Standard Course of Study :: Guidance

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Bio Poem Introductions: Bio-Poems can be used at the beginning of school as an opening activity for the first week of school. They can also be used anytime throughout the year when introductions are necessary (e.g. change of semester class, new students, etc.). In this lesson students will use the writing process as well as computer word processing skills. This activity ensures success and builds self-esteem.; Format: lesson plan (grade 6–8 English Language Arts, Guidance, and Computer Technology Skills); By Linda Taylor.

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.

Why I Am Me Timeline: Student develops a timeline that correlates personal life events with world events. Research and bibliographic skills are incorporated.; Format: lesson plan (grade 6–8 Information Skills, English Language Arts, and Guidance); By Rita Briggs.

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