Character Education: Courage (Grade 6)
What role does courage play in relationships and life success? How can developing courage equip people as world citizens who contribute to the common good?
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In this unit the learners will define courage and relate courage to the the concept of a "hero." They will learn about a hero, Nelson Mandela, whose actions changed the course of history. Using their knowledge of courage, the learners determine a person of courage who is a hero and share that by creating a commemorative "postage stamp."
The learners will define courage and relate courage to the concept of a "hero." They will describe the characteristics of a hero.
In this lesson, students define courage further by distinguishing it from heroism and recognizing that courage is something we need when making a difficult choice about something important.
Learners discover examples of courage by learning about a hero, Nelson Mandela, whose actions changed the course of history.
Using their knowledge of courage, the learners choose a person of courage who is a hero and share that by creating a commemorative "postage stamp."
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.