CHARACTER EDUCATION

1. Identify four different emotions
2. Decuss two ways to control anger
3. Demonstrate one appropriate way to make new friends

What if Bullies Grow Here?

Grades: 2-5

This highly interactive program seeks to identify and understand the social phenomenon of bullying. Various types of bullying, reasons why people bully, consequences of bullying and identification of potential targets will be discussed. Students will use specific strategies through role plays to deal with a variety of bullying situations with the help of our child size robot, Carlos!  This presentation features exciting movie clips that children will recognize that portray bullying.

Florida Sunshine Standards:  HE.A.1.1, HE.B.1.1, HE.B.3.1, HE.C.1.1, HE.A.1.2, HE.B.1.2, HE.B.3.2, HE.C.1.2, HE.C.2.2, LA.A.1.1, LA.C.1.1, LA.C.2.1, LA.C. 3.1, LA.A.1.2, LA.C.1.2, LA.C.2.2, LA.C. 3.2

At the completion of the program, the student will:

1. Define the term bullying
2. List four reasons why people might bully
3. Discuss two ways bullying can be harmful
4. Demonstrate two strategies to stop bullying

Caught in the "Middle"

Grades: 5-6

Caught in the "Middle" explores social cruelty, consequences of intimidation and the effects of peer influences in the middle school environment. Developing respect for other's differences and strategies for appropriately dealing with intimidating situations will be reviewed. This multimedia program features intimidating scenarios and students will have the opportunit to role play with others.

Florida Sunshine Standards: HE.A.1.2, HE.B.1.2, HE.B.3.2, HE.C.1.2, HE.C.2.2, LA.C.1.2, LA.C. 2.2, LA.C.3.2

OBJECTIVES:

At the completion of the program, the student will:

Stress: Too Much to Handle

Grades: 6-7

Today’s kids are experiencing more stress than ever before. During this interactive presentation, students learn to define stress, recognize the symptoms of stress, discuss the physical, emotional, and behavioral ramifications of stress. Students will have the opportunity to practice strategies to handle the pressure of stress.

Florida Sunshine Standards: HE.A.1.3, HE.A.2.3, HE.B.1.3, HE.B.2.3, HE.B.3.3, HE.C.1.3, HE.C.2.3, LA. C.1.3, LA.C.2.3, LA.C.3.3

OBJECTIVES:

At the completion of the program, the student will:

Harassment Hurts

Grades: 8-9

Students will learn to recognize and define sexual harassment, the effects of sexual harassment on the target, the social, emotional and legal ramifications and strategies to recognize and stop the behavior. Participants will view several interactive video clips which will depict sexual harassment within the school environment.

Florida Sunshine Standards: HE.A.1.4, HE.A.2.4, HE.B.1.4, HE.B.2.4, HE.B.3.4, HE.C.1.4, HE.C.2.4, LA.C.1.4, LA.C.2.4, LA.C. 3.4

OBJECTIVES:

At the completion of the program, the student will:

1. Define sexual harassment
2. List three behaviors that may constitute sexual harassment
3. Describe the effects of sexual harassment on the target
4. Identify three personal strategies for dealing with sexual harassment

Toxic Relationships-Matters of Choice

Grades: 10-12

During this 45-minute presentation students will discuss aspects of healthy and unhealthy relationships. The warning signs of dating violence and how to make positive choices about dating and friendships will be explored. Students will participate in hands-on activities and will view video clips that depict several “toxic” scenarios.

Florida Sunshine Standards: HE.A.1.4, HE.A.2.4, HE.B.1.4, HE.B.2.4, HE.B.3.4, HE.C.1.4, HE.C.2.4, LA.C.1.4, LA.C.2.4, LA.C.3.4

At the completion of the program, the student will:

1. Define relationship
2. List three characteristics of a healthy relationships
3. Discuss three warning signs of a dangerous relationship