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The Popular Bully

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders investigate bullying and nonviolent ways to deal with bullies.  In this conflict management lesson plan, 5th graders discover the definition for the word ahimsa and examine ways to incorporate that philosophy into...
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Julie Negrin

How to Teach Cooking to Kids

For Teachers 1st - 8th
Youngsters are more likely to eat something if they've worked hard to make it! Plan a cooking class with an e-booklet from Julie Negrin, author of Easy Meals to Cook With Kids. It includes what you should consider about your...
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Gandhi's Life and Guiding Principles

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders investigate philosophy by researching the life of Mahatma Gandhi.  In this biographical lesson, 2nd graders listen to a reading of the book "Gandhi" and make a character map of his actions, feelings and thoughts....
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Gandhi's "Good Life": The Spiritual Dimension

For Teachers 2nd - 12th
Young scholars investigate awareness and spiritual transformation by researching the life of Gandhi.  In this philosophy lesson, students discuss living in an aware state by practicing yoga, eating vegetarian, and becoming immersed...
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Gandhi's Childhood Experience of Truth and Nonviolence

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders investigate philosophy by researching the life of Mahatma Gandhi. In this historical biography lesson, 4th graders examine the peaceful philosophy of India's most famous resident. Students participate in role-playing...
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Mate Selection: Characteristics, Qualities, and Values

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students develop a personal philosophy about marriage while participating in power point presentation, classroom activities, and discussion. They compose a personal list of characteristics, qualities, and values desired in a marriage...
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Conflict Resolution in 9 Easy Steps

For Teachers 1st - 6th
Young scholars investigate student psychology by reading assigned text about nonviolence. For this conflict resolution lesson, students read nine specific steps they should take the next time they are in an argument with someone. Young...
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Mate Selection: Characteristics, Qualities, and Values

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students develop a personal philosophy about marriage. They compose a personal list of characteristics, qualities, and values desired in a marriage partner and discuss why "You Don't Marry What You Want You Marry What You are".
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Family Life And Sexual Health

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Learners investigate the philosophy of health as outlined in the FLASH curriculum. They practice how to appreciate and respect themselves in respect to sexuality and overall wellness. There is also a section of the lesson that focuses on...
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F.L.A.S.H. Introduction

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
F.L.A.S.H stands for Family Life and Sexual Health, it's a program specifically focused on providing special needs learners with vital information regarding personal and sexual health. This is an overview of the program, complete with...
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Touch and Abstinence

For Teachers 9th - 10th
FLASH has put together another good lesson about touch and abstinence. Humans need human touch, yet many confuse this need for touch, and their desire for sex. Discuss the four types of touch with your health or teen issues class. There...
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An Introduction to Nutrition

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed Standards
Whether you need a new textbook for your health class, or a few exercises and passages for your lesson on nutrition, you'll find what you need with a thorough nutritional science resource. With 15 chapters that cover elements of...
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Spiritual Health: Serving the Whole Person

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Students investigate a web-course designed to help them develop an understanding of their spiritual lives, find resources for spiritual emergencies and to consider the meaning of death. This course is Christian and Biblical-based.
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Seidokan Aikido

For Students 9th - 10th
This site describes seidokan aikido, a modification of the original Aikido style. It studies the fundamentals and philosophy of Aikido and teaches students to develop their own way.
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Chebucto Community Net: Taoism

For Students 9th - 10th
Website from the Chebucto Community Net dedicated to the Tao and the philosophy of Tai Chi Chuan.
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University of Virginia

Univ. Of Virginia: Andreas Vesalius, the Humanist.

For Students 9th - 10th
Information on Andreas Vesalius, who wrote the first complete textbook on human anatomy from researching ancient Greek anatomy. It also explains the humanist philosophy.
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Kyudo the Meishin Kyudojo Homepage

For Students 9th - 10th
Dedicated to the instruction and advancement of kyudo, the way of the bow. Includes sections on history, philosophy, technique, equipment and resources.
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CNN

Cnn: Human to Hero: Nadia Comaneci

For Students 9th - 10th
A 2012 article about gymnast Nadia Comaneci's life and career, including quotes from her regarding her achievements and philosophy.
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Internet Classics Archive: Works by Hippocrates

For Students 9th - 10th
Contains s number of works written by Hippocrates and translated by Francis Adams. Extensive primary source material.
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Yamashita Aikido Organization

For Students 9th - 10th
The organization, whcih strives to teach the traditional philosophy of Aikido, has existed for over 40 years since the end of World War II.
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American Meditation Institute: A Systematic Procedure for Meditation

For Students 9th - 10th
The American Meditation Institute for Yoga Science & Philosophy provides this step-by-step procedure on how to meditate.

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