John Locke on Should Ava choose to include the unfamiliar culture?

By John LockeCharacter Development2 min readGrade 7.8
Classroom
Intermediate

Overview

Ava and her classmates are working on a group project about different cultures. One day, Sam insists on including a culture Ava doesn't know much about and she feels uncertain about it.

The Choice

Should Ava choose to include the unfamiliar culture?

Quick Stats

Grade Band
Grades 3-5
Reading Level
Level 7.7804432624113495
Word Count
282 words
Published
Mar 23, 2026

The Dilemma

Ava and her classmates are working on a group project about different cultures. One day, Sam insists on including a culture Ava doesn't know much about and she feels uncertain about it. "But I don't understand it, so it might not fit," Ava says. Sam replies, "Learning about it could be really interesting!" Ava wonders if they should include it or stick to cultures they're more familiar with.

Values in Tension

This dilemma explores the tension between two important values:

Respect
vs
Integrity

Consider how these values might conflict or complement each other in this situation.

Your Options

A

Include the unfamiliar culture in the project.

B

Stick to cultures they already know well.

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. 1

    Why might Ava feel unsure about the unfamiliar culture?

  2. 2

    How could learning about something unfamiliar be beneficial?

  3. 3

    What might be the consequence of leaving the culture out?

  4. 4

    How can the group ensure every culture is respected?

  5. 5

    Why is it important to consider different perspectives?

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Philosophical Perspective

Insights from John Locke

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