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

Goal 7

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

Objective 7.11

Respect alternative points of view.

Resources aligned to this objective

Assertiveness for Students
This lesson will introduce middle school students to assertive behavior as a tool for dealing with disagreements or conflicts with others.
Format: lesson plan (grade 6–8 Guidance)
By Nicki Neumann.
Media mind control
Some research studies indicate that the common portrayal of violence on television has desensitized children towards it. The purpose of this lesson is to help students redevelop their sensitivity towards violence and develop a critical attitude towards the purpose of violence in television.
Format: lesson plan (grade 6–8 Guidance)
By Linda Nelson.
Respecting differences
This guidance and drama unit offers students the opportunity to identify prejudices and understand how certain character traits such as tolerance, respect, and kindness affect their choice of behavior. Since this lesson addresses sensitive issues, teachers should avoid situations that could be hurtful to individuals or groups. This unit can be adapted to almost any age group or ability level.
Format: lesson plan (grade 6–8 Guidance, Theatre Arts Education, and English Language Development)
By Daryl Walker and Judy Peele.

Lesson plans on the web

Creating character: Citizenship
In this lesson from the Shoah Foundation Institute, students explore the concept of citizenship while listening to the perspectives of Holocaust survivors. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 6 Guidance, Social Studies, and English Language Arts)
By USC Shoah Foundation Institute.
Provider: USC Shoah Foundation Institute
Creating character: Concluding lesson
In this concluding lesson, students evaluate and synthesize concepts of character education they learned in previous lessons. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 6 Guidance, Social Studies, and English Language Arts)
By USC Shoah Foundation Institute.
Provider: USC Shoah Foundation Institute
Creating character: Introduction
Creating character contains a series of eight multi-media classroom lessons, each of which explores the importance of positive character development. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 6 Guidance and Social Studies)
By USC Shoah Foundation Institute.
Provider: USC Shoah Foundation Institute
Creating character: Perseverance
In this lesson, students listen to the perspectives of three women who discuss the character trait of perseverance. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 6 Guidance, Social Studies, and English Language Arts)
By USC Shoah Foundation Institute.
Provider: USC Shoah Foundation Institute
Creating character: Respect
In this lesson, students explore the concept of "respect" by listening and viewing testimonials from Holocaust survivors. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 6 Guidance, Social Studies, and English Language Arts)
By USC Shoah Foundation Institute.
Provider: USC Shoah Foundation Institute
Creating character: Responsibility
In this lesson, students explore the concept of "responsibility," by watching video archives from the Shoah Foundation Institute, which focuses on Holocaust survivors. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 6 Guidance, Social Studies, and English Language Arts)
By USC Shoah Foundation Institute.
Provider: USC Shoah Foundation Institute
Creating character: Courage
In this lesson, students explore the concept of "courage", in one of six online activities presented by the Shoah Foundation Institute of the University of Southern California. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 6 Guidance, Social Studies, and English Language Arts)
By USC Shoah Foundation Institute.
Provider: USC Shoah Foundation Institute
Creating character: Justice and Fairness
In this lesson, students explore the concepts of justice and fairness while viewing visual histories from Holocaust survivors. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 6 Guidance, Social Studies, and English Language Arts)
By USC Shoah Foundation Institute.
Provider: USC Shoah Foundation Institute
Would you have helped out?
Students will investigate the dangers faced by escaping slaves and their helpers on the Underground Railroad. Students consider whether they would have helped the escaping slaves. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 6–8 Information Skills, English Language Arts, Guidance, and Social Studies)
Provider: National Geographic