Respect in Action
Grades:
6, 7, 8
Subjects:
Learners define actions they can take to show respect in their school and community.
Duration
PrintOne 20-minute session
Objectives
The learner will:
- describe self-respect and respect for others.
Bibliography
Harris,Thomas Anthony. I'm OK--You're OK. Harper paperbacks, 2004. ISBN: 10: 0060724277
Instructions
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Anticipatory Set:
Display the following four lines from the book, I’m OK, You’re OK, by Dr. Harris.
- I'm Not OK; You're OK
- I'm Not OK; You're Not OK
- I'm OK; You're Not OK
- I'm OK; You're OK
Dr. Harris concluded that the most common way individuals look at their lives is I'm Not OK; You're OK.
He also concluded that the I’m OK; You’re OK approach to life is the most ideal and worthwhile.
Discuss: What is one thing you could do to help bring an I’m OK; You’re OK attitude to our relationships?
Discuss:
- How does "I'm not OK" relate to the idea of self-respect? How might someone overcome feelings of I’m Not OK?
- How does "You're OK" or "You're not OK" relate to the idea of respect for others?
- What are some things our group could propose to do to bring an I'm OK; You're OK attitude to our community?
Philanthropy Framework
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Strand PHIL.II Philanthropy and Civil Society
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Standard PCS 01. Self, citizenship, and society
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Benchmark MS.4 Describe the characteristics of someone who helps others.
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Standard PCS 02. Diverse Cultures
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Benchmark MS.2 Describe the importance of hearing all voices in a community and respecting their right to be heard.
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Benchmark MS.3 Give an example of how philanthropy can transcend cultures.
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Strand PHIL.III Philanthropy and the Individual
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Standard PI 01. Reasons for Individual Philanthropy
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Benchmark MS.3 Identify and give examples of stewardship in cultural traditions around the world.
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