Original PromptTitle: Understanding and applying ethics
Suggested Length of Time: 4 days
Standards Addressed
Priority:
• ISTE-DIGITAL CITIZEN.2 Students recognize the rights, responsibilities and
opportunities of living, learning and working in an interconnected digital world,
and they act and model in ways that are safe, legal and ethical.
Supporting:
• ISTE - KNOWLEDGE COLLECTOR.3.D Students build knowledge by actively
exploring real-world issues and problems, developing ideas and theories and
pursuin
This document explores the foundational concepts of law and ethics, highlighting their distinctions and how community values shape the rules guiding societal behavior. It begins by comparing and contrasting law, which consists of written rules enforced by the government with penalties for violations, and ethics, rooted in moral principles and personal convictions. It discusses how both create order and reflect societal values. The document also examines community-specific values through examples like the Pirate Code of Conduct and American Civic Values, prompting personal reflection on ethical rules within various communities. Additionally, it outlines the SPJ Code of Ethics for journalists, emphasizing the importance of honesty and integrity in media practices. The document includes case studies of ethics violations in journalism, inviting readers to analyze and reflect on real-world implications. It concludes with a decision-making framework for ethical publishing, encouraging critical evaluation of content based on newsworthiness, legality, ethics, and publication context.