Grades:
6
7
8
The learners read about two very different Texas pioneers - William Goyens and Mary Maverick - and identify how they earned the trust of others.
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Unit: Character Education: Trustworthiness (Grade 7)
Grades:
6
7
8
Learners reflect on their own experience with trustworthy behavior or respond to a quote about trust.
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Unit: Character Education: Trustworthiness (Grade 8)
Grades:
6
7
8
Learners play a game that helps them identify qualities in others that make them trustworthy.
Grades:
6
7
8
We learn about public trust and identify characteristics of public figures that merit trust. Learners also discuss how they can use their own time, talent, and treasure to support trustworthy politicians, sports figures, corporations, and celebrities.
Grades:
6
7
8
Learners compare two communities to which they belong using a Venn diagram and descriptive words related to trustworthiness.
Unit: Character Education: Integrity (Grade 6)
Grades:
6
7
8
Learners listen to different statements of "the right thing to do" and determine the source of the value or judgment.
Grades:
6
7
8
Learners look at different scenarios and explore the pros and cons of acting with integrity when no one is watching.
Grades:
6
7
8
In three scenarios that challenge one's integrity, the young people discuss and provide rationale for their decision-making.
Grades:
6
7
8
Learners demonstrate understanding of integrity by reflecting and writing in response to quotes or personal experiences related to integrity.
Unit: Character Education: Integrity (Grade 8)
Grades:
6
7
8
Define integrity as being true to yourself and what you value. The learners explore examples of being true to self.