Grades:
6
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8
Learners analyze the words to a song about prejudice, "Carefully Taught." They rewrite the lyrics with a more positive message.
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Unit: Character Education: Respect (Grade 6)
Grades:
6
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Learners define actions they can take to show respect in their school and community.
Unit: Character Education: Respect (Grade 7)
Grades:
6
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In this lesson, learners read the true story of Cynthia Ann Parker who was born in a white family and raised by Native Peoples. They look for and discuss the examples of respect and disrespect for Cynthia and the Native culture she was raised in.
Grades:
6
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This lesson focuses on another type of respect: valuing the world around you. Learners analyze a John Muir quote and discuss what they can do to show respect for the world.
Unit: Character Education: Courage (Grade 6)
Grades:
6
7
8
The learners choose a person of courage to honor on a commemorative "postage stamp."
Grades:
6
7
8
Learners reflect in writing on one of two quotes about courage. Alternatively, they write about courage they will need to act on an issue in the future.
Unit: Character Education: Courage (Grade 8)
Grades:
6
7
8
In this activity, the learners get character snapshots of several different real-life heroes and look for patterns and lessons they can take away.
Grades:
6
7
8
Learners do a SWOT analysis (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats) of taking courageous action in a difficult situation.
Grades:
6
7
8
Learners reflect on the relationship between courage and fear, and identify the different character attributes that guide us when facing a challenge.
Unit: Character Education: Caring (Grade 6)
Grades:
6
7
8
Learners define caring through discussion of examples and writing an acrostic.