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Learners do a SWOT analysis (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats) of taking courageous action in a difficult situation.
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Unit: Character Education: Courage (Grade 8)
Grades:
6
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8
Learners reflect on the relationship between courage and fear, and identify the different character attributes that guide us when facing a challenge.
Grades:
6
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8
Learners discuss the courage and traits of a classic hero from literature or movies like the Avengers, Hunger Games, Star Wars, and Lord of the Rings.
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6
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In this activity, the learners get character snapshots of several different real-life heroes and look for patterns and lessons they can take away.
Unit: Character Education: Courage (Grade 6)
Grades:
6
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The learners choose a person of courage to honor on a commemorative "postage stamp."
Grades:
6
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Learners reflect in writing on one of two quotes about courage. Alternatively, they write about courage they will need to act on an issue in the future.
Grades:
6
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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.
Grades:
6
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8
In this lesson, learners recognize that courage is something we need when making a difficult choice about something important. A hero makes courageous choices for the good of all, sometimes risking personal safety and comfort.
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: Trustworthiness (Grade 7)
Grades:
6
7
8
Learners reflect on their own experience with trustworthy behavior or respond to a quote about trust.
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