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The centerpiece of the site is the "Gallery of Achievement" which showcases the lives and achievements of legendary persons who have contributed to the development of the 21st century and who fascinate the public. The purpose to the exhibit is to show that these achievers were ordinary people that did extraordinary things, thereby inspiring others to greatness. The gallery features audio and video clips as well as written interviews with the subjects, biographies of their lives and profiles of their accomplishments. The achievers are categorized into several areas including the arts, public service, sports, business, and science and exploration. Bumpy Pumpkin
http://www.BumpyPumpkin.com
For character education use this fall. Activity pages are attached for children. Book can be ordered from the website below. This book has been very well received by teachers of both gifted and LD. Character Counts
This educational organization is working to strengthen the character of young people today with their Six Pillars of Character: trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring and citizenship. Character Education Materials
Here is a list of organizations that provide character education materials. Character Education Partnership
This is a national umbrella for all character education organizations. They have a collected information on educational and community programs designed to develop moral character and civic virtue. Character Education Resources
This site contains a variety of classroom resources, such as discussion questions, writing assignments, and learning activities that were designed to support the In Search of Character video series. You may find some of these to be useful even if you aren't using the videos. Children's Literature
A list of children's books to support character education. Community of Caring
Community of Caring works to implement and encourage five values--caring, responsibility, respect, trust, and family--in our nation's schools. Crossroads of Character
This is an interactive web page for kids to learn about what it is to have good character, where they are in their own personal development, and what they can do to better themselves and the world. There are five different sections: Know Thyself, The Hero Within, The Path You Take, What Can I Do? and Other Activities. Cultural/Social Diversity Appreciation and Understanding Activities
Here are some class activities from the PBS Arthur: Teacher's Corner. Do You Want Better Grades?
This site discusses setting goals, planning, taking notes, changing behavior and more. Elementary Lesson Plan Ideas
Betty Chamberlin has shared how she implements the character education curriculum. Get to Know Yourself!
Self-esteem, personalities, intelligence, and health are the focus of this page. Giraffe Project (Stick Your Neck Out)
This site sells a curriculum in which students learn about everyday heroes, study the quality of heroes, and then implement a service-learning project so they, too, can be heroic. Good Manners are Fun!
A classroom atmosphere is created in which students become excited about using their best manners. They practice good manners and use technology as a tool for their manners unit. Heartwood Institute
The Heartwood Institute is a non-profit educational organization whose mission is to promote the understanding and practice of ethical values. Heartwood is an ethics program that uses multicultural children's literature to help children understand the seven universal attributes : Courage, Loyalty, Justice, Respect, Hope, Honesty and Love. Hero Quest
This short activity encourages students to explore what qualities make a hero, using the six values of Character Education. I*EARN
The International Education and Resource Network enables young people to undertake projects designed to make a meaningful contribution to the health and welfare of the planet and its people. Language Arts "Honesty" Lesson Plan
Here are some ways to incorporated the theme of honesty in your K-2 Language Arts Lesson Plans. Making Ethical Decisions
This booklet is designed to help you perceive the ethical implications of your choices, clarify the ethical values and principles involved and help you arrive at decisions that will bear scrutiny from others and meet your own ethical aspirations to do the right thing. My Hero
My Hero illuminates the "unsung" heroes in the cities, towns, and countries where we live. Submit a description of your hero or browse other submissions. (Read about artists, explorers, scientists, teachers, and other inspirational people at this extensive Web site. If your hero is missing, create a Web page and submit it for inclusion.) National Youth Leadership Council
The National Youth Leadership Council's mission is to engage young people in their communities and schools through innovation in learning, service, leadership and public policy. Their web site provides more information on the organization as well as links to their publications, conferences, training, news and events. Resolving Conflict Creatively
The Resolving Conflict Creatively Program (RCCP) National Center is dedicated to educating young people in intercultural understanding and creative nonviolent approaches to conflict. Role Models on the Web
The goal of this site is to showcase outstanding role models to help youths and young adults to pattern their lives. Secondary Lesson Plan Ideas
Each of the following five lessons could be used following discussion on the life of Martha Hughes Cannon and could be integrated into existing curriculum. Social and Emotional Development Activities
Class activities from the PBS Arthur: Teacher's Corner. Strategies for Empowering Students
These activities will challenge students' minds, empower their senses of well-being, and rekindle their hearts with a commitment to values and beliefs essential to becoming and being whole individuals. The activities are divided into primary, intermediate, and upper-grade levels, each with appropriate developmental strategies. Tribes
TRIBES is a program used schoolwide to promote inclusion and a positive learning environment. Teachers are trained in the theory, basic research and methodology for creating a community of learners. The TRIBES agreements serve as the foundational skills for working and learning together. Those agreements are: attentive listening, mutual respect, appreciation/no putdowns and the right to participate.  WiseSkills
Publisher of innovative character education materials with FREE samples and lesson ideas available at the link above. The WiseSkills program is an interdisciplinary K-12 character education program that builds character in young people by highlighting the words and lives of positive role models. WiseSkills materials integrate easily into academic subject areas. We also feature resources to help families strengthen character at home.
WiseSkills is presently being used in over 5000 schools and districts around the country.
A World of Prevention
This online directory contains a list of programs, research, references and resources dedicated to the prevention of youth problems and the promotion of nurturing children.
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