Grades:
K
1
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5
Through discussion and a game, children identify the value of education to individuals and the community.
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Unit: Global Education: Why Learn?
Unit: Global Education: Equity
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Grades:
6
7
8
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10
11
12
Youth explore the effects on themselves, the community, and the world if the government failed to provide U.S. children with an education.
Unit: Our Class, Our Earth
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Grades:
K
1
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Children gain a feeling of ownership and responsibility for the care of the environment in their school and community.
Unit: Character Education: Respect (Grade 8)
Grades:
6
7
8
The learners examine the meaning of respect, especially as it relates to relating to people with different views. They describe how inclusion and exclusion from groups can result in conflict and stem from disrespect.
Unit: Character Education: Courage (Grade 7)
Grades:
6
7
8
Learners identify the motivations of Jackie Robinson that fueled his courage in the face of criticism and hate. They discuss what could make some people do something difficult even when they are afraid.
Unit: Character Education: Honesty (Grade 7)
Grades:
6
7
8
Learners will reflect in writing on the role of the common good and honesty when rules are not clearly stated and people have different amounts of power.
Unit: Character Education: Perseverance (Grade 6)
Grades:
6
7
8
Through a discussion of impulse spending and opportunity cost, learners weigh the benefits of careful decisions and perseverance in reaching goals.
Unit: Character Education: Perseverance (Grade 7)
Grades:
6
7
8
Learners look for examples of personal best in a movie about perseverance and discuss the value of working toward their personal best even when it is difficult.
Unit: Drumming from the Heart
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Grades:
K
1
2
The purpose of this lesson is to have the children identify the value of the gifts in the folktale "The Drum." They brainstorm gifts they have to give (time, talent, and treasure) and the value these gifts may have to others.
Unit: Character Education: Responsibility (Grade 6)
Grades:
6
7
8
Some responsibilities are easy to follow while others require constant reminders. Which responsibilities are easy for you, and which ones are easy for your friends? In this lesson we explore the difference between people and types of responsibilities.