This is a power point I developed for my Character Education class at Concordia University, Portland

1. F R E D G A M B L E J R .
D E V E L O P I N G C H A R A C T E R T H R O U G H T H E
C U R R I C U L U M
FOSTERING CIVIC VIRTUE:
CHARACTER EDUCATION IN THE
SOCIAL STUDIES

2. BRAVE AND COURAGEOUS

3. OBJECTIVE
The student will be able to interpret the meaning of respect
and integrate that understanding by viewing a video on
“The Little Rock Nine” and respond to questions and a
writing prompt.
INDICATORS
• Definition of respect
• Definition of disrespect
• Interpret the history of the Little Rock Nine
• Respond to specific questions about the video
• Respond to a writing prompt to ensure proficiency on the
character education topic and historical connotations

4. CHARACTER EDUCATION IN SOCIAL
STUDIES
"The United States has been called the world's first new nation: the
first nation to be founded not on bloodlines or kinship, but on a shared
commitment to fundamental principles and ideals. Although, at times,
these ideals have not been fully realized, the history of America may
be seen as the ongoing extension of the guiding principles of our
democracy more justly and completely to all citizens.
The framers of the Constitution understood well that advancing the
ideal of "liberty and justice for all" requires a virtuous citizenry. When a
people no longer relies upon bloodlines, a state religion, or autocratic
rulers to ensure social cohesion, other sources must be found. In our
society the principles of constitutional democracy protect and promote
our individual rights and bind us together as a people" (National
Council for the Social Studies, 2012).

5. WHAT ARE SOME WORDS THAT
DESCRIBE RESPECT?
Adoration
Appreciation
Courtesy
Recognition
Reverence

6. WHAT ARE SOME WORDS THAT
DESCRIBE DISRESPECT?
Disregard
Discourteous
Insult
Mockery
Overlook
Push Aside

7. THE VIRTUE OF RESPECT AND THE
LITTLE ROCK NINE

8. ON YOUR WRITER’S PAPER, ADDRESS
THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS
What issues did the Little Rock Nine face during their first
school year at Central High School?
Why was it important for the National Guard to escort these
students during the day?
How do you think these young people felt dealing with
opposition from the students and the community?
Why did these students face this type of attitudes from their
other classmates?
What would you have done in this situation? Think from the
perspective of the Little Rock Nine and from the perspective
of the students and the community.

9. PERSONAL RESPONSE ESSAY
On your writer’s paper, think of the young people who
were dubbed “The Little Rock Nine” by the media and
the people of the community. What do you think some of
their thoughts were as they were attempting to integrate
Central High School? What character traits do you feel
they exemplify? At the end of the year, how do you think
their classmates and the community viewed them? Use
details from the video and your prior knowledge to
support your answer.

10. HARD WORK AND DEDICATION

11. OUR HEROES

12. REFERENCES
Higgins, S. (Creator) klhiggi1967 (Poster) (2007, July 28). Little
Rock Nine History Project Documentary [Video]
Retrieved from
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_iH4Zx96xbY
National Council for the Social Studies (2012). Retrieved
January 12, 2012 from
http://www.ncss.org/positions/character