Grades:
6
7
8
In this lesson, learners recognize that courage is something we need when making a difficult choice about something important. A hero makes courageous choices for the good of all, sometimes risking personal safety and comfort.
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Unit: Character Education: Courage (Grade 6)
Grades:
6
7
8
Learners explore stories about a hero, Nelson Mandela, whose actions changed the course of history.
Unit: Character Education: Fairness (Grade 7)
Grades:
6
7
8
In response to the story of Rosa Parks and the Montgomery Bus Boycott, learners reflect on the barriers and challenges to addressing an unfair situation. Given a list of ways to respond to unfair situations, they match them to a list of unfair situations.
Grades:
6
7
8
This lesson challenges learners to think of their personal responsibility to act when they observe unfair treatment. They respond to a scenario and work in small groups to make a plan of action in a specific situation of their choosing.
Unit: The Important Thing About Reading
Grades:
3
4
5
Learners plan and carry out a book drive to benefit children in their community who may not have access to many books at home.
Unit: Bullying Prevention Plan
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Grades:
9
10
11
12
In this lesson, learners explore and address the following questions: Who are the minority voices of the past and how has the civil society sector stepped in to protect their rights? What actions were effective? What public policies are in place to protect them? Who are the bullied today and...
Unit: Be the Change: Personal Health
Grades:
9
10
11
12
Learners look at the role exercise plays in overall health. They make a plan to engage younger children in more active play and exercise.
Unit: Be the Change: Homelessness
Grades:
9
10
11
12
The learners examine their preconceptions about homelessness and build understanding of people who are homeless.
Unit: Majority Rule Minority Rights
Grades:
9
10
11
12
Practice making a decision using principles of majority rule and minority rights.
Unit: Civic Virtue in Modern American Democracy
Grades:
9
10
11
12
The learners analyze examples from history of civic virtue and then select the characteristics they believe are most important for enduring citizen engagement.