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Personal Responsibility
Students write in their journals. For 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.
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Promises, Promises
Seventh graders discuss promises they have made and whether they have kept them. In 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 each...
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Character Education: Integrity
Eighth graders write about a quote given to them to reflect on the concept of integrity. In this integrity lesson plan, 8th graders connect personal experiences to the concept of integrity and write about it.
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Refusing to Budge
Middle schoolers 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.
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How My Parents Learned to Eat
Students identify popular foods in Japan. In this social studies lesson, students read the story How My Parents Learned to Eat and discuss ways that the Japanese eat their food. Students research popular foods in Japan.
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Trust Circles
Young scholars explore trustworthiness. In this character development lesson, students brainstorm synonyms for trustworthiness. Young scholars consider two communities to which they belong, and compare and contrast these communities by...
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Trustworthiness
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...
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Trustworthy Reputation
Seventh graders explore the character trait of reputation. In this character education instructional activity, 7th graders focus on their personal reputation as they discuss positive character traits and reflect on character quotations...
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Two Trustworthy Texans
Seventh graders read about two pioneers from Texas and learn how they became well trusted people. For this trust lesson, 7th graders read essays about two Texas pioneers. They learn vocabulary such as loyalty, honesty, good reputation,...
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What Can We Do?
Seventh graders explore the concept of philanthropy. In this service learning lesson plan, 7th graders examine scenarios based on injustice. Students consider the action they would personally take in the situations by reflection through...
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Defining Caring
Students define the word care and discover the importance of caring for others. In this character education lesson plan, students work as a class to brainstorm synonyms for care. Learners write a list of 5 things or people that they care...
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A Long Walk
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.
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Discipline vs. Self-Discipline
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.
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Doing the Right Thing
Young scholars 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.
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First Impressions
Eighth graders explore first impressions. In this character education lesson, 8th graders discuss criteria that are used to form first impressions.
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Honest Communication
Students explore the concept of honest communication. In this character education lesson, students discover eschew obfuscation and role play sincere communication exchanges with other students.
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Honesty and the Common Good
Seventh graders explore the trait of honesty. In this character education instructional activity, 7th graders consider how to exercise good judgement when rules and expectations are not clear.
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Long-Term Goals
Middle schoolers identify long and short term goals. For this perseverance lesson, students discuss the difference between short term and long term goals. Middle schoolers categorize their personal goals as short or long term. Students...
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Stick Your Neck Out
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.
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What is your thing?
Seventh graders examine their own personal interests and talents. For this Social Studies lesson, 7th graders study an issue that is important to them. Students write about how he or she can take action in a courageous way to make a...
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7 Steps for Creating a Socially Conscious Community
Twelfth graders examine the steps that one can take to turn awareness of a human rights abuse into action it. In this Current events lesson, 12th graders analyze the compelling factors which can influence personal action in any given...
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Bedrock Learning
Students test and identify soil and rock samples. In this rock and soil lesson plan, students video themselves gathering samples. Students test the samples and create graphs showing the results.
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Granary Door Dogon, Mali
Young scholars explore a creation myth. In this visual arts instructional activity, students discuss the Dogon creation myth and the design and make refrigerator magnets in the style of Dogan granary doors. The design of the magnets...
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A Time to Break Silence
Eleventh graders investigate Martin Luther King's decision to speak out against the war in Vietnam. In this American History lesson, 11th graders read excerpts of MLK's speech. Students examine why King made the decision to speak out.