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Doing What's Right
Students hold a class discussion. In this integrity lesson, students discuss the definition of integrity and read various handouts about what it means to do what's right. Students write a reflection in their journals.
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Principles of Integrity
Eighth graders analyze phrases that represent having integrity. In this integrity lesson plan, 8th graders discuss what it means to be true to yourself and be honest when no one is looking.
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Floods: Rising Waters and You
Students examine the relationship between human-made structures, flood waters and the increasing population through video clips, websites and a lab experiment.
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What is Government?
Students explain purpose of government, describe functions of government, and explain how the government impacts individuals and society.
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Hero Stories Teach
Students create a slogan. In this heroes lesson, students identify traits from hero stories that match traits of real life heroes. They discuss what lessons they can learn from heroes about courage and come up with a one line slogan that...
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Naming Trust
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...
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More College Students Get Start-Up Schooling
High schoolers explore the concept of start-up schooling. In this start-up schooling lesson, students read an article about a hands-on approach to teaching about start-up financing and venture funds. High schoolers develop a syllabus for...
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Anonymous Card Delivery
Students make cards as a form of good will. In this card making lesson, students brainstorm a list of people who would benefit from an anonymous card. Students deliver the cards anonymously and observe the reaction of the recipients.
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Dividing the Philanthropic Shares
Young scholars define who volunteers are the and the types of jobs that they do. They identify various groups who volunteer in their community, and locate them on a city map.
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Slow-moving Process
Students explain why the Framers designed a long and complicated legislative process, and evaluate how effectively the legislative branch of the government is serving the purposes for which it was created.
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Anonymous Card Delivery
Students brainstorm a list of people who would benefit from an anonymous card. They then make the card and deliver it. A journal will be created by them to record their feelings of how they felt doing this act and expecting nothing in...