Profiles of Self-Discipline
The students will read and discuss several profiles of people who demonstrated self-discipline to reach goals. They determine the characteristics of people who exercise self-discipline to achieve success.
The learner will:
- identify characteristics of self-discipline in profiles of successful people.
- list ways self-discipline leads to success.
- Student copies of Handout One: Profiles of Self-Discipline
- Student copies of Handout Two: Profiles of Self-Discipline Discussion Questions
Instructions
Anticipatory Set:
Teacher: When you think of someone who is self-disciplined, who comes to mind? Name a few people who you think are self-disciplined and tell why you think that.
Write the names as the students suggest them and encouraging them to give a rationale for their opinion.
To the list, add the names of the people from Handout One:Profiles of Self-Discipline.
Two choices for using this Handout:
This character education mini-lesson is not intended to be a service learning lesson or to meet the K-12 Service-Learning Standards for Quality Practice. The character education units will be most effective when taught in conjunction with a student-designed service project that provides a real world setting in which students can develop and practice good character and leadership skills. For ideas and suggestions for organizing service events go to www.generationon.org.
Philanthropy Framework
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Strand PHIL.I Definitions of Philanthropy
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Standard DP 01. Define Philanthropy
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Benchmark MS.1 Define philanthropy as individuals and organizations providing their time, talent, and/or treasures intended for the common good throughout history and around the world. Give examples.
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Benchmark MS.4 Give examples of how individuals have helped others.
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Standard DP 05. Role of Foundations
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Benchmark MS.1 Name at least one grant-making foundation and generally describe its purpose.
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Benchmark MS.3 Describe how individuals and organizations can use a foundation for giving.
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Strand PHIL.II Philanthropy and Civil Society
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Standard PCS 01. Self, citizenship, and society
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Benchmark MS.4 Describe the characteristics of someone who helps others.
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Standard PCS 02. Diverse Cultures
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Benchmark MS.3 Give an example of how philanthropy can transcend cultures.
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Benchmark MS.5 Discuss examples of groups denied their rights in history.
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Standard PCS 06. Philanthropy in History
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Benchmark MS.1 Explain the role of philanthropy in major themes and social issues in the nation's history.
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Benchmark MS.2 Give an example of individual philanthropic action that influenced the nation's history.
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Strand PHIL.III Philanthropy and the Individual
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Standard PI 01. Reasons for Individual Philanthropy
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Benchmark MS.1 Define and give examples of the motivations for giving and serving.
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Benchmark MS.10 Identify reasons why historic figures acted for the common good.
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Benchmark MS.4 Identify and describe the actions of how citizens act for the common good.
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