Standard of Learning

1.6   The student will demonstrate responsible personal and social behaviors in the school community. Key concepts/skills include:

1. cooperative behavior;
2. respect for others;
3. adherence to school rules;
4. acceptance of responsibility;
5. respect for the property of others.

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Understanding the Standard

The student will demonstrate how to get along with others, follow the rules, accept responsibly and show respect.

Essential Knowledge and Skills

The student will:

• list acceptable behaviors that enhance the student’s ability to work and play with others.
• describe cooperative behavior. (to work and play together)
• explain respect for others. (everyone is valuable)
• list school rules. (defined by school division's code of conduct)
• define responsibility. (something you are expected to do)
• explain respect for property of others. (valuing other people’s belongings)
• describe how to earn respect. (through integrity, humility, dependability, generosity, having priorities, etc.)

Sample Lessons

Al’s Pals: Kids Making Healthy Choices
Grades preK-3
Resiliency-based early childhood curriculum to develop personal, social, & emotional skills. Includes expressing feelings appropriately, using kind words, caring about others, self-control, independent thinking, accepting differences, making friends, solving problems, coping, making safe & healthy choices, substance abuse prevention. 46 interactive lessons plus booster lessons.
Sponsor: Wingspan LLC
Contact: http://www.wingspanworks.com

Character Education Lesson Plan: Bullying
Grade(s) K-3
The purpose of this lesson is to teach students what bullying is and how to replace bullying traits with others traits such as self-control and compassion.
http://www.character-in-action.com/character-education-bullying.htm

Ideas: "Getting Along"
Grade(s) K-2
In this unit, The Sneetches by Dr. Seuss sets the stage for examining how friends solve problems and get along on the playground.  Students then poll their peers to find the biggest problem on the playground, graph their results, and set out to find solutions.
http://ideas.wisconsin.edu/ideas_resource.cfm
Free

Promoting Alternative THinking Strategies (PATHS)
Grades K-6
Model program to promote emotional & social competencies and reduce aggression and acting out. Includes emotional literacy, self-control, social competence, positive peer relations, and interpersonal problem-solving skills. Sponsor: Pennsylvania State University and Channing Bete Company
Contact: http://www.preventionscience.com
Cost

Social Emotional Learning Lesson
Grade(s) K-1
The goal of this lesson is for students will participate in a problem solving discussion by the use of role-play and sharing ideas of solutions. http://www.dist102.k12.il.us/internal/SELWebPg/COP1Quarreling.htm
Free
Grade(s) K-2
This lesson is designed for students in Kindergarten through Second grade to problem solve what to do so everyone feels included.  While doing this they will learn how to manage anger and frustration.
http://www.dist102.k12.il.us/internal/SELWebPg/COP3RecessQn.htm
Free

Teaching Guide: Bullying and Teasing
Grade(s) K-5
This lesson's point is for elementary aged children to be able to recognize bullying behaviors in themselves and others.  From that they also learn what's wrong with being a bully and why they should never act like one.
http://www.goodcharacter.com/GROARK/Bullying.html

Oral Health Education: Saving Smiles Series- “Healthy Mouth, Healthy Body”
Grade:  1
Lesson Plan (1) Identify the functions of healthy teeth. (SOL 1.1b)
Lesson Plan (2) Demonstrate correct toothbrushing techniques for young children. (SOL 1.2a)
Lesson Plan (3) Demonstrate safe toothpaste use and proper toothbrush storage. (SOL 1.2a)
Lesson Plan (4) Identify nutritious meals, snack foods and beverages to improve general and oral health. (SOL 1.2f)
Lesson Plan (5) Identify the oral health professionals met during a dental visit. (SOL 1.5a and b)
Lesson Plan (6) Follow school safety rules during activities to avoid dental and facial injuries. (SOL 1.3a, b, c and h; SOL 1.6a, b and c)
Sponsor: Virginia Department of Health, Division of Dental Health
Contact:  http://www.vahealth.org/teeth/OralHealthEducation.asp (curriculum resources)
Free

 

Additional Instructional Resources

• "Respect for Self and Others," "Friends," and "Positive Self Image" - http://www.healthteacher.com
• Social Skills – http://www.pbs.org/teachersource/(health & fitness k-2)
• Teaching Children About Health, A Multidisciplinary Approach - http://www.morton-pub.com - "Mental Health"

Assessment Ideas

The student will:

• role-play different positive interpersonal behaviors.
• list and explain why there are school rules.
• explain respect for others.

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