Overview
In the town of Willowbrook, the student council is like a small government. They've been elected to make decisions for the whole school.
The Choice
Should Jenna vote to fix the playground or build the snack bar?
Quick Stats
- Grade Band
- Grades 6-8
- Reading Level
- Level 8.753122382503491
- Word Count
- 307 words
- Published
- Mar 23, 2026
The Dilemma
In the town of Willowbrook, the student council is like a small government. They've been elected to make decisions for the whole school. Recently, the council learned that the playground needs repairs and only has enough funds to either fix the equipment or build a new snack bar that students have been requesting. Jenna, the council president, hears her friend Mark say, "A playground is for everyone to enjoy, but a snack bar would be so cool!" Jenna knows that fixing the playground is safer, but the snack bar is popular with students.
Values in Tension
This dilemma explores the tension between two important values:
Consider how these values might conflict or complement each other in this situation.
Your Options
Vote to repair the playground equipment.
Vote to build a new snack bar.
Questions for Reflection
Take a moment to consider these questions. There are no "right" answers – the goal is to explore different perspectives and develop your own reasoning.
- 1
Why might fixing the playground be important?
- 2
What are the benefits of having a snack bar?
- 3
How do you decide between safety and fun?
- 4
What would be fair for all students?
- 5
How does this decision affect the school community?
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Philosophical Perspective
Insights from John Locke
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