Ethics and Moral Decision Making

Ethics and Moral Decision Making — Classroom Collection

Use film as a safe sandbox for debating right and wrong. Students analyze competing values, apply ethical frameworks, and defend a position with evidence.

Activities include Socratic prompts, quick writes, and structured argument paragraphs with claim–evidence–reasoning.

What you'll find

  • Printable PDF + Google Slides worksheets with short-answer & discussion prompts
  • Answer keys and teacher tips for pacing and differentiation
  • Mix of classic and contemporary films to reach diverse learners
  • CCSS-aligned ELA skills; SEL ties where appropriate

Spotlight Films

  • 12 Angry Men (NR – 1957) — Learners track how evidence, bias, and deliberation shape a verdict; then write about responsibility as a juror and citizen.
  • The Founder (PG-13 – 2016) — Prompts weigh persistence against fairness in business decisions, asking students to evaluate outcomes for stakeholders.
  • The Truman Show (PG – 1998) — Students discuss privacy, consent, and truth-telling in media, crafting policies for ethical storytelling.

Suitable for civics, ELA, and advisory—argument writing, debate, and ethical case studies built in.