Why explore power and leadership with children?
Children meet power every day: in games, classrooms, families and the news. Thinking about who should lead and how power should be used helps them become thoughtful team members and citizens.
The activities move from forest animals choosing a leader and a class vote to leadership qualities, Plato’s Ring of Gyges and the ship of state.
Free activities to download
Ready-to-run EduTrend Contents philosophy enquiry workshops for primary, middle and high school. Each free download includes a step-by-step session plan, facilitator notes, three student worksheets and an assessment checklist. Full 20-week programmes are available in EduStore.
Who Should Be the Leader?
Primary · Ages 5–7
Foundation · 30 min
Young children help forest animals choose a leader and enquire into what makes a good leader.
Is Voting Always Fair?
Primary · Ages 8–11
Developing · 45 min
Pupils hold a class vote on an invented trip and enquire into whether majority rule is always fair.
What Makes a Good Leader?
Middle School · Ages 11–13
Intermediate · 50 min
Students rank leadership qualities and enquire into whether good leaders are born or made.
The Ring of Invisibility
Middle School · Ages 12–14
Intermediate · 50 min
Students consider Plato’s Ring of Gyges story and enquire into whether people are only good because they might be caught.
Who Should Rule?
High School · Ages 15–18
Advanced · 60 min
Students compare Plato’s criticism of democracy with arguments for rule by many, and enquire into who should rule.
Liked the free activities? Go further with a 20-week programme.
Each free activity comes from a full EduTrend Contents programme: a Family Guide or Teacher's Guide with one-page session plans for 20 weeks, plus an Assessment Toolkit with rubrics, trackers and certificates. Choose the one for your child's age or your class below. Instant PDF download after checkout.
P4C-551 · 20 WEEKS · $29
Leaders and Choices at Home
Family · Ages 5–11 with a grown-up
Talking about leaders and decisions at home.
P4C-552 · 20 WEEKS · $39
Power and Leadership Enquiries
Primary · Ages 5–11
Class enquiries on leaders and voting.
P4C-553 · 20 WEEKS · $39
Leadership Philosophy Lab
Middle school · Ages 11–14
Power, temptation and who should rule.
P4C-554 · 20 WEEKS · $45
Leadership Enquiry Leaders
High school · Ages 14–18
Lead leadership enquiries for younger children.
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Power and Leadership
Explore power and leadership with five free printable philosophy activities, from forest animals choosing a leader and a class vote to leadership qualities, the Ring of Gyges and Plato’s ship of state. For longer learning, choose a 20-week programme for families, primary, middle or high school.
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