Character Development Lesson Plans
Self-Disciplined
Middle Grades

Developed by: W. Huitt
Last revised: January 2005


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Reading/Language Arts

Mathematics

Social Studies

Grade Level: 6

Content Area: Social Studies

Learning Objectives (QCC)

Students will study the effects of the Industrial Revolution on the European and American societies.

Virtue/Character Trait:

Self-discipline/Respect/Responsibility/Caring

Lesson Title

Industrial Revolution Unit

Lesson Summary:

Students will discuss the Industrial Revolution and complete various activities relating to the time period. The activities include all subject areas.

URL:

http://www.dpi.state.nc.us/nccep/lp/lp3/html

Science

The Arts

 

Grade Level: 7-8

Content Area: Music

Learning Objectives (QCC)

National Music Standards Learning Objectives:  Singing, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music Performing on instruments, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music. Understanding music in relation to history and culture

Virtue/Character Trait:

Self-discipline, responsibility, and team concepts

Lesson Title

Choral Concert

Lesson Summary:

Students perform song using correct posture, singing voice, and rhythm. Students perform accompaniment on non-pitched percussion instruments with appropriate technique and rhythm. Students discuss social and cultural context of the song lyrics.

URL:

http://www.menc.org/guides/wlc/tg02/Lesson1.html

 

Grade Level: 7-8

Content Area: Music

Learning Objectives (QCC)

National Music Standards Learning Objectives: Listening to, analyzing, and describing music. Evaluating music and music performance

Virtue/Character Trait:

Self-discipline, self-reflection, and critical analysis of musical selection

Lesson Title

Listening exercise using different musical examples

Lesson Summary:

Students listen critically to different types of music, using a directed listening guide. Students identify similar and different characteristics of operatic, instrumental, and popular music.

URL:

http://www.menc.org/guides/wlc/tg02/Lesson4.html

 

Grade Level: 7-8

Content Area: Music

Learning Objectives (QCC)

Student demonstrates a knowledge of scale patterns, intervals, chord progressions and musical forms.

Virtue/Character Trait:

Self-discipline and responsibility

Lesson Title

Major Scale

Lesson Summary:

Students will be able to build a major scale beginning on any pitch using the system of whole steps and half steps.

URL:

http://www.glc.k12.ga.us/BuilderV03/lptools/lpshared/lpdisplay.asp?Session_Stamp=&LPID=60761

 

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