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The learners use metaphors to describe a trustworthy person.
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Unit: Character Education: Trustworthiness (Grade 7)
Unit: Character Education: Fairness (Grade 6)
Grades:
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This lesson explores opposing perspectives on fairness issues and whether fairness is based on fact or context. Students compare and contrast different perspectives on two fairness issues - one global and one personal. They reflect on when fairness is a matter to advocate for through...
Unit: Character Education: Courage (Grade 8)
Grades:
6
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Working in small groups, learners match the classic hero traits to an activist who took social action for the common good.
Unit: Character Education: Perseverance (Grade 7)
Grades:
6
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The purpose of this lesson is to reflect on long-term impact. Discuss the importance of not getting discouraged when their actions don't seem to make a difference in the short term.
Unit: Character Education: Perseverance (Grade 8)
Grades:
6
7
8
Learners brainstorm universal obstacles to completing tasks and meeting goals.
Unit: Character Education: Courage (Grade 7)
Grades:
6
7
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Learners identify examples of courage from an article about Jackie Robinson.
Unit: Character Education: Responsibility (Grade 6)
Grades:
6
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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
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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
In this lesson, learners describe what a group looks like that has a high level of trust with each other. ...