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PLATO
Philosophy Learning and Teaching Organization
Empowering young people through philosophy
Innovative programs for educators, students and parents
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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PROGRAMS FOR SCHOOLS
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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