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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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The learners will define courage and relate courage to the concept of a "hero." They will describe the characteristics of a hero. ...
Unit: Rules for the Common Good
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K
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2
Students will develop a set of rules that could be used in the classroom.
Unit: Buzzing is BEE-lieving
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K
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The students respond to a picture book and apply the principles of believing in oneself and being kind to others to their own lives.
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Students reflect on the importance of positive behaviors and actions to make a strong classroom community and through involvement in the larger community....
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Grades:
K
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Students build a positive relationship with a group of people outside the classroom (retirement community, hospital, daycare facility, another classroom, etc.) through performance and discussion about "believing in yourself."
Unit: Making a Difference in Our Community
Grades:
3
4
5
Two picture books -- The Three Questions by John J. Muth and Have you Filled a Bucket Today? by Carol McCloud -- help students reflect on "doing good" for others. Students walk around the school and community to identify some community and school needs. ...
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: Character Education: Courage (Grade 8)
Grades:
6
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8
Students work in a small group to identify the circumstances and courage of a hero who acted for the common good.
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...