Learner Outcomes

• In groups, the student will define and demonstrate two keywords from methods for being more positive.

• 3 blocks of 45 minutes

• Student copies of list of 12 ways to be more positive
• 6 dictionaries
• 12 cards containing one keyword each
• digital camera/camera and scanner(film and batteries)
• bulletin board supplies

• Reserve digital camera or make sure you have a regular camera with film and batteries and a scanner.
• Decide how heterogeneous groups will be formed prior to classtime.

• Form six heterogeneous groups.
• Place 12 keyword cards in a container.
• Have each group draw two cards.
• Groups will use dictionaries to define the two keywords which they drew.
• Groups will decide which definition best fits choosing a positive attitude.
• Groups will construct a scenario in which the use of this word could contribute to a more positive attitude.
• Groups will present their words and scenarios.
• One student will use either the digital camera or a regular camera to capture moments in the scenarios when each word is best illustrated.
• Group will use these pictures to create their portion of a Positive Attitudes Bulletin Board.
• Teacher will hand out and lead discussion of the list of 12 ways to be more positive and how they can be used throughout life in difficult situations.

• Students with disabilities will be assisted by peers within their groups.

Science
• Think about how attitudes can affect problems encountered in everyday life.  For example, suppose there is a stream in your area that used to be the best for trout fishing.  Recently the trout population has been decreasing because the water is being polluted by several nearby factories.  You want to bring back the trout.  What attitude or attitudes should you adopt for working with the various people involved?  What would be the best way to get your concerns across and help others to see your point of view?  Student will go to the US Fish and Wildlife Service and use the information there to make a flow chart to show how different attitudes might bring about different results.
    Social Studies
• Learn about attitudes toward the United States.  Choose a leader from another country and research what they have said and written about the United States.  Present the information in a puppet show.  Have the puppets explain their attitudes toward the United States.
    Language Arts
• Choose three popular songs.  Study the words to find out what attitudes their words reveal.  Are they mostly positive or negative?  List the words from each song that best illustrate these attitudes.

• Rubric

• Health:  6.5, 6.9
• Social Studies:  6.60
• Language Arts:  6.2, 6.3, 6.136

• Language Arts:  Demonstrates competence in speaking and listening as tools for learning.
• Social Studies: Understands how certain character traits enhance citizens' ability to fulfill personal and civic responsibilities.
• Health:  Knows how to maintain mental and emotional health.
• Lifework Standards:  Uses various information sources, including those of a technical nature, to accomplish specific tasks.