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2.1 Introduction To BQ2 Lesson Plan

This lesson introduces the big question (BQ) of what is the purpose of knowledge, and how we can assess its value. Students will explore this question through various class activities and discussions. They will discuss in groups what knowledge is used for in different areas of knowledge (AOKs) and society. The lesson concludes by having students write a 100-150 word TOK essay-style introduction to the big question.

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2.1 Introduction To BQ2 Lesson Plan

This lesson introduces the big question (BQ) of what is the purpose of knowledge, and how we can assess its value. Students will explore this question through various class activities and discussions. They will discuss in groups what knowledge is used for in different areas of knowledge (AOKs) and society. The lesson concludes by having students write a 100-150 word TOK essay-style introduction to the big question.

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Lesson 2.

1 Introduction to BQ 2

1. BQ 3. Activities & assessment 4. Lesson notes

What is the purpose of 1. Starter Write/pair/share What is knowledge 1. Starter question can lead on to discussion of what we use
for? Is some knowledge more valuable than other knowledge for, and how we value it - such as professions that are
knowledge, and how can
knowledge, and what makes it different? well paid (or not).
we assess its value?
2. Discussion Table groups What does society 2. Class to watch video of Damon Horowitzs TED talk on We
2. Lesson objective do with the data and information it collects? Why need a moral operating system from 55 seconds - 5.00 minutes.
does he say that its terrifying the way we Horowitz argues that we use data and information primarily to
I can write a TOK essay- approach knowledge? - do you agree? control peoples behaviour and make money. Yet we dont use it
style introduction that to deepen our ethical knowledge. He says its horrifying that we
explains how we will 3. Design task Table groups What is the purpose can say whether we prefer an iPhone to an Android phone, yet
explore the big question of knowledge within your AOK? What makes we dont know anything about Kant or Mill, and the approaches
knowledge in your AOK valuable? Gallery walk - they had to ethics. Extend this to a bigger discussion about
how does your WOK/AOK compare to others? knowledge - do we use it properly?

4. Exit Write/submit TOK essay-style introduction 3. Assign different AOKs to tables. Suggest anything except
to the Big Question natural sciences and indigenous knowledge. Each table to
discuss and write down what the purpose of knowledge is within
their AOK. Answers presented on big paper. Gallery walk
afterwards; groups should jot down contrasts between their AOK
and 2 others on their own display.

4. Students have 60 seconds to remember the outline of the BQ


in slide 5. They may write down 4 words to remind themselves.
Students to write a 100-150 word introduction to the big
knowledge question, as they would for an essay - slide 6 shows
the elements they should include.

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