The purpose of this lesson is for learners to evaluate how they create impressions of people and to relate that to treating people respectfully or disrespectfully. ...
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Unit: Character Education: Respect (Grade 8)
The purpose of this lesson is for learners to create a vocabulary wall about respect. They will define words associated with respect and disrespect and write a sentence using a vocabulary word....
The class will examine and reflect on the Universal Declaration of Human Rights as it relates to respect....
Unit: Character Education: Courage (Grade 6)
The learners will define courage and relate courage to the concept of a "hero." They will describe the characteristics of a hero. ...
In this lesson, students define courage further by distinguishing it from heroism and recognizing that courage is something we need when making a difficult choice about something important.
Students reflect in writing on one of two quotes about courage. Or they write about courage they will need to act on an issue in the future.
Unit: Character Education: Courage (Grade 7)
Learners identify the motivations of Jackie Robinson. They discuss what could make some people do something difficult even when they are afraid....
Students identify issues in their school or community they feel they could have the courage to stand up for.
Students reflect in writing about how they can use their personal resources and interests to make a difference in somone's life.
Unit: Character Education: Courage (Grade 8)
Learners choose their favorite heroes from the "Star Wars" movies and identify acts of courage. They read about and discuss the traits of a classic hero from literature.