confucianism

Confucianism

Do not do to others what you do not want

done to yourself.

Confucius

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Riddle Time

You see a boat filled with people, yet there isn’t a single person

on board. How is that possible?

All the people on
the boat are in a

relationship.

#2

You walk into a room that contains a match, a kerosene lamp, a

candle and a fireplace. What would you light first?

The match

Confucius

● Lived from 551–479 BC
● Philosopher
● Politician, held offices such as

Minister of Crime

● Teachings and ideas were written

long after his death in a collection
called the Analects

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image from Wikimedia Commons

Confucianism

To achieve order in society, people
must have:
● Strong ethics and values
● Good examples to follow
● Strong relationships with family,

community, and government

● Education

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image from Wikimedia Commons

Video time or whatever

https://klru.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/confucius-confucianism-story-of-china/confuc
ius-confucianism-story-of-china/

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Fill in the Blanks

What kind of government did Confucius believe would bring peace and order to China?

Open Ended

Was Confucius an influential leader? What is your evidence?

Open Ended

How has Confucius impacted China in his time and throughout history?

Open Ended

Is this video a primary or secondary source? Why?

Scenario 1 “The Chaotic
Classroom”

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You arrive to school one Friday morning to learn that you have a substitute teacher. With
your regular teacher gone, your class has descended into chaos! Many students are talking
out of turn, even shouting. A handful of kids are in the back of the room copying each other’s
math homework. A few kids are throwing a football inside, and the ball has already knocked
over the fishbowl with your class pet, a goldfish named Bubbles. What would convince you
to act in a way that contributed to order, rather than chaos?

a.
You know that if you participate in the “bad” behavior there will be a strict punishment,
such as missing recess or break.

b.
You know that if you participate in the “bad” behavior you will have to call home and
your parents or another family member you care about will be terribly disappointed.

c.
You look around the room and you see other kids making “good” choices and you decide
to follow their lead.