Grades:
6
7
8
Students reflect in writing on one of two quotes about courage. Or they write about courage they will need to act on an issue in the future.
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Unit: Character Education: Courage (Grade 6)
Unit: Character Education: Self-Discipline (Grade 6)
Grades:
6
7
8
The students will set a personal goal and make a plan for using self-discipline to meet the goal. They will reflect on their level of self-discipline and their determination to increase that level as they mature.
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Unit: Character Education: Caring (Grade 7)
Grades:
6
7
8
Learners reflect on simple doable actions that can make a difference to at least one person, and maybe make a bigger difference as the kindness is passed on.
Unit: Character Education: Honesty (Grade 8)
Grades:
6
7
8
Learners reflect on issues that people tend to look the other way from to avoid facing difficult situations. They write an honest reflection on issues they can take action to address.
Grades:
6
7
8
Students explore ways to be honest in communication, writing with clear purpose and honest intent.
Unit: Character Education: Responsibility (Grade 6)
Grades:
6
7
8
Through a choice of prompts, the students will reflect on and express their understanding of being responsible.
Unit: Character Education: Self-Discipline (Grade 8)
Grades:
6
7
8
The learners will reflect on quotations about self-discipline and relate them to personal goals.
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Unit: Character Education: Trustworthiness (Grade 8)
Grades:
6
7
8
Learners compare two communities to which they belong using a Venn diagram and descriptive words related to trustworthiness.
Unit: Concepts of Leadership
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Grades:
9
10
11
12
To enable students to identify a major Michigan philanthropic contributor whose efforts still affect society today.
Unit: "I" on Philanthropy
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Grades:
9
10
11
12
Students will be introduced to philanthropy and the non-profit sector in their community. Discussion will center on the idea that personal identity can be shaped by involvement in philanthropy. Children's literature and popular music will be used in this lesson.