Grades:
6
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8
Learners identify examples of courage from an article about Jackie Robinson.
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Unit: Character Education: Courage (Grade 7)
Unit: Character Education: Responsibility (Grade 6)
Grades:
6
7
8
The learners examine the responsible choices of Lorenzo de Zavala who was a leader in Texas and a signer of the Declaration of Independence.
Grades:
6
7
8
Using realistic scenarios to spark discussion, the learners discuss the importance and strategies of following through on responsibilities.
Unit: Character Education: Trustworthiness (Grade 6)
Grades:
6
7
8
Learners brainstorm ways to "build capital in a trust bank account." They read and discuss a Celtic folktale and discuss the role of communication in building trust.
Unit: Character Education: Trustworthiness (Grade 8)
Grades:
6
7
8
We learn about public trust and identify characteristics of public figures that merit trust. Learners also discuss how they can use their own time, talent, and treasure to support trustworthy politicians, sports figures, corporations, and celebrities.
Unit: Character Education: Integrity (Grade 6)
Grades:
6
7
8
Learners read a brief description of the tough choice Frederik de Klerk faced as a leader in South Africa. They look at the strength needed to act with integrity when the pressure tells us to conform.
Unit: Everyday Acts of Citizenship
Grades:
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Through this activity participants become aware of their own privileges, and the racial, cultural and socio-economic biases in society today.
“No one is born hating another person because of the color of his skin, or his background, or his religion.
If [people]...
Unit: Environment: Sustaining Our World
Grades:
9
10
11
12
The youth compare and contrast the uses and aesthetics of dirt and pavement groundcover. They define permeable and impermeable ground surfaces and discuss the merits of each in relationship to the environment.
Unit: Healthy Youth, Healthy Community (6-8)
Grades:
6
7
8
Students examine their personal healthy habits and their school (and neighborhood) environments to collect information about nutrition and fitness in the community. Students consider what changes they can make to the...
Unit: Character Education: Perseverance (Grade 8)
Grades:
6
7
8
As a reflection exercise on perseverance, learners illustrate a conversation about perseverance between two people.