Doing the right thing even when others do not,

and following conscience rather than the crowd.

Attempting difficult things that are worthwhile.

Definition

  • The ability to face problems directly.

Objective

  • Students will learn the difference between courage and risky behaviors. They will develop techniques to deal with fear and teasing.

Application

  • Students must learn to distinguish between acts of courage and acts of foolishness. These may appear to them to be the same thing.
  • By gaining a new way of looking at courage, students will be better able to resist fights at school.
  • When students learn that trying new things takes courage, they may be more willing to try.
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