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Grades 6-8
Raising Student Aspirations

Classroom Activities
Dr. Russell J. Quaglia and Kristine M. Fox

Papercover, 8 ½ × 11, 122 pages
Item 5198, $25.95
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Contents

Chapter 1: Belonging
  • Activity 1: A Thousand Words
  • Activity 2: Welcome to Our School
  • Activity 3: Our Class
  • Activity 4: Trust Me
  • Activity 5: Outsiders
  • Activity 6: The Square
  • Activity 7: Laughter
  • Activity 8: Our Assets
  • Challenge Activities for Belonging
Chapter 2: Heroes
  • Activity 1: Our Heroes
  • Activity 2: Be a Hero
  • Activity 3: It's All in the Bag
  • Activity 4: What's Inside?
  • Activity 5: Generational Links
  • Activity 6: Famous Quotes
  • Activity 7: What's in the News?
  • Activity 8: Create a Hero
  • Challenge Activities for Heroes
Chapter 3: Sense of Accomplishment
  • Activity 1: National Anthems
  • Activity 2: Famous People
  • Activity 3: Fly Away
  • Activity 4: My Achievements
  • Activity 5: Good Citizens
  • Activity 6: Get in Shape
  • Activity 7: Play Time
  • Activity 8: School Citizens
  • Challenge Activities for Sense of Accomplishment
Chapter 4: Fun and Excitement
  • Activity 1: Principal's Turn
  • Activity 2: Country Days
  • Activity 3: Fun with Words
  • Activity 4: Balloons
  • Activity 5: Music Video
  • Activity 6: Fun with Modeling Clay
  • Activity 7: Go Fly a Kite
  • Activity 8: Story Creation
  • Challenge Activities for Fun and Excitement
Chapter 5: Curiosity and Creativity
  • Activity 1: Mystery Picture
  • Activity 2: What's in a Name?
  • Activity 3: What's in the Bag?
  • Activity 4: Cultural Exploration
  • Activity 5: Unusual Stories
  • Activity 6: Historical Characters
  • Activity 7: Words to Music
  • Activity 8: Questions and Answers
  • Challenge Activities for Curiosity and Creativity
Chapter 6: Spirit of Adventure
  • Activity 1: Goal Setting
  • Activity 2: Ideal Job
  • Activity 3: Healthy Risk Taking
  • Activity 4: Student Report Cards
  • Activity 5: Magic Tricks
  • Activity 6: Teach the Class
  • Activity 7: Learn Something New
  • Activity 8: Understanding Your Challenges
  • Challenge Activities for Spirit of Adventure
Chapter 7: Leadership and Responsibility
  • Activity 1: The Art of Negotiation
  • Activity 2: Building Debating Skills
  • Activity 3: The Needs of Others
  • Activity 4: The New Student Council
  • Activity 5: What Do I Stand For?
  • Activity 6: Listen Closely
  • Activity 7: Planning
  • Activity 8: The Art of Working Together
  • Challenge Activities for Leadership and Responsibility
Chapter 8: Confidence to Take Action
  • Activity 1: My Portfolio
  • Activity 2: Parental Input
  • Activity 3: My Vision
  • Activity 4: Thinking on Your Feet
  • Activity 5: Confidence Cards
  • Activity 6: Describe Me
  • Activity 7: My Cause
  • Activity 8: Student Interviews
  • Challenge Activities for Confidence to Take Action