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The Byzantine Empire and the Rise of Russia
Eighth graders examine the Byzantine Empire and the rise of Russia. In this world history lesson plan, 8th graders complete a webquest that requires them to research the Hagia Sophia, Byzantine art, and Byzantine leadership.
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Country Capitals
Students define the meaning of country capital. In this country capital lesson, students identify the symbol and find country capitals. Students locate and label capital cities on a map and insert the capital symbol.
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Circle of Caring
Students examine lives that have been lived for the positive good of others. In this philanthropy lesson plan, students discuss famous philanthropists and what they have in common. Students define philanthropy, discuss what caring means...
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Defining Caring
Young scholars demonstrate the philanthropic act of caring. In this character education activity, students brainstorm synonyms for care or caring and think of ways to demonstrate caring qualities.
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Shackleton's Antarctic Adventure
Young scholars research the exploration of Antarctica by the explorer Sir Ernest Shackelton. In this Antarctic exploration lesson, students watch a movie about Sir Ernest Shackelton and his ship the Endurance. Young scholars study a map...
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A Long Walk
Seventh graders identify ways people persevere in a difficult situation. In this character education instructional activity, 7th graders watch a video about a man with cerebral palsy and discuss ways he perseveres.
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Random Acts of Kindness
Students make a bookmark. In this community lesson, students review the meaning of caring. They discuss how doing small acts of kindness can affect a community, and they make a bookmark to remind them to do kind things for others.
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Stick Your Neck Out
Students research stories of teens who care using a website embedded in the lesson. In this character education lesson, students read about students who performed philanthropic acts and discuss the projects that most influenced them.
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What is Democracy?
Students explore the facets of democracy. In this civic responsibility activity, students create a definition of democracy and discuss the difference between a spectator and a participatory citizen. Students discuss whose...
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Caring and Gratitude
Students understand the importance of being grateful for what they have. For this philanthropic lesson, students respond to a quote by Matthew McConaughey about gratitude. Students brainstorm a list of important things in their lives and...
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What Type of Caring?
Eighth graders examine how they care about others. In this caring lesson, 8th graders make a list of five things that they care about and place them on charts that are placed around the room. They classify them according to what type of...
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Feed Just One
Students reflect on the life of Mother Teresa. In this character education lesson, students are introduced to Mother Teresa and how she exemplified caring for others. Students read a short biography about her and answer questions about...
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Character Education: Caring- Oprah Winfrey
Students explore celebrity philanthropy. In this character development instructional activity, students read an article and discuss Oprah Winfrey's involvement in several charitable organizations.
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Courageous Heroes
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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Courage to Change the World
Students explore the life of Nelson Mandela. In this biographical lesson, students read a biography about Nelson Mandela and discuss his life accomplishments. Students watch an Internet video about Mandela and discuss examples in his...
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A Straightforward Approach
Young scholars explore the concept of philanthropy. In this character education lesson plan, students discuss the value of honesty and consider honesty towards self, family, friends, and the community as they write a reflection.
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Act of Honesty
Learners analyze examples of honesty. In this character education lesson plan, students role play various situations and decide if they should engage in honest or dishonest behaviors.
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Bigger than Life
Middle schoolers explore courage. In this moral and character development instructional activity, students read biographical information about Jackie Robinson and identify examples of courage exemplified in his life story.
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Character Education Courage
Students listen to a Mariah Carey song and chose words that explain courage. In this courage lesson, students explore the traits that make a hero. Students pair share what traits make someone a hero and then discuss their results with...
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What Is a Promise?
Middle schoolers brainstorm the definition of honesty. In this honesty lesson, students read Ostrich Egg Wife and discuss events in the story relating to honesty and breaking a promise. Middle schoolers explore ways the main character...
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Playing By The Rules
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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Character Education: Perseverance
Students analyze and define the word perseverance as it applies to Martin Luther King, Jr. In this Martin Luther King, Jr. lesson, students discuss the book 'I Have a Dream: The Story of Martin Luther King.' Students analyze the meaning...
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Talking Heads
Middle schoolers create an imaginary conversation. In this perseverance lesson, students complete a t-chart about words that describe perseverance and words that describe the opposite of perseverance. Middle schoolers sketch a "talking...
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Bullying
Seventh graders investigate bullying. For this character education lesson, 7th graders participate in a class discussion on how to make the school a more respectful place. Students brainstorm ideas and develop a plan to create a...
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