As soon as children are able to speak they often complain, “No Fair.” With that as a point of departure, our African-American blogger covers the topic of Fairness by presenting teen discussion and two documentaries.

The first documentary is about a Teen Court in an Indiana middle school that exemplifies fairness in its every day practice. The second documentary tells the story of Michael Pesci, an 11-year old boy in New Jersey with natural athletic ability, who uses his talent to literally “level the playing field.” He established a charity to help children less privileged because he didn’t feel it was fair that they didn’t have the same opportunities that he has.

In addition there is a Discussion Guide which covers not only the text of the DVD, but also gives the leader before and after viewing the DVD questions, writing assignments, and group activities.

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TOPICS: Character education, Fairness

INCLUDES: DVD, discussion guide

GRADE LEVELS: 4-8/AGES: 10-13

FOR USE WITH: Individuals, small groups, classrooms

AUTHOR: Live Wire Media

RECOMMENDED FOR: Elementary school counselors, elementary school teachers, middle-school counselors, middle-school teachers

DVD, 25 minutes running time, Discussion Guide, 2008