1. What does it mean to be human? Theme 1

2. Today’s Objectives Define what it means to be human. What are some defining characteristics that that make us human?

3. What makes a human being “human”? Discussion:

4. Key Concepts: To be human is to be a person, to live in relationships, and to be essentially good. The way humans construct a culture depends on the sort of home or world they feel suits them best. Humans are the only species that does not fit automatically in nature: they have to create a culture. This culture has to provide what is best for the birth, growth and fulfillment of the human creature.

7. Group Work 1. Your group will receive an envelope that contains statements about the nature of a human being. 2. Deliberate: Which trait is a better trait to have as humans. 3. Suggest a person or persons who are a good example of the trait. 4. Present your arguments to the class.

8. Human Trait Person who is a good example of this trait 1. rational/irrational 2. good/bad 3. free/enslaved 4. active/passive 5. moral/immoral 6. created/generated 7. selfish/altruistic 8. innovative/imitative 9. greedy/generous 10. intelligent/ignorant 11. individual/relational 12. wise/foolish 13. violent/peaceful 14. sensitive/unfeeling 15. proactive/reactive

9. Lost Generation

10. Discussion What influences us in our views about what it means to be human?

11. Page 6 What does it mean to be human?

12. Declaration of Humanhood - Michelle Bouchard I hereby declare that I am human. I am human in my joy and laughter, and I am human in my pain and tears. I am human in my need to love and help others, and in my need to be loved and helped by others. I am human in my dreams and accomplishments, but most of all I am human in my flaws and mistakes.

13. Declaration of Humanhood Being human, I am entitled to the following rights: 1.I have the right to be imperfect. 2.I have the right to make many (sometimes huge) mistakes. 3.I have the right to learn from my mistakes and then move on with my life. 4.I have the right to forgive myself. 5.I have the right to feel what I feel. 6.I have the right to laugh until it hurts, and cry until it stops hurting. 7.I have the right to live my life as I choose. 8.I have the right to happiness. 9.I have the right to my own beliefs. 10.I have the right to true friends and true love. 11.I have the right to be loved by others. 12.I have the right to be loved by me.

14. Declaration of Humanhood What 5 statements can you add to the list of human rights that you feel are important?

15. Journal #1 Write a full 1 page reflection on these 2 questions. What is the best part about being Human? What is the worst part about being Human?