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In this lesson, as a reflection exercise on perseverance, students illustrate a conversation about perseverance between Lyndon B Johnson and an imaginary person.
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Unit: Character Education: Perseverance (Grade 8)
Unit: Character Education: Integrity (Grade 6)
Grades:
6
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Learners demonstrate understanding of integrity by reflecting and writing in response to quotes or personal experience related to integrity....
Unit: Character Education: Courage (Grade 6)
Grades:
6
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8
Learners discover examples of courage by learning about a hero, Nelson Mandela, whose actions changed the course of history.
Unit: Character Education: Honesty (Grade 7)
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6
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Students reflect in writing about the value of honesty and following the rules. They explore the benefits to self and the common good.
Unit: Character Education: Caring (Grade 6)
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Learners recognize that famous philanthropists started with small acts of kindness before they performed the influential acts that we remember them for. Students define caring through discussion of examples and writing an acrostic.
Unit: Character Education: Honesty (Grade 8)
Grades:
6
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8
This lesson explores how people can be honest with themselves. Students reflect on how they can be honest with themselves and take personal responsibility.
Unit: Character Education: Fairness (Grade 7)
Grades:
6
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8
In the final reflection, students connect the concepts of fairness and philanthropy through written response to a quote or personal experience.
Unit: Character Education: Caring (Grade 7)
Grades:
6
7
8
A celebrity philanthropist may become focused on a specific cause because her life is connected to the cause. Students read about one celebrity's philanthopic work and then reflect on issues that are important to them....
Unit: Character Education: Integrity (Grade 7)
Grades:
6
7
8
Lesson Four features scenarios which bring integrity to life.
Unit: Character Education: Fairness (Grade 8)
Grades:
6
7
8
Students reflect on their attitude about and responsibility for making fair choices about spending. They use the literary device of metaphor for expressing their thoughts.