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In this lesson, learners explore different ways communication can be changed through interpretation and intentional misleading.
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Unit: Character Education: Honesty (Grade 8)
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Learners explore ways to be honest in communication, writing with clear purpose and honest intent.
Unit: Character Education: Perseverance (Grade 7)
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Learners discuss what it means to do their personal best. They find, through a simple physical activity, that they can do a good job in something, but they still have more talent and drive to do better if they persevere. They recognize that perseverance can help them do their personal best...
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Learners look for examples of personal best in a movie about perseverance and discuss the value of working toward their personal best even when it is difficult.
Unit: Character Education: Perseverance (Grade 8)
Grades:
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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.
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As a reflection exercise on perseverance, learners illustrate a conversation about perseverance between two people.
Unit: Character Education: Responsibility (Grade 8)
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In this lesson, the learners define the concept of responsibility through personal reflection and discussion.
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The learners brainstorm the effects of taking responsibility and not taking responsibility around issues they care about.
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Through writing, learners reflect on their own plans for taking responsibility rather than leaving things to others.
Unit: Character Education: Responsibility (Grade 6)
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Some responsibilities are easy to follow while others require constant reminders. Which responsibilities are easy for you, and which ones are easy for your friends? In this lesson we explore the difference between people and types of responsibilities.