Personal & social development // Responsible Decision-Making

Ethics in Real-World Issues

Evaluate the ethical dimensions of real-world issues they encounter — such as environmental responsibility, fairness in sport, digital ethics, or social justice — considering multiple perspectives and forming a reasoned personal position

Ages
9 to 11
Type
Thinking skill
Builds on
5 topics
Leads to
1 topic
Standards
2 codes

Quick check

Can the learner discuss a real issue — like whether it's fair that some children have more than others, or whether animals should be kept in zoos — considering different viewpoints and explaining their own position thoughtfully?

Ask this to see whether the topic is secure.

Topic // Mastery

What mastery looks like

What a learner can do once this topic is secure.
  • Identify an ethical issue and describe at least two different perspectives on it
  • Explain which perspective they agree with most and give reasons for their position
  • Acknowledge that the other perspective has some validity even if they disagree

Topic // Map

Where this fits

What to learn first and what this topic opens up, with the reason for each link. Required links come first.
  • RequiredMust come first
  • HelpfulHelps, but not essential

Before this

5 topics
  • Difficult Ethical ChoicesRequired

    Responsible Decision-Making // Ages 9 to 11

    Ethical evaluation builds on recognising ethical grey areas

  • Identifying Reasons Behind a Speaker's PointsHelpful

    English // Speaking & Listening // Ages 9 to 10

    Ethical evaluation benefits from evaluating reasoning and evidence in speech

  • Questioning First ImpressionsHelpful

    Self-Awareness // Ages 9 to 10

    Evaluating ethical dimensions of real-world issues and forming reasoned positions requires the habit of questioning your own assumptions before accepting your first instinct

  • Questioning Your Own BiasesHelpful

    Empathy & Social Awareness // Ages 9 to 11

    Evaluating ethical issues benefits from examining own biases

  • Community Rights and ResponsibilitiesHelpful

    Responsible Decision-Making // Ages 9 to 11

    Ethical evaluation benefits from understanding rights/responsibilities

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Ethics in Real-World Issues

Ages 9 to 11 // Thinking skill

Leads to

1 topic

Topic // Standards

Curriculum standards

Codes for the curriculum statements this topic maps to. Each publisher owns its standard text.
IB PYP Personal, Social and Physical Education (PSPE) Scope and Sequence
PSPE.INT.P4.CU.4PSPE.INT.P4.LO.5

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