This lesson provides an example of a politician known for his honesty. The learners identify why they depend on politicians to be honest, and discuss why it is difficult for politicians to be honest.
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Unit: Character Education: Honesty (Grade 6)
Unit: Character Education: Honesty (Grade 7)
Learners will reflect in writing on the role of the common good and honesty when rules are not clearly stated and people have different amounts of power.
Learners reflect in writing about the value of honesty and following the rules. They explore the benefits to self and the common good.
Unit: Character Education: Honesty (Grade 8)
In this lesson, learners explore different ways communication can be changed through interpretation and intentional misleading.
Learners explore ways to be honest in communication, writing with clear purpose and honest intent.
Unit: Character Education: Perseverance (Grade 7)
Learners discuss what it means to do their personal best. They find, through a simple physical activity, that they can do a good job in something, but they still have more talent and drive to do better if they persevere. They recognize that perseverance can help them do their personal best...
Learners look for examples of personal best in a movie about perseverance and discuss the value of working toward their personal best even when it is difficult.
Unit: Character Education: Perseverance (Grade 8)
Perseverance involves breaking down a task into small parts and seeing it through, even if it is difficult. In this lesson, groups plan a service project, including what is needed, how to overcome barriers, and a timeline.
As a reflection exercise on perseverance, learners illustrate a conversation about perseverance between two people.
Unit: Character Education: Responsibility (Grade 8)
In this lesson, the learners define the concept of responsibility through personal reflection and discussion.