Overview
Lila and her classmates are choosing activities for Fun Friday. The teacher suggests either an outdoor game or an art project.
The Choice
Should Lila suggest splitting into two groups?
Quick Stats
- Grade Band
- Grades 3-5
- Reading Level
- Level 7.003248207885306
- Word Count
- 279 words
- Published
- Mar 23, 2026
The Dilemma
Lila and her classmates are choosing activities for Fun Friday. The teacher suggests either an outdoor game or an art project. Some students really love playing outside, while others prefer creating art. "I wish we could do both," says Lila. The teacher asks the class to vote. Lila notices the art-loving group is much smaller and wonders if it's fair for them to always miss out. Lila could suggest splitting the class into two groups, each doing what they love, but this means they'll spend Fun Friday apart.
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
Suggest splitting the class into two groups.
Go with the majority vote for the activity.
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 splitting the class be a good idea?
- 2
How might the outdoor group feel about splitting?
- 3
How does voting help make decisions?
- 4
What could be a downside of always voting?
- 5
How important is it for everyone to feel included?
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Philosophical Perspective
Insights from Mary Wollstonecraft
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