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This activity requires the student to demonstrate an understanding of classification, patterning, and seriation. The students will complete the project based on personal characteristics.

Format: lesson plan (grade K–1 Guidance, Healthful Living, and Social Studies)

By Bunnie R. Brewer.

Autobiographical expression

In CareerStart lessons: Grade six, page 1.2

This lesson for grade 6 introduces students to the theory of multiple intelligences. Students consider what their personal strengths are according to this theory.

Format: lesson plan (grade 6–8 English Language Arts and Guidance)

By Ruth Roberts.Adapted by Jennifer Brookshire and Julie McCann.

A friend, starting with you!

This lesson helps students learn about themselves and how good a friend they are to others. It helps children identify their own special talents and characteristics while showing the importance of good self-esteem in making new friends.

Format: lesson plan (grade K–5 Guidance)

By Sara Smith.

Goals, goals, goals

Students will be introduced to the benefits of goal-setting and the steps in the goal setting process. A group activity with a ball will give students practice in all steps of the process and an opportunity to see the benefits of setting goals.

Format: lesson plan (grade K–8 Guidance)

By Pat Nystrom.

Let's take a trip: Careers in tourism

In CareerStart lessons: Grade six, page 4.10

In this lesson for grade six, students will create advertisements for travel destinations in Europe and South America and will research careers in travel and tourism.

Format: lesson plan (grade 6 Guidance and Social Studies)

By Shea Calloway.

Try to see it my way; I'll try to see it yours

This lesson includes guided class discussion and a hands-on activity demonstrating the importance of clear communication in avoiding misunderstanding and conflict. Students use wooden blocks in a building activity that allows them to actually experience the difference in their own and another student's perception and understanding of verbal building instructions.

Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Guidance)

By Karen Osborne-Rowland.

Who's unique?

Encourages students to examine their ideas about how they are different and similar to each other by participating in an activity and then discussing their thoughts.

Format: lesson plan (grade K–5 Guidance and Healthful Living)

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 Guidance and Information Skills)

By Rita Briggs.

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