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Courage in the Movies
Students examine the decisions and behaviors of movie characters to encourage awareness of their own ethical decision making. In this character education instructional activity, students discuss integrity and watch one of the listed...
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A Look At An influential African American
Students research an influential African American. For this character education lesson, students use a variety of research materials and write a biographical report about a famous African American. Students identify the six pillars of...
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A Thousand Words
Young scholars demonstrate compassion for others. In this character education lesson plan, students view photos from magazines and interpret what they see. Young scholars discuss the feelings they get when viewing the photos.
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Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
Students participate in a recycling campaign. In this recycling lesson, students create an Earth Day display for a local store. Students design a mural as a reminder to people of ways to reduce, reuse and recycle.
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Protecting the Planet
Students discuss being a responsible student by helping to protect the rainforest. In this citizenship lesson, students brainstorm ideas to help global warming, warfare, human-rights abuses and acid rain. Students write an essay to send...
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Following the Footsteps of Einstein
Young scholars inquire about creating inventions. In this inventions lesson, students read the biography of Albert Einstein and discuss ethics. Young scholars brainstorm ideas that will change their community.