{"id":19369,"date":"2023-04-22T04:36:27","date_gmt":"2023-04-22T11:36:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.plato-philosophy.org\/?page_id=19369"},"modified":"2026-04-13T09:47:34","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T16:47:34","slug":"middle-school-students","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/plato-philosophy.org\/middle-school-students\/","title":{"rendered":"Middle School Students"},"content":{"rendered":"<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\n\t#programs {\n\t\tpadding: 0px 0 50px;\n\t\twidth: 1600px;\n\t\tmax-width: 100%;\n\t\tmargin: 0 auto;\n\t}\n\t.program-filter-bar {\n\t\tdisplay: flex;\n\t\tjustify-content: center;\n\t\talign-items: center;\n\t\tmargin: 40px auto 50px;\n\t\tpadding-bottom: 20px;\n\t\tborder-bottom: 5px solid var(--deep-sea);\n\t\twidth: 100%;\n\t\tflex-wrap: wrap;\n\t}\n\t.program-filter-bar button {\n\t\tpadding: 10px 20px;\n\t\tmargin: 5px;\t\n\t\tfont-size:16px;\n\t}\n\t.program-filter-bar .program-filter.selected button {\n\t\tbackground: var(--deep-sea);\n\t\tcolor: white;\t\n\t}\n\t.program-flex {\n\t\tdisplay: flex;\n\t\talign-items: flex-start;\t\n\t}\n\t.program {\n\t\twidth: 100%;\t\n\t}\n\t.program-main {\n\t\twidth: 70%;\t\n\t}\n\tbutton.qgiv-load-modal {\n\t\twidth: 100% !important;\n\t\tmargin-top: 0 !important;\t\n\t}\n\t.program-sidebar {\n\t\twidth: 25%;\n\t\tmargin-left: auto;\t\n\t\tpadding: 30px 30px 0;\n\t\tbackground: var(--deep-sea);\n\t\tcolor: white;\n\t\tborder: 3px solid var(--steel-blue);\n\t\tborder-radius: 25px; 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}\ninput::placeholder, textarea::placeholder { font-size: 18px; color: var(--deep-sea) !important; opacity: .6;}\n\t@media screen and (max-width: 1200px) {\n\t\t.program-flex { display: block; }\n\t\t.program-main { width: 100%; }\n\t\t.program-sidebar { width: 100%; margin-top: 30px; }\n\t\t.program-title h4, .program-main-title h4 { font-size: 26px; text-align: center;\t}\n\t}\n\t@media screen and (max-width: 768px) {\n\t\t.image-flex {\n\t\t\tdisplay:block;\t\t\n\t\t}\t\n\t\t.image-flex .program-image {\n\t\t\tmargin: 10px 0;\n\t\t\twidth: 100%;\t\t\n\t\t}\n\t}\n<\/style>\n<section id=\"programs\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"program-filter-bar\"><div class=\"program-filter selected\" data-key=\"0\" data-program=\"online-philosophy-classes\"><button>Online Philosophy Classes<\/button><\/div><div class=\"program-filter \" data-key=\"1\" data-program=\"national-middle-school-programs\"><button>National Middle School Programs<\/button><\/div><div class=\"program-filter \" data-key=\"2\" data-program=\"books-and-other-resources-for-students\"><button>Books and Other Resources for Students<\/button><\/div><\/div>\t\t<div class=\"program-flex\"><div class=\"program \" data-key=\"0\" data-program=\"online-philosophy-classes\"><div class=\"program-title\"><h4>Online Philosophy Classes<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"image-flex\"><div class=\"program-image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/plato-philosophy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/pexels-julia-m-cameron-4145153.jpg); background-size: cover; background-position: center center; background-repeat:no-repeat;\"><\/div><div class=\"program-image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/plato-philosophy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/pexels-katerina-holmes-5905969-2.jpg); background-size: cover; background-position: center center; background-repeat:no-repeat;\"><\/div><div class=\"program-image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/plato-philosophy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/pexels-julia-m-cameron-4144222.jpg); background-size: cover; background-position: center center; background-repeat:no-repeat;\"><\/div><div class=\"program-image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/plato-philosophy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/pexels-katerina-holmes-5905861.jpg); background-size: cover; background-position: center center; background-repeat:no-repeat;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"responsive-tabs\">\n<h2 class=\"tabtitle\">General Information<\/h2>\n<div class=\"tabcontent\">\n<p>PLATO is offering online philosophy classes for middle school students (ages 11-14) each quarter in the 2025-26 school year.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"western\"><strong>Fall 2025<\/strong>: Philosophy of Film<br \/><strong>Winter 2026:<\/strong> Philosophy and Role-Playing Games <br \/><strong>Spring 2026:<\/strong> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Philosophy with Ethics Bowl Cases<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\">Each class will meet weekly for six weeks on Zoom. We welcome students from around the world.<\/p>\n<p class=\"western\">At the end of the class, students who have completed the class will be provided with Certificates of Achievement.<\/p>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"tabtitle\">Class Descriptions<\/h2>\n<div class=\"tabcontent\">\n<p class=\"western\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Fall 2025: Philosophy of Film<br \/><\/strong>Tuesdays &ndash; October 7, 14, 21, 28, and November 4 and 11<br \/>4-5:15 pm Pacific Time<\/p>\n<p>What do films do, and how? In this class, we&#8217;ll explore the differences between film and other media (including television series, commercials, and video games), and ask how the different elements of a film &#8211; genre, set design, animation vs. live action, etc. &#8211; help filmmakers convey their messages. We&#8217;ll also watch a couple of short (&lt;10 min.) films together and discuss the philosophical questions and ideas that they raise.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Instructor: <\/strong><span style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; color: initial;\"><strong>Erica Bigelow<\/strong> is a Ph.D. candidate&nbsp;at the University of Washington. She has facilitated classes with students ranging from elementary school to&nbsp;college&nbsp;ages.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><strong>Winter 2026: Philosophy and Role-Playing Games<br \/><\/strong>Tuesdays &ndash; January 20 and 27, February 3, 10, 24, and March 3 (no class February 17)<br \/>4-5:15 pm Pacific Time<strong><br \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What can games teach us about real life? What is the difference between the roles we play in life and the characters we play in games? In this class we will learn about role playing games and explore what they can teach us about right and wrong as well as our own sense of self.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Instructor: JC Wright<\/strong>&nbsp;is a teacher at Qualia: The School for Deeper Learning in Calabasas, CA where he teaches Philosophy, Jazz Improvisation, and Game Design to students from 4th-12th grade. In both his daily practice and in numerous speaking opportunities across the world, JC defends that the creative arts and Game Based Learning are two of the best methods for teaching Social Emotional Intelligence, nurturing a student&rsquo;s sense of empathy, and appreciating the practical significance of deep philosophical concepts which may otherwise appear esoteric. When he isn&rsquo;t teaching, JC is the music director for GOOF, a Los Angeles music collective that live scores variety shows that include puppet, clown, and mime performances.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><strong>Spring 2026: Philosophy with Ethics Bowl Cases<\/strong><br \/>Tuesdays &ndash; April 14, 21, 28 and May 5, 12, and 19<br \/>All classes 4-5:15pm Pacific Time<\/p>\n<p>How should we live? What is the right thing to do? In this class, we will use ethics bowl cases to practice thinking through ethical dilemmas together. These cases raise philosophical questions about a wide range of topics, including friendship, politics, technology, education, animals, and more!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Instructor: Melissa Diamond<\/strong> is a Ph.D. student at the University of Washington studying philosophy of education. She served as a Graduate Fellow with PLATO from 2021-2023, and leads 4th and 5th grade philosophy classes in a Seattle public school through the Philosophers in Schools program.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"tabtitle\">Class Structure<\/h2>\n<div class=\"tabcontent\">\n<p class=\"western\">These classes will be interactive and collaborative, requiring attention and participation of all students. Students should have their cameras on during class, as visual presence both enhances a sense of community and increases accessibility for all participants.<\/p>\n<p class=\"western\">Barring unforeseen circumstances and illness, we expect students to attend all six sessions in a series. Consistent attendance is important for building community and deepening our discussions over the weeks we meet.<\/p>\n<p class=\"western\">Philosophical conversations involve topics about which reasonable people can disagree. All participants are expected to arrive prepared to listen carefully, thoughtfully engage with others&rsquo; ideas, and bravely share their own thoughts.<\/p>\n<p class=\"western\">Session facilitators will ensure we maintain a respectful and intellectually safe community of inquiry. Students will experience the joys of thinking together about the ethical and other philosophical questions on our minds.<\/p>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"tabtitle\">Registration and Payment<\/h2>\n<div class=\"tabcontent\">\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The cost for a six-week class is $100 for non-members, or $75 for PLATO members (become a member <a href=\"https:\/\/www.plato-philosophy.org\/individual-donate\/\">here<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Please use the form to the right (or below on mobile) to register for the fall, winter, and\/or spring classes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Please register and make payment by&nbsp;the following deadlines:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fall Class: Registration is now closed<br \/><\/strong><strong>Winter Class: Registration is now closed<br \/><\/strong><strong>Spring Class:<\/strong> <strong>Registration is now closed<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>PLEASE NOTE: Registration is not complete until payment is made. <em>No refunds will be given after the registration deadline.<br \/><\/em><\/strong><strong><br \/>PLATO offers generous financial assistance for students. If you require a full or partial scholarship,<\/strong><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>please send an email to&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:info@plato-philosophy.org\">info@plato-philosophy.org<\/a> <strong>before you register <\/strong>and indicate your reason(s) for the request and the extent of financial assistance you need.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Questions? Email&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:info@plato-philosophy.org\">info@plato-philosophy.org<\/a>.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"program hide\" data-key=\"1\" data-program=\"national-middle-school-programs\"><div class=\"program-title\"><h4>National Middle School Programs<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"image-flex\"><div class=\"program-image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/plato-philosophy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/pexels-artem-podrez-4492126.jpg); background-size: cover; background-position: center center; background-repeat:no-repeat;\"><\/div><div class=\"program-image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/plato-philosophy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/pexels-andrea-piacquadio-3807752.jpg); background-size: cover; background-position: center center; background-repeat:no-repeat;\"><\/div><div class=\"program-image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/plato-philosophy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/pexels-katerina-holmes-5905479-1.jpg); background-size: cover; background-position: center center; background-repeat:no-repeat;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"responsive-tabs\">\n<h2 class=\"tabtitle\">General<\/h2>\n<div class=\"tabcontent\">\n<div>\n<p>PLATO is committed to fostering the growth of philosophy in middle schools around the US, including supporting:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Middle school philosophy teachers interested in visiting other classrooms to lead philosophy sessions<br \/><br \/><\/li>\n<li>Middle school Philosophy Clubs, in-person or virtual, including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.plato-philosophy.org\/philosophy-clubs\/\">stipends<\/a> for Philosophy Clubs<br \/><br \/><\/li>\n<li>Annual Philosophy Days<br \/><br \/><\/li>\n<li>Virtual speakers for middle school classes on philosophy topics that align with classroom units<br \/><br \/><\/li>\n<li>Virtual speakers for philosophy clubs<br \/><br \/><\/li>\n<li>And other initiatives designed to bring more philosophy and ethics programs into middle schools.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Philosopher-in-Residence Program<br \/><\/strong>PLATO&rsquo;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.plato-philosophy.org\/philosopher-in-residence-program\/\">Philosopher-in-Residence Program<\/a> brings trained instructors in philosophy and ethics into K-12 schools and community organizations to inspire high-quality, civil discussions about life&rsquo;s larger questions. There is no charge for this program to public schools or nonprofit organizations.<br \/>If you are interested in bringing the Philosopher-in-Residence Program to your school or district, please contact us at <a href=\"mailto:info@plato-philosophy.org\"><span class=\"s5\">info@plato-philosophy.org<\/span><\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Middle School Ethics Bowl&nbsp;<br \/><\/strong>For information on the Middle School Ethics Bowl, see the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.plato-philosophy.org\/ethics-bowl\/?program=Middle-School-Ethics-Bowl\">bowl webpage<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"tabtitle\">Ethics Case Writing Project<\/h2>\n<div class=\"tabcontent\">\n<div>\n<p>PLATO&rsquo;s online, open-access <a href=\"https:\/\/www.plato-philosophy.org\/ethics-case-library\/\">Ethics Case Library<\/a> contains case studies written by middle school and high school students. The cases, about ethical dilemmas relevant to young students, can be used in classrooms and other ethics forms.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Any middle school student from the US and around the world can help build the library by submitting a case.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Accepted cases are published on PLATO&rsquo;s website, with credit to the writers. Writers of accepted cases will also receive a one-year PLATO membership.<\/p>\n<p>All published cases become the property of PLATO.<\/p>\n<p>For more information, see the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.plato-philosophy.org\/ethics-case-writing-project\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Case Writing Project Page<\/a>.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"program hide\" data-key=\"2\" data-program=\"books-and-other-resources-for-students\"><div class=\"program-title\"><h4>Books and Other Resources for Students<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"responsive-tabs\">\n<h2 class=\"tabtitle\">Books<\/h2>\n<div class=\"tabcontent\">\n<p><b>Below are some book, play, and short story recommendations for middle school students interested in philosophy.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tuck Everlasting<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, by Natalie Babbitt<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&ldquo;The Pedestrian,&rdquo; Ray Bradbury<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&ldquo;All Summer in a Day,&rdquo; by Ray Bradbury<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&ldquo;The Veldt,&rdquo; by Ray Bradbury<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&ldquo;Sound of Thunder,&rdquo; Ray Bradbury<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Benefits of Being an Octopus<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Ann Braden<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Quiltmaker&#8217;s Gift<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, by Jeff Brumbeau&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Felix Yz<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Lisa Bunker<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&ldquo;Lamb to the Slaughter,&rdquo; by Roald Dahl<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&ldquo;Ruthless,&rdquo; by William De Mille<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&ldquo;Factory Air,&rdquo; by Omar El Akkad<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Man&rsquo;s Search for Meaning YA Edition<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Viktor Frankl<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sophie&rsquo;s World<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Jostein Gaarder<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Iliad: A Graphic Novel<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, by Gareth Hinds<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&ldquo;Thank You, Ma&#8217;am,&rdquo; by Langston Hughes<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&ldquo;The Lottery,&rdquo; by Shirley Jackson<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Restart<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, by Gordon Kormon<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The March Book Trilogy <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Book 3), by John Lewis and Andrew Aydin<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A Wrinkle in Time<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Madeleine L&rsquo;Engle<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&ldquo;The Crucible,&rdquo; by Arthur Miller <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Standing Up to Mr. O.<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Claudia Mills<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Into the Uncut Grass<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, by Trevor Noah<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Animal Farm<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by George Orwell<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wonder<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, R.J. Palacio<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Harry Potter and the Sorcerer&rsquo;s Stone<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Chapter 12), J.K. Rowling<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Butter Battle Book<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, by Dr. Seuss (can be used to introduce&nbsp;<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Animal Farm<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A Wish in the Dark<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Christina Soontornvat<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Real Thief<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, William Steig<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&ldquo;The Lady or the Tiger?&rdquo; by Frank R. Stockton<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Twelve Angry Men<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by Reginald Stone<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&ldquo;Harrison Bergeron,&rdquo; by Kurt Vonnegut<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Charlotte&rsquo;s Web<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, E.B. White<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&ldquo;The Cartographer Wasps and Anarchist Bees,&rdquo; E. 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