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K
1
2
In this lesson, the children compares a Native American version of the Cinderella story with other versions.
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Unit: Cinderella Stories
Unit: Grow Involved K-2
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Grades:
K
1
2
Children listen to and respond to stories about the value of a home and the difficulties of not having a home. They make painted rocks or other comfort items and give them to a friend or donate them to a local shelter.
Unit: Courage of the Heart
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Grades:
6
7
8
Young people use their voice to speak up for injustice and take action for the common good.
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Unit: Character Education: Courage (Grade 8)
Grades:
6
7
8
Working in small groups, learners match the classic hero traits to an activist who took social action for the common good.
Unit: Character Education: Caring (Grade 8)
Grades:
6
7
8
Learners determine different ways that they show caring. They write the things they care about in word webs related to "how" they care about each thing.
Unit: Character Education: Honesty (Grade 6)
Grades:
6
7
8
Learners dissect the trait of honesty by describing what it feels and looks like, defining it, and giving examples and nonexamples.
Unit: Character Education: Perseverance (Grade 8)
Grades:
6
7
8
As a reflection exercise on perseverance, learners illustrate a conversation about perseverance between two people.
Unit: Character Education: Respect (Grade 7)
Grades:
6
7
8
The learners investigate their perceptions about bullying and its relationship to respect. They brainstorm ways to promote respect of self and others as individuals and as a group.
Unit: Heroes and Their Impact
Unit:
Grades:
3
4
5
Rosa Parks' acts of philanthropy brought a community of people together for the common good and resulted in major social change in her community and in the nation. Participants identify a need in the community and take action with personal responsiblity.
Unit: Talk the Talk, Walk the Walk
Grades:
7
8
9
10
11
12
Learners explore what it means for responsible citizens to demonstrate civic virtues of justice, kindness, peace, generosity, and inclusion.