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

Clifford the Big Red Dog: "Have Respect"
Grade(s) K-2
This lesson's focus is on teaching children the value of respect through reading, language, and activities that share the uniqueness of diversity.
http://content.scholastic.com/browse/article.jsp?id=474
Free

Ideas for Teaching about Different Countries and Cultures
Grade(s) 1-8
This lesson focuses on students from elementary level up through middle school level and teaches them about different countries and cultures.  Through the lessons on different cultures and countries the students are able to gain a respect for people's differences.
http://www.lessonplanspage.com/SSLAOCICountriesandCulturesIdeas18.htm
Free

Learning to Give: "Different! Diverse! Dynamic!"
Grade(s) K-2
The purpose of the lesson is to reinforce philanthropy concepts through art. Expressions of the senses of touch, sound and smell will have learners demonstrate tolerance for diversity.
http://www.learningtogive.org/lessons/unit156/lesson4.html
Free

New Moon Bringing Girls' Voices to the World: "Inner Beauty"
Grades(s) K-4
The purpose of this unit is to promote inner beauty by exploring issues such as friendship, love, and respect for yourself and other individuals.  It is also important to keep in mind that these issues should be addressed to children from young ages in order for them to develop their own outlook on society's portrayal of beauty.
http://www.newmoon.org/resources/learning_activities/inner_beauty.html
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

Property: Ownership, Respect, Responsibility
Grade(s) K-2
This lesson's purpose is to understand that people's property needs to be respected and the use of property involves responsibility.
http://www.proteacher.com/cgi-bin/outsidesite.cgi
Free

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

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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