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Curated OER

Classic Hero

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers discuss hero tales. For this character education lesson, students identify heroes from the movie Star Wars and explain how the hero showed courage. Middle schoolers reflect upon their own definition of courage and...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Origin of the Purple Heart

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Students research the origin of the Purple Heart. For this writing lesson students research personal stories of friends or family who have received the Purple Heart. Students then design their own armed forces award complete with an...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Mary, Queen of Scots: Heroine or Harlot?

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students explain how international politics, religion, and cultural beliefs influenced the life of Mary Queen of Scots. They watch a film about Mary, Queen of Scots and participate in a discussion and variety of extension activities.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Trustworthy Reputation

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders explore psychology by writing reflections about quotations. In this human behavior lesson, 7th graders read a list of famous quotes about trust by men such as Benjamin Franklin and William Shakespeare. Students complete a...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Defining Respect

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners 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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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Two Trustworthy Texans

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders read about two pioneers from Texas and learn how they became well trusted people. In this trust lesson, 7th graders read essays about two Texas pioneers. They learn vocabulary such as loyalty, honesty, good reputation,...
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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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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Fit to Lead

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students assess the personalities of Ugandan politicians Yoweri Museveni and Nasser Ntege Sebaggala in the context of modern Ugandan politics, and decide which one might make a better leader of Uganda. Students then consider what their...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Courageous Heroes

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students investigate the concept of a hero. In this character education lesson, students define courage and discuss heroes they know. Students brainstorm ways to describe a hero and create an acrostic poem.
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Playing By The Rules

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

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Pupils explore the concept of philanthropy. For this service learning lesson, students study the works of well-known philanthropists and write an acrostic poem using the word CARING.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Community of Trusted Learners

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers brainstorm the characteristics of trusted learners. In this social skills lesson, students brainstorm what a 'community of trusted learners' would look like. Middle schoolers create a continuum of distrustful to...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Taking Them On Faith?

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Learners explore, examine and study about the role of religion in presidential campaigns and elections by reading and discussing the article, "God" 08: Whose, and How Much, Will Voters Accept?" They research a variety of presidents...
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Curated OER

Playing by the Rules

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners discuss honesty and the common good. In this character education lesson, students observe a role play demonstrating inappropriate classroom behaviors. Learners evaluate consequences of actions and draw a t-chart comparing...
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Handout
Free Management Library

Map: Overview of Leadership in Organizations

For Students 9th - 10th
This site includes a vast amount of information regarding leadership. Topics include leadership styles, theories, and trends. Consists of a large number of links that allow for easy access to distinct topics.
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Handout
Free Management Library

Map: Overview of Leadership in Organizations

For Students 9th - 10th
This site includes a vast amount of information regarding leadership. Topics include leadership styles, theories, and trends. Consists of a large number of links that allow for easy access to distinct topics.
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Website
Mind Tools

Mind Tools: Leadership Skills: Become an Exceptional Leader

For Students 9th - 10th
Site lists a wide range of resources on the various approaches and techniques of developing leadership skills. Quiz allows participants to find their personal qualities of leadership, browse different leadership styles, or discuss...
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Article
Other

What Are Good Leadership Skills: Example Leadership Skills List

For Students 9th - 10th
Web page teaches ten important qualities of strong leadership.
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Donald Clark

Leadership Self Assessment Activity

For Students 9th - 10th
A self-assessment on leadership qualities. Great for both teachers and students looking to evaluate their own leadership potential! Could also be used to look at skills/vocabulary associated with leadership.
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Mind Tools

Mind Tools: Emotional Intelligence in Leadership: Learning How to Be More Aware

For Students 9th - 10th
Internet article discusses the five main elements of emotional intelligence, including self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, and social skills, and offers practical and applicable ways to incorporate these qualities into...
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Interactive
Vocabulary University

My vocabulary.com: Character Education and Leadership

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This is a variety of vocabulary puzzles and activities using vocabulary words pertaining to Character Education and Leadership. It also offers an extensive vocabulary word list for character and leadership.
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Unit Plan
TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: Sheryl Sandberg: Why We Have Too Few Women Leaders

For Students 9th - 10th
In this video, Sheryl Sandberg examines the problem that few women have leadership roles in business and government and offers advice to women who want to hold leadership positions. [14:58] Includes a brief quiz and a list of additional...
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Article
Other

What Are Good Leadership Skills: Developing Good Leadership Skills

For Students 9th - 10th
Being a good leader is not an easy task and it can often be confused with having a great deal of expertise. This article allows readers to decide what leadership is not and to find out if they have what it takes to be a good leader.
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Website
Stanford University

Stanford University: Dr. King Charismatic Leadership in a Mass Struggle

For Students 9th - 10th
The author(the foremost living authority on Dr. King today) examines the idea and role charisma played in King's leadership style and abilities. The author argues that his use of charisma was not all Dr. King utilized.