While pre-printed decks exist, the Viva Project thrives on customization. Teachers have found success turning their students into the characters. Here is a template for creating custom cards that resonate with your specific cohort.
Best for: Ethics & Literature classes Pull two conflicting character cards (e.g., "Honest Abe" and "Creative Chloe"). Present a dilemma: "A student sees a friend cheating on a test. Honest Abe wants to report it. Creative Chloe wants to rewrite the rules. What do they compromise on?" Students learn that there is rarely a single "right" answer; virtue ethics are complex.
Installing new characters is a straightforward process of placing files in the correct game directories:
Best for: Middle school & High school Lay out 10 character cards face up. Tell the class: "You are stranded on a desert island. A rescue boat arrives, but it only has 5 seats. You must vote to save 5 characters and leave 5 behind. You must defend your choice based on the characters' core traits." This forces students to debate the hierarchy of values (e.g., Is intelligence more valuable than kindness in a survival situation?).
While pre-printed decks exist, the Viva Project thrives on customization. Teachers have found success turning their students into the characters. Here is a template for creating custom cards that resonate with your specific cohort.
Best for: Ethics & Literature classes Pull two conflicting character cards (e.g., "Honest Abe" and "Creative Chloe"). Present a dilemma: "A student sees a friend cheating on a test. Honest Abe wants to report it. Creative Chloe wants to rewrite the rules. What do they compromise on?" Students learn that there is rarely a single "right" answer; virtue ethics are complex. Viva Project Character Cards
Installing new characters is a straightforward process of placing files in the correct game directories: While pre-printed decks exist, the Viva Project thrives
Best for: Middle school & High school Lay out 10 character cards face up. Tell the class: "You are stranded on a desert island. A rescue boat arrives, but it only has 5 seats. You must vote to save 5 characters and leave 5 behind. You must defend your choice based on the characters' core traits." This forces students to debate the hierarchy of values (e.g., Is intelligence more valuable than kindness in a survival situation?). Best for: Ethics & Literature classes Pull two