Students read about and discuss issues related to pollution, waste management, and recycling. They collect and analyze physical data about the type and amount of litter in a neighborhood park or region. They are challenged to come up with a plan to reduce the amount of litter in their...
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Unit: Be the Change: Environment
Unit: Character Education: Courage (Grade 6)
Using their knowledge of courage, the learners choose a person of courage who is a hero and share that by creating a commemorative "postage stamp."
Unit: Character Education: Perseverance (Grade 6)
Students analyze and define the word perseverance as it applies to Martin Luther King, Jr.
Unit: Character Education: Responsibility (Grade 8)
Students gain insight into differing perspectives by examining a scenarios and engaging in a debate about the benefits/consequences of taking or avoiding responsibility. ...
Unit: Character Education: Responsibility (Grade 7)
Through role playing a scenario, students with different perspectives will make decisions about responsibility. ...
Unit: Character Education: Honesty (Grade 6)
This lesson provides an example of a politician known for his honesty. Students identify why they depend on politicians to be honest, and discuss why it is difficult for politicians to be honest....
Unit: Character Education: Trustworthiness (Grade 6)
Learners play a game that helps them identify qualities in others that make them trustworthy.
Unit: Character Education: Respect (Grade 6)
Students analyze the words to a song about prejudice. They rewrite the lyrics with a more positive message.
Unit: Character Education: Caring (Grade 6)
Students read about the caring work of Mother Teresa. They respond to questions about her work.
Unit: Character Education: Honesty (Grade 7)
Students reflect in writing about the value of honesty and following the rules. They explore the benefits to self and the common good.