| Student
Learning Objectives |
| Lesson
1: Researching the Meaning |
| The
students will: |
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Create or review
classroom rules that will guide behavior during discussions related to
character traits. |
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Identify six
essential character traits needed for the well being of individuals and
society. |
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Compare the
character traits addressed in this unit with the core democratic values. |
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Develop a plan to
research the meaning of the six character traits. |
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Survey peers and
adults to investigate the meaning of the character traits and the
behaviors that demonstrate the traits. |
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| Lesson
2: Planning to Share Our Discoveries |
| The
students will: |
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Summarize their
research findings on how the character traits are demonstrated and how the
traits impact individuals and society. |
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Create a
five-minute presentation to communicate research findings on the character
traits. |
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| Lesson
3: What Do We Mean By…, Part 1 |
| The
students will: |
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Communicate
their research findings on the character traits. |
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Describe
behavioral examples of the character traits. |
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Analyze
the impact on individuals, the school community, and society when these
character traits are demonstrated. |
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Assess
how well they think they demonstrate the character traits. |
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| Lesson
4: What Do We Mean By…, Part 2 |
| The
students will: |
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Communicate
their research findings on the character traits. |
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Describe
behavioral examples of the character traits. |
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Analyze
the impact on individuals, the school community, and society when these
character traits are demonstrated. |
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Assess
how well they think they demonstrate the character traits. |
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| Lesson
5: Courage, Part 1 |
| The
students will: |
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Recognize
the courage it often takes to demonstrate the six character traits. |
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Evaluate
behaviors to determine if they are examples of the six character traits. |
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| Lesson
6: Courage, Part 2 |
| The
students will: |
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Evaluate
behaviors to determine if they are examples of the six character traits. |
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Identify
situations where courage is necessary in order to demonstrate the six
character traits. |
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Analyze
what it takes to be courageous. |
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Practice
communication skills needed to act courageously. (Optional) |
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| Lesson
7: Uncovering the Character in Our School, Part 1 |
| The
students will: |
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Review
research that investigates the impact of a positive school community on
students. |
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Assess
ways students and staff demonstrate the six character traits. |
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Identify
school groups and organizations that promote the six character traits. |
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Lesson 8:
Uncovering the Character in Our School, Part 2 |
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The students will: |
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Select
one or two character traits to improve within the school community. |
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Create
plans for gathering additional information on what might be done to
increase the demonstration of the selected traits. |
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Lesson 9:
Assessing the Character in Our School |
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The students will: |
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Compile
the data regarding which of the character traits students, staff, and
school organizations believe should be encouraged to improve the school
community. |
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Assess
what could be done to maintain or improve the demonstration of the
character traits in the school. |
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Develop
optional ways to increase the demonstration of the selected traits. |
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Lesson 10:
Building on the Character in Our School |
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The students will: |
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Develop
plans to increase the demonstration of the selected traits and improve the
school community. |
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Assess
their personal behavior and how they demonstrate the six character traits. |
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Develop
a personal plan for maintaining or improving their demonstration of the
character traits. |
