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)
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
Students will develop a set of rules that could be used in the classroom.
Unit: Buzzing is BEE-lieving
The students respond to a picture book and apply the principles of believing in oneself and being kind to others to their own lives.
Students reflect on the importance of positive behaviors and actions to make a strong classroom community and through involvement in the larger community....
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
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)
This third lesson on integrity focuses on Frederik de Klerk as an example of integrity.
Unit: Character Education: Courage (Grade 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
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.