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Students will describe positive contributions people
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Primary Learning Outcomes
What positive contributions can I make to society? What are
some contributions that others have made?
Additional Learning Outcomes
Assessed QCC Standards:
Grade: 7
Character Education
Respect for Others
11
Topic: Respect
for Others
Standard: Altruism:
concern for and motivation to act for the welfare of others. 11.1 Civility and
cheerfulness: courtesy and politeness in action of speech. 11.2
Compassion, kindness and generosity: concern for suffering or
distress of others and response to their feeling and needs. 11.3 Courtesy
and cooperation: recognition of mutual interdependence with others
resulting in polite treatment and respect for them.
Grade: 7
Guidance
A. Self Knowledge
1
Topic: Knowledge
of the influence of a positive self-concept.
Standard: Describe personal likes and
dislikes. Describe individual skills required to fulfill different life roles.
Describe how one’s behavior influences the feelings and actions of others.
Identify environmental influences on attitudes, behaviors, and aptitudes.
2
Topic: Skills to
interact with others.
Standard: Demonstrate respect for the feelings and beliefs of others.
Demonstrate an appreciation for the similarities and differences among people.
Demonstrate tolerance and flexibility in interpersonal and group situations.
Demonstrate skills in responding to criticism. Demonstrate effective group
membership skills. Demonstrate effective social skills. Demonstrate
understanding of different cultures, lifestyles, attitudes, and
abilities.
Procedures/Activities
Step:
1 Duration: 20 min.
Have students complete the “Making a Difference” activity
sheet. After students have completed the activity sheet, discuss their answers,
emphasizing the potential worth of every person to make positive contributions
to society.
Attachments for Step 1
Title: FileName: Making a Difference.doc
Description: Print and copy
for each student.
Step:
2 Duration: 5 min.
Ask students to make a list of ways that they could better use
their potential in the following areas: a. Courtesy toward each other. b. Study
habits and class participation. c. Respect for school conduct rules. d. Respect
for school property. e. Relationships with school staff.
Step: 3 Duration: several weeks
Have each student select one way in which he or she will
attempt to use his or her potential in a positive way for the next two weeks.
Have students encourage one another during this time. After two weeks, discuss
with students their progress and accomplishments.
Materials and Equipment
“Making a Difference” activity sheet
Standards (Local and/or National)
Total Duration
Ten class periods
Technology Connection
Assessment
Students' participation in the activity will be
evaluated.
Extension
This activity could be done throughout the year, and a journal
could be kept of progress.
Remediation
Accommodation
Modification
For students with significant disabilities, what changes can
be made in instruction and teaching delivery to allow students to participate in
classroom instruction while working on IEP objectives and off grade level QCC
standards. Below are suggested modifications correlated to the procedures of
this lesson plan.
