Learners reflect on issues that people tend to avoid facing because they are difficult situations. They write an honest reflection on issues they can take action to address.

The learners brainstorm the effects of taking responsibility and not taking responsibility around issues they care about.

In this lesson, the learners define the concept of responsibility through personal reflection and discussion.

The learners examine the responsible choices of Lorenzo de Zavala who was a leader in Texas and a signer of the Declaration of Independence.

Through a choice of prompts, the learners reflect on and express their understanding of being responsible.

Using realistic scenarios to spark discussion, the learners discuss the importance and strategies of following through on responsibilities. 

The learners break down the steps of decision-making in taking responsibility and apply it to a responsibility that is harder to follow.

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.

The children visit a local preschool or retirement facility of their choosing to read aloud a book they wrote and illustrated about generous giving. They share a drumming experience and give the drums and books as gifts. 

The learners make drums with recyclable containers and colorful craft supplies. They collaboratively write and illustrate a retelling of the story of "The Drum" and give it to a younger child.