Students analyze examples of honesty. In this character education lesson, students role play various situations and decide if they should engage in honest or dishonest behaviors.

Students explore courage. In this moral and character development lesson, students read biographical information about Jackie Robinson and identify examples of courage exemplified in his life story.

Learners listen to a Mariah Carey song and chose words that explain courage. In this courage lesson, students explore the traits that make a hero. Learners pair share what traits make someone a hero and then discuss their results with...

Students analyze and define the word perseverance as it applies to Martin Luther King, Jr. In this Martin Luther King, Jr. lesson, students discuss the book 'I Have a Dream: The Story of Martin Luther King.' Students analyze the meaning...

Young scholars examine what respect is and isn't. In this character education lesson, students create a t-chart of what respect looks like and doesn't look like. The teacher adds the words bias, prejudice, stereotype and racism to the...

Students discuss proper ways to work in a group. In this character education lesson, students identify the vocabulary words "inclusion" and "exclusion" and create a list of ways to respect others in a group setting.

Young scholars discuss what respect means. In this character education instructional activity, students read the book Cynthia Ann Parker and discuss the philanthropic acts in the book. Young scholars answer questions about the text on...

Learners explore the concept of philanthropy. In this service learning lesson, students read and respond to The Sneetches by Dr. Seuss. Learners discuss self-respect and respect.

Pupils explore sustainable animal production. In this agriculture lesson plan, students examine how animal production is managed in the US and world. They apply this knowledge to real life situations by evaluating the sustainability of a...

Students investigate the Iranian presidential election of 2009. In this world affairs lesson, students explore the evidence of democratic values in Iran and consider how the public demonstrations following the elections were received by...

Students explore the concept of philanthropy. In this service learning instructional activity, students study the works of well-known philanthropists and write an acrostic poem using the word CARING.

Students explore the concept of philanthropy. For this service learning lesson, students read about the philanthropic works of Oprah Winfrey and her Angel Network. Students discuss issues that are important to them.

Students create a bookmark with reminders of simple acts of kindness. For this character education lesson, students participate in a mini-lesson that serves as a great introduction to a service project. Students first brainstorm ways to...

Eighth graders analyze the conveyance of honesty in written products. In this writing skills lesson, 8th graders discuss bias and fabrication in writing. Students practice sincere writing as they write statements regarding the common...

Students discover public trust. In this civics lesson, students explore how to promote public trust as they use their resources to support worthy politicians, athletes, celebrities, and corporations.

Middle schoolers write in their journal. In this philanthropy lesson, students review the definition of philanthropy and read a quote by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Middle schoolers respond to the question "What are you doing for...

Students study a man's life. In this values instructional activity, students read about Frederik De Klerk and answer discussion questions. Students discuss his values, especially integrity, and how they made a difference.

Middle schoolers explore philanthropy and integrity. In this philanthropy lesson, students define the word "integrity," and role play various scenarios to demonstrate integrity.

Middle schoolers brainstorm the characteristics of trusted learners. In this social skills lesson, students brainstorm what a 'community of trusted learners' would look like. Middle schoolers create a continuum of distrustful to...

Students write a poem. In this character lesson, students read a quote about trust and friendship and discuss what they mean. Students write an acrostic poem using the letters in their name and come up with a phrase or word that...

Students write in their journals. In this writing and responsibility lesson, students write about personal responsibility. They have three writing choices to choose from that all deal with this central theme.

Seventh graders discuss promises they have made and whether they have kept them. For this promises lesson, 7th graders work in groups to discuss the importance of promises. They develop a verbal statement about their point of view on...

Eighth graders write about a quote given to them to reflect on the concept of integrity. For this integrity lesson plan, 8th graders connect personal experiences to the concept of integrity and write about it.

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.