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We investigate and expand our understanding of caring and determine things or people we care about.
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Unit: Character Education: Caring (Grade 8)
Grades:
6
7
8
Learners relate enlightened self-interest to caring by discussing a quote from Alexis de Tocqueville about the American tradition of democracy.
Unit: You Light up My Life
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Explore how electricity is used and measured. Through data collection tables, young people analyze how much energy their families consume and reflect on ways to conserve energy.
Unit: Animals in Sports and Entertainment
Grades:
6
7
8
Discuss and evaluate personal beliefs and attitudes about the treatment of animals, especially applied to sports and entertainment. We explore how laws and beliefs concerning animal welfare affect personal responses to animal treatment.
Grades:
6
7
8
Learners identify ways to use advocacy to promote change.
Unit: Words Can Hurt
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Grades:
3
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5
In this lesson, we define stereotype as a mistaken generalization about a group of people and raise awareness of ways to advocate for inclusion and kindness.
Unit: Understanding Justice, Kindness and Tolerance
Grades:
9
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12
This lesson examines one way a lack of self-awareness can play a role in perpetuating racism and prejudice. Learners identify ways they can advocate for justice and kindness.
Unit: Treating Others with Respect
Grades:
9
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11
12
The learners analyze many variations of the Golden Rule and relate it to the concept of serial reciprocity. They rewrite the golden rule to reflect respect for cultural differences.
Unit: Character Education: Respect (Grade 8)
Grades:
6
7
8
The learners examine the meaning of respect, especially as it relates to relating to people with different views. They describe how inclusion and exclusion from groups can result in conflict and stem from disrespect.
Grades:
6
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8
The purpose of this lesson is for learners to evaluate what first impressions of people they form and to deliberately be more open to treating people respectfully.