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Learners discover examples of courage by learning about a hero, Nelson Mandela, whose actions changed the course of history.
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Unit: Character Education: Courage (Grade 6)
Grades:
6
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8
The learners will define courage and relate courage to the concept of a "hero." They will describe the characteristics of a hero. ...
Unit: Character Education: Integrity (Grade 6)
Grades:
6
7
8
This third lesson on integrity focuses on Frederik de Klerk as an example of integrity.
Unit: Everyday Acts of Citizenship
Grades:
6
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Through this activity participants will become aware of their own feelings about others, and the racial, cultural and socio-economic biases in society today. Participants will analyze their own feelings in light of this awareness.
“No one is born hating another person because of...
Unit: Character Education: Courage (Grade 8)
Grades:
6
7
8
Students work in a small group to identify the circumstances and courage of a hero who acted for the common good.
Unit: Foundations: Unit Two of Establishing a Student-Run Foundation
Grades:
9
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Students learn the purpose and roles of leadership. They examine other leaders and determine which traits they value for their foundation. They use a decision-making model to select leaders. ...
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Unit: No More Hate and Fear—Spread the Word!
Grades:
6
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8
Learners will identify elements of cultural differences found in picture books about children in Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East and minority groups in North America. They will also identify one difference they can celebrate in some way, such as the fun or expediency of...
Unit: Be the Change: Core Values
Grades:
9
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Students explore and demonstrate leadership and service qualities, reflect on the qualities of a leader and create and donate a children's book.
Unit: We Can All Do Our Share
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This lesson will help students recognize heroes within their community. Children quite often revere sports stars and celebrities. But most real heroes are not people of great renown. They live near us. By performing small acts, they win our admiration. Since children imitate what they see and...
Unit: Bullying Prevention Plan
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Grades:
9
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In this lesson, learners will explore and address the following questions: Who are the minority voices of the past and how has the civil society sector stepped in to protect their rights? What actions were effective? What public policies are in place to protect them? Who are the bullied today...