PHILOSOPHY TOOLKIT

PLATO’s Philosophy Toolkit is one of the most extensive collections in the world of resources for philosophy sessions in K-12 classrooms, at home, during community events, and beyond!

There are over 200 lesson plans for leading philosophical discussions with young people of all ages, including activities and exercises, games, and discussion plans for works of children’s literature.

The Toolkit includes lesson plans for philosophical topics in:

  • Art
  • Film
  • History and Social Studies
  • Language Arts and Literature
  • Math and Logic
  • Music
  • Science

Plus additional resources for many other subjects, including ethics, philosophy of science, epistemology, race and gender, philosophy of art, social and political philosophy, philosophy of education, and much more!

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APPLY FOR OUR 2022 TEACHING AND LEARNING SEMINAR!

Held at the AAPT Conference every other year, this seminar aims to develop and improve K-12 philosophy teaching. Deadline for applications is March 25!
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PLATO CONFERENCE IN JUNE

Our biennial conference will be held in Seattle this June on the theme “Ethics in Schools, Communities, and the Public Sphere.” Registration is now open. JOIN US!
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PROGRAMS FOR SCHOOLS

PLATO offers support to schools interested in developing or broadening philosophy programs, including workshops, public lectures, demonstration classes, and ongoing mentoring.
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FUNDING FOR INNOVATIVE PHILOSOPHY PROGRAMS
Since 2016 PLATO has funded a wide range of innovative philosophy programs around the US, including summer camps and institutes, community activities, ethics workshops, curriculum development, outreach programs, philosophy clubs, and many more. Many of the programs funded by PLATO take place in public and other non-traditional settings, and all seek to broaden philosophy’s reach around the United States.
AFFILIATION WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON

Thanks to PLATO’s long-standing relationship with the University of Washington Department of Philosophy, developed by the Center for Philosophy for Children before its merger with PLATO in 2022, we offer:

  • Graduate and undergraduate courses about philosophy with children and youth
  • A graduate fellowship program
  • A Certificate of Mastery for University of Washington graduate students
  • The Washington State High School Ethics Bowl
  • Resources and support for local teachers
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Support our efforts to expand philosophy and ethics programs in classrooms and communities around the country.

Programs Around the United States


High School Ethics Bowls
PLATO Partner Organizations
Other Philosophy Programs

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High School Ethics Bowls
PLATO Partner Organizations
Other Pre-college Philosophy Programs

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