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Fairness and Justice Exploration

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Fairness and Justice Exploration

Justice scales illustration

🤔 Part 1: Think-Pair-Share & Sorting Activity

1. What does "fairness" mean to you? Write your definition below:
2. What does "justice" mean to you? Write your definition below:
3. Read each scenario below. Tick whether it shows fairness, justice, or both:

a) A teacher gives everyone the same amount of time to complete a test

Fairness

Justice

Both

b) A court sentences someone who committed a crime to community service

Fairness

Justice

Both

c) A school provides extra support for students with learning difficulties

Fairness

Justice

Both

4. Which is more important in society - treating everyone the same (equality) or giving people what they need (equity)?

Equality - everyone gets the same treatment

Equity - everyone gets what they need

Both are equally important

📊 Part 2: Venn Diagram & Critical Thinking

5. In the space below, draw a Venn diagram comparing fairness and justice. Write examples in each section:
6. Can something be fair but not just? Explain your answer with an example:
7. Think about Australian society. Give one example of how our laws promote justice:

✍️ Part 3: Reflection

8. Describe a time when you observed fairness or justice in action at school, home, or in your community. What happened and why was it fair or just?
9. If you could change one thing to make your school more fair and just, what would it be and why?

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