Grades:
6
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8
In this activity, the learners get character snapshots of several different real-life heroes and look for patterns and lessons they can take away.
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Unit: Character Education: Courage (Grade 8)
Unit: Character Education: Integrity (Grade 8)
Grades:
6
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8
The learners reflect on the meaning of integrity by analyzing quotes and naming what they are "true to" in themselves.
Unit: Early American Influences
Grades:
3
4
5
We look at the Society of Friends/Quakers and describe how this group promoted the common good. The Quakers pushed for religious freedom and freedom of choice, which are Core Democratic Values. As a group, they formed organizations to promote social change in the areas of slavery,...
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Unit: Let's Make Lemonade
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We define the vocabulary in the definition of philanthropy through an original song with a familiar tune.
Unit: Character Education: Responsibility (Grade 6)
Grades:
6
7
8
Using realistic scenarios to spark discussion, the learners discuss the importance and strategies of following through on responsibilities.
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: Courage (Grade 7)
Grades:
6
7
8
Learners listen to the lyrics of the song "Hero" by Mariah Carey. They explore the feelings and actions that go along with being a hero.
Grades:
6
7
8
Learners identify examples of courage from an article about Jackie Robinson.
Unit: Project on Poverty and Homelessness at Sea Crest School
Grades:
6
7
8
Students explore the effects of hunger and its role in the lives of children.
Unit: Teamwork: Unit One of Establishing a Student-Run Foundation
Grades:
9
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