Welcome to another Abiator P4K (Philosophy 4 Kids) Resource. This Discussion Plan outline is intended for use by teachers in the classroom, and assumes some understanding of how to run an effective Community of Inquiry with children.This resource is free to download and use provided all tags and credits are retained. Enjoy. 
 What does BEING AFRAID mean?
 > Get class to quickly pair up and have them address the above question for about 1 minute.
> As a whole class, allow children to respond. Record some key ideas on a large sheet of paper.
What does BEING BRAVE mean?
> Put the class into Think Tanks (small groups of 4 or 5) and have them address the above question.
> Bring all groups back together as a whole class, and have one person report back on their group's answers. Record some key ideas on a large sheet of paper. Go around all the groups before allowing everyone to comment further.
OR... Simply repeat process used to discuss being afraid
Let's return to the question: What does BEING AFRAID mean?
 What kind of things are you afraid of - and are there good reasons to be afraid of it?
Are we afraid because of how things look? (Examples?)
Can we be afraid of something beautiful? (Examples?)
Are we afraid because we could be hurt? (Examples?)
Can we be afraid of something which can't hurt us? (Examples?)
What would be a good reason for being afraid of something? (Examples?)
What would be a bad reason for being afraid of something? (Examples?)
Is it possible to be afraid of everything?
Is it possible to be afraid of nothing? Would you want to be? Why?
Is it possible to stop being afraid of something? (Examples?)
Let's return to the question: What does BEING BRAVE mean?
Is it possible to be brave and afraid at the same time? (Examples?)
Is it possible to be brave and stupid or foolish at the same time? (Examples?)
Do you have to be in a dangerous situation to be brave?
Can someone be brave in a situation that is not dangerous? (Examples?)
If I were afraid of heights, would I be considered brave if I climbed onto the roof of this building?
Can you be brave without knowing it?
When were you most brave?
What is a coward?
Is it wrong to be a coward?
Can you think of a situation where being a coward would be the best way to behave? (Examples)
Plenary Activities
Write or draw or comment about a time in your life when you were brave.
Write or draw or comment about a time in your life when you were very afraid.
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