Band D (Ages 13-14)
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Ethical decision-making through Buddhist refuge
Analyze the three jewels as a comprehensive ethical decision-making framework; evaluate how this system addresses...
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Approaching art with beginner's mind
Cultivate beginner's mind through contemplative art practices by approaching familiar materials with fresh curiosity, questioning...
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Understanding how meditation serves diverse learners
Practice and analyze meditation techniques through multiple intelligence frameworks (bodily-kinesthetic through movement meditation, musical-rhythmic through...
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How historical boundary decisions affect communities today
Investigate local land history by researching indigenous peoples who originally inhabited your area, analyze how...
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Personal and social suffering
Examine personal and social sources of suffering through contemplative inquiry; evaluate how understanding the four...
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Cultivating present-moment joy and authentic celebration
Create conditions for spontaneous joy in daily life through mindful attention to present-moment opportunities; practice...
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Ceremonial practices for cultivating goodwill
Design loving-kindness ceremonies that generate positive emotions and strengthen group bonds, participate in structured metta...
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Listening across differences
Generate therapeutic-level listening skills for holding space during difficult conversations; test approaches for listening across...
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Discovering hidden motivations
Investigate the layered nature of personal motivation by uncovering hidden drives beneath surface intentions; evaluate...
