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K–12 teaching and learning · from the UNC School of Education

Guidance — Grades 6–8

Goal 7: Acquire the attitudes, knowledge, and interpersonal skills to help understand and respect self and others.

Objective 7.03. Classify and appropriately express feelings.

Additional related resources

We’re in the process of aligning our content for students to the Standard Course of Study. As we do, you’ll find it here.

General resources

Aligned lesson plans

Seeds of change
This lesson plan offers middle school students an overview of the physical and emotional changes of adolescence. Students will explore emotions experienced each day and how these emotions can impact behavior. Students will examine their school behaviors and identify ways to change negative behaviors into positive behaviors.
Format: lesson plan (grade 6–8 Guidance)

Resources on the web

Creating character: Introduction
This introductory lesson begins with an interview of Elena Nightengale, Jewish Survivor of the Holocaust, who discusses the importance of respecting all human beings regardless of differences. Nightengale also discusses integrity and honesty and the power... (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 6 Guidance and Social Studies)
Provided by: USC Shoah Foundation Institute