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The Weights

Spatial Requirements: Regular classroom setup: little or no space requiredActivity Type: Object lessonGrades: 1-12Group Size: 2 or moreTime: 5-10 minutes Introduction: Sometimes what feels like a burden or restriction can help give you a better life if you “lift the weight.” This activity shows that positive results follow when we take the “harder but worth it” track and lift the […]

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Power Lift

Spatial Requirements: Classroom with moderate space requiredActivity Type: Object lessonGrades: 4-12Group Size: 5 or moreTime: 10-15 minutes Introduction: Anything is possible when we put our time, energy, and a positive attitude toward a challenge or goal.  This activity helps students understand that the mind can be the “strongest muscle,” both in the positive self-talk we give ourselves and in the self-discipline

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The Paper and the Book

Spatial Requirements: Regular classroom setup: little or no space requiredActivity Type: Object lessonGrades: 1-12Group Size: 2 or moreTime: 5-10 minutes Introduction: This activity reinforces the idea that when we follow the rules/laws of parents, school, and society, we will become stronger, giving us more opportunity, freedom, and self-respect. Materials: 2 pieces of paper 1 rubber band 1 heavy book (e.g. a

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Measure Up

Spatial Requirements: Classroom with moderate space requiredActivity Type: Movement/groupGrades: K-12Group Size: 4 or moreTime: 10 minutes Introduction: Rules and laws are a measuring stick by which we gauge our actions.  They give us a standard to live by and keep order in society.  This activity will show that without rules to regulate our actions, we would be left with confusion.

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