Grades:
6
7
8
The learners will define courage and relate courage to the concept of a "hero." They will describe the characteristics of a hero. ...
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Unit: Character Education: Courage (Grade 6)
Grades:
6
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Students reflect in writing on one of two quotes about courage. Or they write about courage they will need to act on an issue in the future.
Grades:
6
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8
In this lesson, students define courage further by distinguishing it from heroism and recognizing that courage is something we need when making a difficult choice about something important.
Unit: Character Education: Courage (Grade 7)
Grades:
6
7
8
Learners identify the motivations of Jackie Robinson. They discuss what could make some people do something difficult even when they are afraid....
Grades:
6
7
8
Students identify issues in their school or community they feel they could have the courage to stand up for.
Grades:
6
7
8
Students reflect in writing about how they can use their personal resources and interests to make a difference in somone's life.
Unit: Character Education: Courage (Grade 8)
Grades:
6
7
8
Learners choose their favorite heroes from the "Star Wars" movies and identify acts of courage. They read about and discuss the traits of a classic hero from literature.
Grades:
6
7
8
Students work in a small group to identify the circumstances and courage of a hero who acted for the common good.
Grades:
6
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Learners study the charts they made in the previous lesson to find hero traits related to courage and the classic hero story. They compose a summary line for each real-life hero.
Grades:
6
7
8
Students work as a group to create a SWOT analysis (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats) of the viability of taking courageous action in a specific difficult situation.