Aim
The C.A.R.E. Academy web site seeks to:
Rationale
This module seeks to support the goals of our small schools: Helping
students become productive and responsible citizens of society. Character
education through literature experiences provides students with the opportunity
to develop their reading skills while at the same time identifying, thinking
and applying what they have learned to authentic, real-life situations.
The Internet provides a valuable resource in locating stories and activities
on the Web that reinforce students' computer skills and convey the material
in a way that interests students.
Audience
This module is geared towards students in grades 3-5. Prior to utilizing
this web site, students need to have basic computer skills (controlling
the mouse, word processing, etc.) and have basic knowledge of the World
Wide Web as a means of locating information.
Subject-Matter
Goals & Objectives
Ss will apply these traits to enhance classroom climate.
Ss will critically evaluate the Web as a source of information.
Ss will read material and identify various traits of characters.
Ss will be able to practice basic computer and Internet searching skills.
Ss will be able to locate activities within the site for various activities
to individualize their learning.
Ss will be able to identify and apply character education traits to
real-life situations.
Ss will be able to create a writing project that incorporates character
ed traits as a theme.
Instructional Plan
Materials
Computer with Internet Access
A working Brain
Assessments
Character Education Profile of a Famous Person
Creative Writing Project using Character Ed traits
Ongoing Character Education Log for self-evaluation