Students discuss what respect means. In this character education lesson, students read the book Cynthia Ann Parker and discuss the philanthropic acts in the book. Students answer questions about the text on the provided worksheet.

Students explore fair play. In this character education lesson, students examine being fair in decision-making as they participate in role plays and read The Zax.

Sixth graders evaluate trustworthiness in others. For this character education lesson, 6th graders brainstorm items that are trustworthy, and then list attributes of trustworthy friends. Then students read a story to evaluate the...

Students define the word care and discover the importance of caring for others. In this character education instructional activity, students work as a class to brainstorm synonyms for care. Learners write a list of 5 things or people...

Learners watch a video regarding persevering through difficult situations. For this character education lesson, students watch a video about perseverance and discuss the examples of perseverance.

Learners explore self-discipline. In this character education lesson, students define and give examples of discipline and self-discipline. Learners work with a group to complete a related concept map.

Middle schoolers examine the trait of courage. In this character traits lesson, students discuss how to their face fears in order to do the right thing as they discuss the corageous acts of Jackie Robinson.

Eighth graders explore first impressions. In this character education lesson, 8th graders discuss criteria that are used to form first impressions.

Seventh graders explore the trait of honesty. In this character education lesson, 7th graders consider how to exercise good judgement when rules and expectations are not clear.

Students analyze scenarios regarding integrity. In this character education lesson, students participate in group discussions. Students analyze various scenarios regarding integrity and construct a written response in their character...

Sixth graders explore the steps in decision making and responsibility. In this lesson, 6th graders analyze a scenario and decide what actions should be taken. Students write in their journals.

Students read essays.  In this character education lesson, students read about two Texans, answer question about them and discuss their contributions.

Students discuss the meaning of integrity. In this language arts lesson, students work in small groups to read scenarios and discuss how integrity applies to all scenarios. Students discuss what the benefits of having integrity are. 

Young scholars explore responsibility. In this character education lesson, students review the definition of responsibility and brainstorm possible consequences of taking responsibility and not taking responsibility.  Student's...

Students explore the concept of trade. In this trade lesson plan, students simulate a trade store. Students are divided into two groups. Half the class runs the store, half the class are customers. Students try to trade goods and...

Students define caring. In this character education lesson, students examine the attributes of compassion as they read a folktale and discuss plans to help those less fortunate than themselves.