Discussion Starters:
Real-World Connections

Global Issues & CAS Service

• Climate Action: “How can a CAS project on sustainability (tree planting, recycling campaigns) connect to current global discussions on climate change?”

• Migration & Refugees: “If you were to design a CAS service project for displaced communities, what ethical challenges would you face?”

• Public Health: “What responsibilities do young people have in promoting wellness in their communities in light of current health crises?”

Knowledge & TOK Inquiry

• Media & Truth: “To what extent does the rise of AI-generated content challenge our ability to know what is ‘true’ in the news?”

• Cultural Heritage: “When ancient artifacts are displayed in foreign museums, how does this influence our knowledge of cultural identity?”

• Sports & Ethics: “In international sports, how does the pursuit of national pride affect our understanding of fairness and truth?”​

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Bridging CAS & TOK

• Creativity & Expression: “How can art projects in CAS help us question cultural perspectives and ways of knowing?”

• Technology & Society: “If your CAS activity uses digital tools or social media, how do TOK ideas about knowledge and technology help you reflect on its impact?”

• Service & Ethics: “How do our CAS service projects help us examine ethical frameworks — and what does TOK teach us about judging actions as right or wrong?”