HumilitySummary: Oskar Schindler was dedicated to saving as many Jewish people as he could during the Holocaust. Even when surrounded by all those who he had saved, he wept, wishing he could have saved more. His Jewish friend through it all expressed gratitude for the generations that would follow because of Schindler’s choices. Watch videos: https://youtu.be/qIp_8RNNX4k Debrief: - Why do we study and examine our past, present, and future? - How does Schindler show humility? - What sacrifices did Schindler make in order to help people? Why do you think he was willing to make those sacrifices? SelflessnessSummary: Sara, a college senior, has been committed to softball her entire athletic life. Today, she hit her first home run. Sara’s ACL tore as she ran to first base, she held on to that base, knowing it was her only way to NOT be tagged out. Her dedication stirred empathy in the competing team, who picked her up, and carried her around each base, even though doing so resulted in a loss. These girls had choices and they chose to use their powers for good. They influenced Sara’s perspective about her career and those she competed against forever. Watch video: https://youtu.be/yaXVk5GBx-s Debrief: - How can small actions eventually change the world? - How can we ensure that conflicts lead to constructive change and a positive outcome for everyone involved? - If you could choose one rule for the entire world to adhere to, what would it be and why? Optional Supplemental ActivitiesJournal Prompt: What is your favorite song? What is it about the lyrics that speaks to you? What memory does it remind you of? Is it a happy or sad memory? Who are you in quarantine with? What are 3 things you appreciate about them? Do page 3 of COVID-19 time capsule (or make your own)
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Respect Summary: The Karate Kid is asked to repeatedly place his jacket on the hook and then remove it. He tires of this routine and thinks it is pointless. What he doesn’t realize is that this simple task gave him the perfect form for karate. Like the Karate Kid, sometimes we don’t see the significance in keeping a routine when there isn’t a direct result. Even though we don’t see the significance, both ourselves and others may be impacted. For example, when you consistently smile at someone in the hallway, their entire day may brighten up. The effect of smiling at someone every day for a whole year is much greater than the effect of just smiling at someone every once in awhile, which shows just how important keeping a routine can be. Watch video: https://youtu.be/T10ycFr770g Debrief:
Commitment Summary: Private Ryan was one of four brothers fighting in World War Two. After his other three brothers died, the U.S made it a mission to bring home Ryan. As Captain Miller and his men save Ryan, they fight in one last battle together, where Miller is fatally wounded. The impact that Captain Miller had on his men is evident by the panic, dismay, and sadness of his passing. He is clearly a man who led by example and asked his men to do the same. Watch video: https://youtu.be/Lv-67DFlOsM Debrief:
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Kindness Summary: A series of films where a group of young men have decided to go out of their way to do Random Acts of Kindness toward strangers. Watch videos: https://youtu.be/EsqtFyEo1-Y https://youtu.be/On92iIjLRAc https://youtu.be/HEPSnPjPPwo Debrief:
Patience Summary: This is a Greek short film made in 2007. An elderly father and adult son are sitting on a bench. Suddenly a sparrow lands across from them. The father asks the son, “What is that?” multiple times. The son grows more impatient each time. What the father does next is a beautiful lesson in patience through love. Watch video: https://youtu.be/fVe3dtgz-fg Debrief:
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