Grades:
6
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8
The learners define courage and describe the identity of someone with courage. They describe courage with words that show what it is and what it isn't.
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Unit: Character Education: Courage (Grade 6)
Unit: Character Education: Respect (Grade 6)
Grades:
6
7
8
Learners analyze the words to a song about prejudice, "Carefully Taught." They rewrite the lyrics with a more positive message.
Grades:
6
7
8
Learners define actions they can take to show respect in their school and community.
Unit: Character Education: Respect (Grade 8)
Grades:
6
7
8
Learners acknowledge that aligning with groups can promote belonging as well as conflict and power struggles. They discuss and write about ways to include and show respect for people with different identity traits.
Unit: Character Education: Courage (Grade 7)
Grades:
6
7
8
Learners identify issues in their school or community they feel they could have the courage to stand up for.
Unit: Character Education: Honesty (Grade 6)
Grades:
6
7
8
This lesson provides an example of a politician known for his honesty. The learners identify why they depend on politicians to be honest, and discuss why it is difficult for politicians to be honest.
Unit: Character Education: Honesty (Grade 8)
Grades:
6
7
8
In this lesson, learners discuss different types of lies and rate them in their severity and damage to others.
Grades:
6
7
8
In this lesson, learners explore different ways communication can be changed through interpretation and intentional misleading.
Grades:
6
7
8
Learners explore ways to be honest in communication, writing with clear purpose and honest intent.
Unit: Character Education: Perseverance (Grade 6)
Grades:
6
7
8
Learners write an acrostic poem about Dr. King's life and work, focusing particularly on his perseverance.