Class groups bring feeling words alive by creating a poster that illustrates with images and colors, but not words, the feeling conjured by the word. The posters are then combined into a mural for the classroom wall.

A "My Self-Concept Report Card" worksheet launches a lesson about the importance of positive self-talk. After completing the worksheet, individuals make a list of the things they would do to improve or maintain a positive self-concept.

Mirror, mirror. Hook sophomores into the benefits of positive self-talk with a lesson that asks them to reflect on the roles they play at home, at school, and in their communities. Class members fill out a “Looking At Me In My...

Life is like trying to juggle three tennis balls! That's the big idea in a lesson that asks freshmen to consider that sometimes juggling the areas of their lives (social/emotion, academic, and career) runs smoothly and sometimes not so...

The seventh lesson plan in the Lord of the Flies unit asks scholars to consider whether or not an individual can overcome the worst thing they have ever done. Groups read different articles related to the question, share their expertise...

Learners examine the topic of bully prevention. For this character education lesson, students establish what bullying is, role play bullying scenarios, and discuss how to manage bullying incidents.

Middle schoolers participate in a lesson plan examining the concept of character and how it is the foundation of lasting human relationships. They examine character traits that are considered positive and then define the differences...

Fourth graders listen as the counselor reads statements. They receive a tic-tac-toe worksheet and complete it with two different color crayons. Students look at the overhead projector and check their tic-tac-toe game card. They discuss...

Teach pupils to identify different forms of cyberbullying, including harassment, deception, “flaming,” and threats to safety, as well as how to handle a situation in which cyberbullying might be involved.

When faced with a difficult situation, do you respond selfishly, face it head on, or ignore the problem? This game encourages learners to evaluate the wide range of reactions we can have to problematic situations, and how our responses...

Here's something unusual and thoughtful: have your scholars do some pensive reflection themselves before tackling how such meditative techniques are used in prison rehabilitation programs. They watch the...

Groups read primary and secondary sources detailing the ambush at Bloody Brook on September 18, 1675 and the attack on The Falls in May of 1676. After examining the results of each attack, groups reflect on the language...

Students identify the differences between assertive, aggressive, passive and manipulative behaviors. They relate each behavior to a relationship they have with a family member.

Students, who are considered delinquent, prepare for the behavioral demands and expectations in society. They develop skills needed for social support networks, friendships and adjusting to social situations.

Tenth graders examine how heroic behavior is done by average people who stay true to their beliefs. They investigate how discrimination can be prevented.

Students examine character traits to find the most positive behaviors.  In this getting along activity, students identify behaviors that are beneficial to getting along.  Students evaluate their own behaviors and target three...

Students prepare for a trip to an aquarium by identifying otters, their body parts and behaviors as they read "Pup's Supper", do an otter pantomime and make a puppet. After their field trip, they complete a Venn Diagram of Otter behaviors.

Students investigate beaver adaptations, life cycle, and the effects of beaver behavior on ecosystems. They compare and contrast how beavers influence the ecology of both forest and aquatic ecosystems.

Sixth graders observe and record data about humpback whales in Hawaii. In this humpback whale watching lesson plan, 6th graders watch the activity of whales from a Hawaiian beach. They record data about their behavior and complete a...

Students explore psychology by participating in a student behavior activity. In this group dynamic lesson, students identify ways to keep several students interested and focused on one task. Students complete worksheets discussing family...

This is a well-designed science activity which helps students learn the behavior of different species of birds. Working with partners and in small team, students learn to scientifically observe birds.

Students study animal behavior and how it changes to its environment.  In this animal lesson students design and conduct experiments.

Second graders play a game about personal health behaviors related to nutrition.

Students, in groups, observe, collect data, and analyze mammal behaviors.