Countdown to Character

State	WV
Status	Ready for Users
Stage	Public
Subject	English/Language Arts Health Social Studies
Author	Barb Compton Susan Ferrell Regina Williams
Description	This is an introduction to Character Educaton at the primary level. The "Character Counts" model will be utilized to teach the students the six pillars of character.
The 21st Century Tools	Digital Camera Camcorder Computer with Internet access Printer Microsoft Office Software Version 2000 Television Projection screen Copier
Grade Level	K 1 2
National Standards	Language Arts K-12: 1. Uses the general skills and strategies of the writing process. 8. Uses listening and speaking strategies for different purposes. 5. Uses the general skills and strategies of the reading process. 6. Uses the reading skills and strategies to understand and interpret a variety of literary texts. Health K-12: 1. Demonstrates respect for others in group. 4. Knows how to maintain mental and emotional health. 7. Knows how to maintain and promote personal health. Behavioral Studies K-2: 1. Contributes to overall effort of a group. 2. Understands various meanings of social group, general implications of group membership and different ways that groups functions. 4. Understands conflict, cooperation, and interdependence among individuals, groups and institutions.
Keywords	Pillars Caring Citizenship Responsibility Respect Fairness Trustworthiness
Lesson Plan URLs (new Window)	Overview: Countdown to Character Lesson 1: Countdown to Character Lesson 2: Have you 'Herd' of Responsibility' Lesson 3: Smile your on Caring Camera Lesson 4: "Respect"-acles Lesson 5: Hands are for Helping
English IGO or CSO	ELA K.1, ELA K.2, ELA K.5,ELA1.22, ELA1.23, ELA1.35, ELA1.74, ELA1.76, ELA 2.2, ELA2.3, ELA2.4, ELA2.5
Health IGO or CSO	H K.1, H K.3, H K.8, H 1.1, H 1.9, H 1.10, H 2.1, H 2.3, H 2.9.
Social Studies IGO or CSO	SS K.8, SS K.9, SS K.21, SS 1.3, SS1.29, SS1.5, SS 2.28, SS 2.29, SS 2.33