Unit:
Grades:
6
7
8
Students will understand that you find poetry everywhere: lyrics to songs, commercials and rap. They will also realize that philanthropic themes are often found in poetry.
Filter by subjects:
Filter by audience:
Filter by unit » issue area:
find a lesson
Unit: Poetry of Giving (The)
Unit: Water Makes Our World Go 'Round
Grades:
K
1
2
Learners will use what they have learned in previous lessons to summarize why water conservation is essential, how it is an example of Environmental Stewardship and what they can do to make others more aware.
...
Unit: Character Education: Respect (Grade 8)
Grades:
6
7
8
The learners will investigate the meaning of respect, especially as it relates to respecting members of diverse groups. Students will analyze the dynamics of group formation and describe how inclusion and exclusion from groups can result in conflict and disrespect.
Unit: Character Education: Honesty (Grade 7)
Grades:
6
7
8
Students will reflect in writing on the role of common good and honesty when rules are not clearly stated.
Unit: Character Education: Perseverance (Grade 7)
Grades:
6
7
8
The purpose of this lesson is to reflect on the value of focusing on long-term impact. Students reflect on the importance of not getting discouraged when their actions don't seem to make a difference in the short term.
Grades:
6
7
8
Students look for examples of personal best in a movie about perseverance and discuss the value of working toward personal best even when it is difficult.
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.
Unit: What Respect Means to Me
Unit:
Grades:
3
4
5
Students will understand the importance of having respect for others. Students will practice tolerance and acceptance toward all people, including others with disabilities and various cultural backgrounds. ...
Unit: Us vs. Them
Unit:
Grades:
6
7
8
Who are some of the people who have made contributions to and bridged gaps in social justice, diversity, tolerance, civil rights and equality? Learners will write about and discuss people who historically have made a difference in the lives of others.
Unit:
Grades:
6
7
8
Learners will analyze the dynamics of group formation and membership and give examples of groups, in their own lives and in history, which have been denied rights. They will describe how inclusion and exclusion from groups causes conflicts, and determine ways of...