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Learners recognize that we all have biases, but we aren't always aware of them, which can create an unfair situation. Since people have different experiences, we all develop different biases.
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Unit: Character Education: Fairness (Grade 6)
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Learners define the meaning of impartial and connect it to fairness through the use of a Frayer model graphic organizer.
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Young people learn about people and children who are homeless and make bedtime bags for children in shelters as their service project.
"I always wondered why somebody doesn't do something about that. Then I realized I was somebody." - Lily Tomlin
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Unit: Character Education: Integrity (Grade 8)
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In the first lesson, the learners analyzed the meaning of integrity as it reflects being true to themselves and reflecting honestly who they are in their actions. In this lesson, we expand the definition to include being true to oneself and others.
Unit: Character Education: Perseverance (Grade 8)
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Perseverance involves breaking down a task into small parts and seeing it through, even if it is difficult. In this lesson, groups plan a service project, including what is needed, how to overcome barriers, and a timeline.
Unit: Character Education: Respect (Grade 8)
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The learners read and reflect on the Universal Declaration of Human Rights as it relates to respect.
Unit: Character Education: Perseverance (Grade 6)
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Learners analyze and define the word perseverance and reflect on the perseverance of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Unit: Character Education: Perseverance (Grade 7)
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Learners analyze the meaning of personal best and recognize the value of persistence in doing their best.
Unit: Character Education: Caring (Grade 6)
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Learners get inspiration from the work and words of Mother Teresa about performing small acts of kindness. They make a plan for carrying out a small act of kindness.
Unit: Character Education: Honesty (Grade 7)
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Learners will reflect in writing on the role of the common good and honesty when rules are not clearly stated and people have different amounts of power.