With the help of local and state sponsors, 6th grade students from Carver School for Math Science and Technology are beginning the American Character Program this year. Students will learn civics, history, character, careers and financial literacy in a format that uses excitement as its engagement platform. The lessons are in comic book format and expand into class exercises and activities that have serious impact. After studying the character and impact of historical American figures, they are then challenged to put their own character in action.
At the kickoff event, students were introduced to the program and the service learning component that will empower them to make a difference in their community and beyond. These “#GoodCharacters” projects will see students, along with local mentors, working to solve real issues. And, in the program’s conclusion, they’ll hold a #GoodCharacters Expo where they show off their bright ideas and the big deeds they accomplished.
The middle school program is a continuation of the our Hands on Liberty and Super Citizen Programs which has inspired and taught similar concepts to many of these students in elementary school.
We’re pretty sure these students “had a ball” at the kickoff!
Take a look at the gallery below!
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- It starts with two! Lola and Frans took on the challenge: Keep the ball moving! A simple challenge with a bigger lesson—every person has a role to play.
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- Two became four! Lola, Frans, Abigail and Anthony joined forces to keep the ball moving. Teamwork takes everyone doing their part!
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- Now they have help from two of their friends! Can they do it?
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- Now everyone is going to give it a shot! These 6th graders promised to keep the ball in the air– can they do it?
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- Giving it their best shot!
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- Everyone working together to not “drop the ball!”
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- By this point, it was clear: keeping the ball moving takes everyone.
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- The lesson was simple: everyone has a role to play.
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- Everyone working together can keep the ball moving!
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- And suddenly, it’s not just a student challenge. Teachers, administrators, mentors, and guests jumped in to help keep the ball moving!
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- When we work together, we can keep things moving!
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- We can do more when we rely on help from others!
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- You can do more when you rely on your support team!
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- Now that’s a team! The challenge grew as students across the room joined together to keep the ball moving. The lesson? When everyone participates, communicates, and works together, there’s no telling what a team can accomplish!
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- Everyone had a ball. They also learned an important lesson about teamwork.
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- Thank you to our sponsors, teachers, and mentors who understand that these lessons are more important than ever!