The learners read about two very different Texas pioneers - William Goyens and Mary Maverick - and identify how they earned the trust of others.
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Unit: Character Education: Trustworthiness (Grade 7)
Unit: Character Education: Trustworthiness (Grade 8)
The learners identify the different communities with which they engage. They explore what it means to develop reciprocal trust within different communities.
We learn about public trust and identify characteristics of public figures that merit trust. Learners also discuss how they can use their own time, talent, and treasure to support trustworthy politicians, sports figures, corporations, and celebrities.
In this lesson, learners describe what a group looks like that has a high level of trust with each other.
Learners compare two communities to which they belong using a Venn diagram and descriptive words related to trustworthiness.
Unit: Generosity of Spirit Folktales
Sometimes it is wise to follow the advice of others and at other times it will only bring disaster. This lesson examines stories from South Africa, Morocco, and Nigeria and character traits valued in those cultures.
Unit: Character Education: Integrity (Grade 6)
Learners listen to different statements of "the right thing to do" and determine the source of the value or judgment.
Learners look at different scenarios and explore the pros and cons of acting with integrity when no one is watching.
Learners read a brief description of the tough choice Frederik de Klerk faced as a leader in South Africa. They look at the strength needed to act with integrity when the pressure tells us to conform.
In three scenarios that challenge one's integrity, the young people discuss and provide rationale for their decision-making.