The Art of Living
Learning Sequence 4
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Introduction - Rules for Everyone
This week, we’re diving into Immanuel Kant’s philosophy by encouraging your students to think deeply about fairness and community. They’ll explore Kant’s idea of creating Rules for All, where everyone is treated equally, by designing nine fair rules for their school. Encourage your students to consider how rules can bring people together and create a better community for all.
In addition to creating these rules, students will also make a comic strip illustrating Kant’s ideas of fairness in action. The goal is to help them understand the importance of considering others and thinking about how to make their environment a fair and supportive place for everyone. This will inspire them to move beyond individual needs and focus on the well-being of the whole community.
Hello everyone! This week, we’re going to learn about the philosopher Immanuel Kant and his ideas about fairness and rules. Just like we learned from the story of the volcano in Iceland, having fair rules that protect everyone is very important.
Immanuel Kant believed that rules should be fair for everyone, not just for a few people. He called this idea Rules for All, meaning everyone should follow the same rules, and they should help everyone equally.
This week, you’re going to create your own Rules for All. Think of five rules that would make your classroom or community a better place. These rules should be fair for everyone—not just something that helps a few people. For example, instead of “Only my friends get extra playtime,” you could make a rule like “Everyone gets a turn to lead the class game.”
Once you’ve come up with your five rules, you’re going to write a letter to a community leader, like your principal or a local leader. Share your ideas and explain how your rules could make things better for everyone.
Finally, you’ll create a comic strip about Kant’s idea of Rules for All. Imagine Kant teaching his students about fairness, and show it in a fun way. Use Canva to make your comic bright and creative.
This week is all about making fair rules that help everyone, and thinking about how we can make our community better for all. Let’s get started!
Weekly Keywords
In this activity, students will explore key concepts from Immanuel Kant’s teachings on fairness and equality. They will be encouraged to simplify Kant’s ideas into clear, easy-to-understand terms, helping them grasp the essence of Kant’s philosophy.
This exercise aims to enhance students’ critical thinking skills and their ability to communicate complex ideas effectively. By breaking down Kant’s concepts, students will deepen their understanding of fairness and how it applies to everyday life, building a strong foundation for their future learning.
On your task card, you’ll see a list of keywords related to Immanuel Kant and his ideas about finding meaning in nature. Your challenge is to look at each word and explain what it means in the simplest way you can.
This activity will help you understand Immanuel Kant’s teachings better by making them easy to understand. Learning to break down big ideas into simple parts is a skill that will help you in all your future learning and discussions.
Important - Download Your Workbook Template
Over the next ten weeks, students will design a 28-page booklet on “The Art of Living,” using a provided workbook to ensure everything stays organised and properly formatted. It’s crucial that teachers emphasize the importance of keeping content within the safe zone (dotted line) to avoid any issues during printing. This project not only allows students to express creativity but also serves as a structured reflection of their learning journey. The final product will be a meaningful keepsake, potentially ordered as a printed booklet, so attention to detail is vital.
Over the next ten weeks, you will be designing a 32-page booklet on “The Art of Living.” All the designs and information will be gathered by you, but we’ve put together a workbook to help you keep everything organised and in the right order.
Feel free to change the colours and some of the designs to make the booklet unique to you, but be sure to keep all content within the safe zone (the dotted line). This is important because, once your book is uploaded to the Upschool library, you might want to order a printed copy, and we don’t want any important information to be cut off during printing.
You’ll be using this booklet each week, so please make sure to download it today and return to it each week to add new pages. This booklet will be a reflection of your learning journey and a beautiful keepsake of your work on “The Art of Living.”
Quote of the Week -Immanuel Kant
This week, we will draw inspiration from Immanuel Kant and his profound ideas on fairness and community. Students will explore one of Kant’s key quotes, interpreting its meaning from their own perspectives, perhaps through art or a multimedia presentation.
The core of this activity is deep reflection and meaningful conversation. It encourages students to connect with Kant’s wisdom, considering how it can influence their understanding of fairness and how we create rules that benefit everyone.
This approach fosters critical thinking and open discussion, helping students appreciate how powerful ideas can shape their perspectives and actions. It promotes a commitment to fairness, empathy, and curiosity, aligning with Kant’s enduring legacy of ethical exploration.
Each week, we’ll share an inspirational quote from a great philosopher. This week, it’s Immanuel Kant, who taught us about fairness and the importance of creating rules that help everyone.
Write down the quote, print it, or create a drawing inspired by his words. Then, take time to reflect on what the quote means. Think about how it helps us understand fairness and how Kant’s wisdom can make our community and our lives better.
Design Your Information Card - Immanuel Kant
In this activity, students will research the life of Immanuel Kant, focusing on key facts such as when he lived, where he was from, and what he is known for. They will then use AI tools to create an image of Kant, combining their research with creative design.
This task encourages students to understand Kant’s historical context while engaging their creativity to bring his story to life visually, fostering a deeper connection with the material.
In this activity, your task is to do some basic research on the life of Immanuel Kant. Record key facts like when he lived, where he was from, and what he is famous for. Keep the information simple and clear, but make sure to include the most important details.
After gathering the information, find or create an image of Immanuel Kant. Since he lived a long time ago, before cameras existed, you can use your creativity or AI tools to help you design this image.
Design Your Comic Strip - Immanuel Kant
In this activity, students will design a comic strip using Canva, focusing on conveying Immanuel Kant’s message through both visual design and dialogue. The task encourages students to think critically about how speech and context can effectively communicate the concept of fairness and Rules for All.
By choosing the right words and images, students will create a simple yet impactful depiction of Kant’s teachings on fairness and creating rules that benefit everyone. This activity helps them develop skills in storytelling, visual design, and understanding how language and imagery can effectively convey important ideas.
In this activity, your task is to create your own comic strip based on the story of Immanuel Kant that you’ve learned. The goal is to illustrate Kant’s message in a simple but powerful way. You’ll use Canva to design your comic, bringing Kant’s ideas to life through art.
Think about how Kant taught about fairness and creating rules that apply to everyone equally. Try to capture the essence of his message in your comic strip. Use Canva’s tools to choose colours, shapes, and layouts that best convey the story and the idea of fairness for all.
Create 9 Inclusive Rules for Your School
This week, students will create nine new rules for their school, inspired by Immanuel Kant’s idea of Rules for All. The focus is on empathy, understanding, and compassion—students will design fair rules that make everyone feel included and respected. They will write and illustrate their rules, thinking about how they can make school life better for all. This activity encourages creativity, critical thinking, and promotes a caring community through meaningful discussions about fairness and empathy.
This week, your task is to create nine new rules for your school that will benefit everyone—just like Immanuel Kant’s idea of Rules for All. Your goal is to design rules that are fair and help make school life better for everyone in your community.
Start by thinking about what makes a good rule. A good rule is one that helps everyone, not just a few people. For example, instead of making a rule like “Only my friends get extra playtime,” think of a rule like “Everyone gets an equal chance to choose an activity.” Your rules should be fair, easy to follow, and make everyone feel included and respected.
Write down your nine rules and illustrate them. Use pictures to show how your new rules will make school a better place for everyone. Be as creative as you can, using both words and drawings to bring your ideas to life. Your goal is to create rules that everyone can understand and see as valuable for the whole school community.
Once you’ve finished, you’ll share your nine rules with the class. This way, we can all learn from each other and think about how we can make our school community fairer and more enjoyable—just like Kant’s students did when they created their own Rules for All.
What if Wheel of Possibilities - Our Weekly Discussion
Spin the wheel and let it come to a stop. When the wheel lands, ask yourself the question it points to and discuss it with the people around you.
When we think about big questions like these, we gain a deeper understanding of the world and can appreciate how fortunate we are to live in it today.
You only need to spin the wheel once. If you land on a question you’ve already discussed, simply spin again until you’ve explored all 7 questions.
Poetry In Action - Cinquain
This week, students will explore the structure and creativity of cinquain poetry. A cinquain is a five-line poem that encourages students to describe a subject using concise and meaningful language.
The activity helps students thoughtfully choose words to express actions, feelings, and ideas. By writing their own cinquain and adding an illustration, students will build both their creative writing and artistic skills. Sharing their poems promotes class engagement and builds confidence in expressing personal creativity.
This week, we’re going to explore the structure and beauty of a cinquain! A cinquain is a five-line poem that helps you describe a topic in a creative way.
What is a Cinquain? A cinquain has five lines, each with a specific purpose:
1. The first line is one word that is the title or subject.
2. The second line has two words that describe the subject.
3. The third line has three words that show action related to the subject.
4. The fourth line has four words that express a feeling about the subject.
5. The fifth line is one word that refers back to the subject.
Take a look at the example on the opposite page. Then, using your creativity, try to write your own cinquain. Make sure to think carefully about each word you use! Add a drawing to go along with your poem, and share it with your class or display it at home for everyone to enjoy.
Quiz and Your Certificate
Students will take a weekly quiz on a philosopher’s life, focusing on Immanuel Kant this week. After rewatching the video, they’ll answer ten questions to reinforce their understanding. Scoring 80% or higher earns them a certificate. With 8 certificates to collect, this activity encourages ongoing engagement, motivates learning, and provides a tangible reward for their efforts while deepening their understanding of Kant's ideas about fairness and community.
Each week, you'll be invited to take a quiz focused on the life of a philosopher. This week, it's all about Aristotle. After rewatching the video, your task is to correctly answer ten questions about his life and teachings. Achieving a score of 80% or more will earn you a certificate, which will be sent directly to your email.
There are 8 certificates in total for you to collect. Best of luck!
