Action
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Effects of the company we keep
Evaluate the impact of one's social connections; identify the qualities and virtues that make a...
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Communities that protect our values
Compare how different Buddhist traditions understand sangha's protective function against contemporary peer pressure and social...
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Mutual support in learning communities
Evaluate personal social connections by analyzing how different friend groups influence their choices and values;...
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Communities that support good choices
Analyze stories about loyal friendship and community support, including age-appropriate Buddhist tales about sangha; compare...
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Friends who help us learn and grow
Practice being a good friend by sharing, helping classmates, and participating in circle time activities...
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Building classroom peace through mindful speech
Apply the five-question framework (true, helpful, kind, gentle, timely) to real classroom situations; practice conflict...
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Applying Buddhist speech principles across cultures
Design creative projects (videos, podcasts, graphic novels) that demonstrate skillful communication; create and perform educational...
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Speaking truth to power with compassion
Address challenging communication scenarios involving authority figures, peer pressure, and family dynamics by applying Buddhist...
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Learning to use words that help and heal
Practice kind and helpful words through daily classroom interactions. Demonstrate the difference between words that...
