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Learners discover how celebrities demonstrate their caring by giving their time, talent and treasure and taking action for specific causes. It gives the learners an opportunity to begin to think of what they care about.
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Unit: Character Education: Caring (Grade 7)
Grades:
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A celebrity philanthropist may become focused on a specific cause because her life is connected to the cause. Learners read about Oprah Winfrey's philanthopic work and then reflect on issues that are important to them.
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6
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Learners reflect on simple actions that can make a difference to at least one person, and maybe make a bigger difference as the kindness is passed on.
Grades:
6
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In this lesson the learners discuss a quote about gratitude and consider the relationship between caring and gratitude.
Unit: Character Education: Courage (Grade 7)
Grades:
6
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Learners reflect in writing about how they can use their personal resources and interests to make a difference in someone's life.
Unit: Character Education: Caring (Grade 6)
Grades:
6
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Students brainstorm simple acts of kindness and design a bookmark as a reminder.
Unit: Character Education: Honesty (Grade 6)
Grades:
6
7
8
Learners define honesty as fairness and straightforward conduct. They look for examples in a story and analyze the merits and mistakes of the main character.
Grades:
6
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Learners dissect the trait of honesty by describing what it feels and looks like, defining it, and giving examples and nonexamples.
Unit: Character Education: Honesty (Grade 8)
Grades:
6
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Learners explore ways to be honest in communication, writing with clear purpose and honest intent.
Grades:
6
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This lesson explores how people can be honest with themselves. Learners reflect on how they can be honest with themselves and take personal responsibility.