This lesson describes a psychological awareness of the connection between racism and self-betrayal and self-deception. When we recognize that going against our best judgment leads to self-betrayal, it can help us act with integrity in many situations.

Learners describe good nutritional practices and make a plan to eat healthy.

Learners reflect in writing about how they can use their personal resources and interests to make a difference in someone's life.

Students brainstorm simple acts of kindness and design a bookmark as a reminder.

Learners meet in a "round" to discuss issues of fairness and the common good. They explore how downloading music for free affects the common good. They brainstorm other issues of fairness that affect the common good.

The learners investigate their perceptions about bullying and its relationship to respect. They brainstorm ways to promote respect of self and others as individuals and as a group.

Learners define bullying and identify the effects of bullying behavior on the individuals involved and the larger community. The learners create a survey or use another method to collect and report on the perceived status of bullying behavior at their school. They survey students, school staff,...

Now that the need they want to address is identified, the children meet people in the community who address the need and others who may want to help them with their fundraiser. 

After researching the life and work of a chosen philanthropist from history, the learner takes on the role of that philanthropist in writing a letter back to the learner. In this letter, the philanthropist shares their motivations and feelings about their work, and compares and contrasts...

Learners explore the contributions and recommendations of Benjamin Franklin as a person who engaged in active citizenship.