The most important role models for learners demonstrate how one can live responsibly in our world while achieving success by contemporary measure. The great gift and challenge of Judaism is to bring holiness to the profane- to the worldly. The models offered in this lesson are successful in this...
The learners define courage and describe the identity of someone with courage. They describe courage with words that show what it is and what it isn't.
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.
Learners analyze the words to a song about prejudice, "Carefully Taught." They rewrite the lyrics with a more positive message.
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.
The purpose of this lesson is for learners to create a vocabulary wall about respect. They will define words associated with respect and disrespect and write a sentence using a vocabulary word.
Learners discuss the courage and traits of a classic hero from literature or movies like the Avengers, Hunger Games, Star Wars, and Lord of the Rings.
Learners reflect on the relationship between courage and fear, and identify the different character attributes that guide us when facing a challenge.
Learners reflect on their experience with performing an act of kindness from the previous lesson. They compare their experience to the message in a folktale, and write about the impact of a single small act of caring.
A celebrity philanthropist may become focused on a specific cause because her life is connected to the cause. Learners read about Oprah Winfrey's philanthopic work and then reflect on issues that are important to them.