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Two Trustworthy Texans

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students read essays.  In this character education lesson, students read about two Texans, answer question about them and discuss their contributions.
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Defining Caring

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students demonstrate the philanthropic act of caring. In this character education lesson, students brainstorm synonyms for care or caring and think of ways to demonstrate caring qualities.
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A Long Walk

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders identify ways people persevere in a difficult situation. In this character education lesson, 7th graders watch a video about a man with cerebral palsy and discuss ways he perseveres.
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Stick Your Neck Out

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students research stories of teens who care using a website embedded in the lesson.  In this character education lesson, students read about students who performed philanthropic acts and discuss the projects that most influenced them.
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Feed Just One

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners reflect on the life of Mother Teresa. In this character education lesson, students are introduced to Mother Teresa and how she exemplified caring for others. Learners read a short biography about her and answer questions about...
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Act of Honesty

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers 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.
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Playing By The Rules

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students investigate the meaning of honesty. In this character education lesson, students brainstorm school experiences where they have the choice of being honest. Students illustrate and describe actions related to honesty in a journal.
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Caring Makes a Difference

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers 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.
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Make a Difference

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders examine the trait of kindness. In this character education lesson, 7th graders discuss pro-social behavior and design personal plans to share kindness.
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Integrity - Stanton Style

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers explore the contributions of Elizabeth Cady Stanton. In this character education lesson plan, students read a handout regarding Stanton's life. Middle schoolers respond to discussion questions regarding her philanthropic...
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Refusing to Budge

For Teachers 6th - 8th
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.
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First Impressions

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders explore first impressions. For this character education lesson, 8th graders discuss criteria that are used to form first impressions.
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Honesty and the Common Good

For Teachers 7th
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.
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Issues to Stand By

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore the concept of courage. In this character education instructional activity, students consider how to have the courage to stand up and fight for community issues.
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Bullying

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders investigate bullying. In this character education lesson, 7th graders participate in a class discussion on how to make the school a more respectful place. Students brainstorm ideas and develop a plan to create a...
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Defining Respect

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students 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 chart....
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Take Responsibility

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine the importance of responsibility. In this character education lesson plan, students participate in a group discussion to explore and define responsibility.
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Character Education - Self Respect, Respect for Others

For Teachers K
Students respond the story of Chrysanthemum by Kevin Henkes and discuss the ways in which she showed respect for herself and for others.
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Character Education-Honesty

For Teachers 1st
First graders learn the importance of honesty as they practice problem solving, listening, and sequencing skills. The lesson uses the story, " Too Many Tamales."
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How Can We Care?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore the concept of caring. In this character education lesson plan, students consider how to show others they care about them as they brainstorm and discuss acts of caring.
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A Straightforward Approach

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers discuss the importance of honesty. In this character education instructional activity, students discuss being honest. Middle schoolers explore the question, "How is our community and world improved and strengthened when...
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Everyday Courage

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders compare scenarios about courage. In this character education lesson, 6th graders discover what it means to be brave. Students analyze scenarios and determine if courage was necessary.
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Acting it Out

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore responsible behavior. In this character education lesson, students work in groups to act out scenarios using or disregarding responsible behavior. Students discuss personal feelings and consequences of each situation.
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Assuming Responsibility

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders explore the concept of responsibility. In this character education lesson, 6th graders discuss the various types of responsibilities they have. Students create their own definition of responsibility based on the list they...

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