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A celebrity philanthropist may become focused on a specific cause because her life is connected to the cause. Students read about one celebrity's philanthopic work and then reflect on issues that are important to them....
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Unit: Character Education: Caring (Grade 7)
Unit: Character Education: Responsibility (Grade 8)
Grades:
6
7
8
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....
Unit: Character Education: Fairness (Grade 7)
Grades:
6
7
8
In the final reflection, students connect the concepts of fairness and philanthropy through written response to a quote or personal experience.
Unit: Character Education: Honesty (Grade 8)
Grades:
6
7
8
This lesson explores how people can be honest with themselves. Students reflect on how they can be honest with themselves and take personal responsibility.
Grades:
6
7
8
In this lesson, students discuss different types of lies and rate them in their severity and damage to others.
Unit: Character Education: Perseverance (Grade 8)
Grades:
6
7
8
In this lesson, as a reflection exercise on perseverance, students illustrate a conversation about perseverance between Lyndon B Johnson and an imaginary person.
Grades:
6
7
8
Students will define perseverance and identify the need to persevere in completing tasks. They will explore obstacles and excuses that deter perseverance....
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Unit: Character Education: Integrity (Grade 6)
Grades:
6
7
8
Learners demonstrate understanding of integrity by reflecting and writing in response to quotes or personal experience related to integrity....
Unit: Character Education: Courage (Grade 6)
Grades:
6
7
8
Learners discover examples of courage by learning about a hero, Nelson Mandela, whose actions changed the course of history.
Unit: Character Education: Respect (Grade 8)
Grades:
6
7
8
The class will examine and reflect on the Universal Declaration of Human Rights as it relates to respect....