Cool Character
| State | WV |    |
| Status | Ready for Users | |
| Stage | Public | |
| Subject | English/Language Arts Science Social Studies | |
| Author | Charlotte Wilcox
Sharon Toothman Linda Hatfield | |
| Description | The objective of this unit is to teach character
education through the integration of different subject areas, primarily Health, Language Arts, Science, and Social Studies. | |
| The 21st Century Tools | Digital Camera or Camera and Scanner
Internet Computers Powerpoint LCD Panel or Projector Smart Board or Dry Erase Board | |
| Grade Level | 6 | |
| National Standards | Language Arts:
Gathers and uses information for research purposes. Demonstrates competence in the general skills and strategies of the writing process. Demonstrates competence in speaking and listening as tools for learning. Social Studies: Understands the importance of Americans sharing and supporting certain values, beliefs, and principles of American constitutional democracy. Understands economic, social and cultural developments in the contemporary United States. Health: Knows how to maintain mental and emotional health. Understands the fundamental concepts of growth and development. | |
| Career Clusters | Fine Arts and Humanities Health and Human Services | |
| Keywords | Character Education
Self-Knowledge Positive Attitude Leadership Character Traits | |
| Lesson Plan URLs (new Window) | Overview: Cool Characters
Lesson 1: Character Traits - Who are we? Lesson 2: Character Traits - Who are we? - 2 Lesson 3: Choosing a Positive Attitude Lesson 4: Leadership 1 Lesson 5: Leadership 2 | |
| English IGO or CSO | 6.1, 6.6, 6.14 | |
| Science IGO or CSO | 6.11 | |
| Social Studies IGO or CSO | 6.59, 6.60 | |