Through the three Suni folktales, learners analyze the lessons in generosity and behavior for the common good.
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Unit: Generosity of Spirit Folktales
Unit: Teamwork: Unit One of Establishing a Student-Run Foundation
Students prepare a one-minute speech about themselves using an object as a device to share a story and help others remember their name and something about them. ...
Students trust another to take them for a blindfolded walk. They discuss what it feels like to be in each role. They discuss the role of trust in communication.
Unit: Character Education: Courage (Grade 8)
Learners choose their favorite heroes from the "Star Wars" movies and identify acts of courage. They read about and discuss the traits of a classic hero from literature.
Unit: Character Education: Honesty (Grade 8)
Students explore ways to be honest in communication, writing with clear purpose and honest intent.
Unit: Character Education: Responsibility (Grade 7)
Students examine the life of Mr. James Stephen Hogg through the lens of responsibility (dependability and completing tasks).
Unit: Selflessness in Community
We each have gifts we can use to give our lives purpose and make the world better. Using our gifts for the good of others can solve problems, if we take bold and selfless action. Even very young people are capable of the kind of selfless actions that create positive change.
Unit: Grow Involved K-2
Children listen to and respond to stories about the value of a home and the difficulties of not having a home. They make painted rocks or other comfort items and give them to a friend or donate them to a local shelter.
Unit: Grow Involved 9-12
Young people discuss the need for and examples of nonviolent conflict resolution. They promote the idea of taking action for change by organizing a rally for nonviolence. ...
Unit: Character Education: Respect (Grade 8)
The purpose of this lesson is for learners to evaluate how they create impressions of people and to relate that to treating people respectfully or disrespectfully. ...