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Students examine the consequences of Abraham Lincoln's responsible decisions. The introduction of the concept of common good adds a dimension to the benefit/consequences of taking responsibility.
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Unit: Character Education: Responsibility (Grade 8)
Unit: Character Education: Perseverance (Grade 6)
Grades:
6
7
8
Students review the Civil Rights work of Martin Luther King, Jr. as discussed in Lesson One. They create an acrostic about his life and work. Then students identify his goals and relate goals to perseverance.
Grades:
6
7
8
Students brainstorm a variety of short-term and long-term goals and then they discuss the logistics of carrying out some of the goals. They brainstorm about what resources are needed, what needs would be met, and how they can ensure perseverance in reaching one or more of the goals.
Grades:
6
7
8
Each student sets an individual goal using a goal-setting strategy. The class reflects on perseverance and how to persevere when the plan gets difficult to carry out.
Unit: Character Education: Trustworthiness (Grade 6)
Grades:
6
7
8
Students identify the qualities that make a friend trustworthy and determine whether you can be friends with someone you don't trust.
Grades:
6
7
8
Learners write an acrostic poem using the letters of their name to communicate their trustworthy nature.
Unit: Character Education: Integrity (Grade 8)
Grades:
6
7
8
Lesson Two explores the "and others" segment of the definition of integrity....
Grades:
6
7
8
Lesson Five provides learners with reflection opportunities using quotes about integrity and the student's life experience....
Unit: Character Education: Honesty (Grade 7)
Grades:
6
7
8
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: Honesty (Grade 8)
Grades:
6
7
8
In this lesson, students learn about communicating honestly. They explore different ways communication can be changed through interpretation and intentionally misleading.