Larry David and the Glasses
Designed by Steven Campbell-Harris
Starter Activity
Play the following clip (https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=T2yCmW0ARs0) up to 2:16 into the video. Stop the clip and ask the Task Question: should Larry pay for the glasses?
Task questions:
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Who is responsible for the glasses?
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Whose fault is it that the glasses are broken?
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Is replacing the glasses the same as paying for the glasses?
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If they were good friends, should Larry pay?
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If they were complete strangers, should Larry pay?
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If Larry initiated the hug, should he pay?
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If the glasses were cheaper, should Larry pay?
Finishing activity:
To end the session, show the rest of the clip and repeat the TQ in the past tense; should Larry have paid?
Ages: Ages 16-18 (KS5), Ages 14-16 (KS4), Ages 11-14 (KS3)
Subjects: Ethics
Themes: Responsibility, Obligations, Fairness