Sixth graders evaluate trustworthiness in others. In 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...

Seventh graders explore the character trait of reputation. In this character education lesson, 7th graders focus on their personal reputation as they discuss positive character traits and reflect on character quotations in journal entries.

Seventh graders explore the concept of philanthropy. In this service learning lesson, 7th graders examine scenarios based on injustice. Students consider the action they would personally take in the situations by reflection through writing.

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...

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

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

Students 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 activity, 8th graders discuss criteria that are used to form first impressions.

Middle schoolers explore the concept of honest communication. In this character education lesson, students discover eschew obfuscation and role play sincere communication exchanges with other middle schoolers.

Students explore the concept of courage. In this character education lesson, students consider how to have the courage to stand up and fight for community issues.

Students identify long and short term goals. In this perseverance instructional activity, students discuss the difference between short term and long term goals. Students categorize their personal goals as short or long term. Students...

Students explore the concept of philanthropy. In this service learning lesson, students investigate the "Giraffe Heroes Project" and read about service works that teens have completed.

Seventh graders examine their own personal interests and talents.  In this Social Studies lesson plan, 7th graders study an issue that is important to them.  Students write about how he or she can take action in a courageous...

Fifth graders study Nelson Mandela. In this leadership instructional activity, 5th graders study the life of Nelson Mandela. Throughout their learning, they read biographies on Nelson Mandela, compare their community to those in South...

Students explore teen driving habits. In this health journalism lesson, students read the USA Today article titled "Teens Buckle Each Other Up", respond to discussion questions regarding the article, and complete an activity based on the...

Students explore the concept of turnover. In this turnover lesson, students read an article about executives leaving their business. Students discuss the benefits of turnover. Students create their own business and list the ideal...

Pupils explore the different forms of media utilized by journalism including writing, photography, video, sound and the Internet. In this journalism lesson, students compare and contrast the ways in which information is presented between...

Students work as a team member to produce a newspaper.  In this newspaper production lesson plan, students understand the role that each staff member plays in the production of a publication as they demonstrate commitment to...

Students study credit and interest in a novel and consumer math activity. In this credit activity, students read the book Bingo Brown and the Language of Love. Students discuss the book and the ideas of credit, interest, and loans....

Students role play a scenario between a creditor and debtor. In this consumer education instructional activity, students read the book Four Dollars and Fifty Cents, discuss the vocabulary introduced in the book and role play a ...

Students discover what debt, saving, and credit are.  In this personal finance lesson, the teacher reads Not for a Billion Gazillion Dollars, and the students discuss what the main character does in the book in relation to debt,...

Learners explore personal finances. In this money management lesson plan, students read The Berenstain Bears' Mad, Mad, Mad Toy Craze. Learners examine the spending habits of Brother Bear and Sister Bear. Students analyze opportunity...

Young scholars determine whether or not to save or spend and defend a decision.  In this personal finance lesson, students identify opportunity cost of various spending and saving decisions. Young scholars read a story where two...

Investigate how mobile phones impact their lives through this technology instructional activity that has students discuss the history of the cell phone and research how cell phones are being used in third world countries. Students create...