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Learners listen to the lyrics of the song "Hero" by Mariah Carey. They define what a hero is and reflect on a hero's character traits besides courage.
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Unit: Character Education: Courage (Grade 7)
Unit: Character Education: Courage (Grade 8)
Grades:
6
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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.
Grades:
6
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Students work in a small group to identify the circumstances and courage of a hero who acted for the common good.
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6
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Learners study the charts they made in the previous lesson to find hero traits related to courage and the classic hero story. They compose a summary line for each real-life hero.
Unit: Character Education: Courage (Grade 6)
Grades:
6
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The learners will define courage and relate courage to the concept of a "hero." They will describe the characteristics of a hero. ...
Grades:
6
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Students reflect in writing on one of two quotes about courage. Or they write about courage they will need to act on an issue in the future.
Unit: Humane Heroes: Those Who Care Enough
Grades:
6
7
8
The purpose of this lesson is to identify what it means to be a true hero. The learners will explore character traits of heroes and apply this information to understand why individuals, or organizations might be considered heroes for animal welfare and humane...
Grades:
6
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The lesson provides learners with an opportunity to explore ways to become a hero for animals by promoting animal welfare and humane treatment of animals. Learners identify a local, state, national or international animal welfare cause and develop a personal service/advocacy plan, using the...
Unit: Courageous Voices that Shook the Nation to Action (3rd Grade)
Grades:
3
4
5
Through literature and music, students explore the choice of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birth date as a United States holiday. Students listen to a story about the celebration of his birthday and hear about the quest of those who fought to have it recognized as a...
Unit: Call to Action: Intro. to Philanthropy
Grades:
6
7
8
Inspired by stories of service, young people define philanthropy concepts and actions. They brainstorm acts of kindness and determine how they will contribute to the common good.
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