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Character Education: Perseverance

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders develop long term finance goals and understand why they are important. In this character education lesson, 6th graders compare the benefits of perseverance versus impulse spending. Students set five personal goals.
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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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Obstacles to Perseverance

For Teachers 6th - 8th
What does it mean to persevere. Young historians review the definition of perseverance then brainstorm a list of obstacles colonists and revolutionaries had to overcome during the American Revolution. Using this list, they identify...
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Small Actions with Big Purpose

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders examine the trait of perseverance. In this character education activity, 7th graders discuss community causes they care about and make plans to contribute their time and energy to overcome their personally-selected issues.
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Taking on a Task

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders identify ways to persevere. In this character education lesson plan, 8th graders work in small groups to complete a task using strategies to persevere.
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Moving West!

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Young scholars explore, explain and experience the importance of good character traits in everyday life by assessing the challenging journeys traveled on the Oregon Trail. They study the daily accounts of perseverance and courage along...
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Long-Term Goals

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers set long-term and short-term goals. In this character education lesson, students determine whether goals that they write for themselves are long-term or short-term.
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My Personal Best

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students persevere to build character. In this philanthropy activity, students consider how to put forth their personal best in all areas of their lives as they participate in a physical activity.
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A Long Walk

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers watch a video regarding persevering through difficult situations. In this character education instructional activity, students watch a video about perseverance and discuss the examples of perseverance.
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Don't Give Up

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders demonstrate perseverance. In this character education lesson, 8th graders define the word perseverance and identify difficult tasks they face regularly which require perseverance.
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Facing Obstacles with Creativity and Humor

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners explore how to overcome obstacles. In this perseverance instructional activity, students discuss effective strategies that could be used when faced with an obstacle. Learners discuss why having a plan, teamwork and perseverance...
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Long-Term Goals

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars identify long and short term goals. In this perseverance lesson, students discuss the difference between short term and long term goals. Young scholars categorize their personal goals as short or long term. Students read a...

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