Discuss and evaluate personal beliefs and attitudes about the treatment of animals, especially applied to sports and entertainment. We explore how laws and beliefs concerning animal welfare affect personal responses to animal treatment.
The learners define courage and describe the identity of someone with courage. They describe courage with words that show what it is and what it isn't.
Working in small groups, learners match the classic hero traits to an activist who took social action for the common good.
This lesson explores how people can be honest with themselves. Learners reflect on how they can be honest with themselves and take personal responsibility.
Learners write an acrostic poem about Dr. King's life and work, focusing particularly on his perseverance.
Learners brainstorm universal obstacles to completing tasks and meeting goals.
The learners make drums with recyclable containers and colorful craft supplies. They collaboratively write and illustrate a retelling of the story of "The Drum" and give it to a younger child.
The learners brainstorm the effects of taking responsibility and not taking responsibility around issues they care about.
In the final reflection, the learners connect the concepts of fairness and philanthropy through written a response to a quote or personal experience.