Chiesman Center for Democracy | Rapid City Character Counts

Rapid City Character Counts has developed and provided examples of lessons designed to engage students in actively pursuing the six character traits of Citizenship, Trustworthiness, Support, Caring, Fairness, and Responsibility. We have also provided activity ideas that work conglomerately with the monthly lesson plans.

Samples of Activities and Lessons

Rapid City CHARACTER COUNTS! Classroom Resources:

The best way to develop character is to weave it into the fabric of your curriculum and programs. Here are some lesson plans to assist your school or program with building character.

The links below are arranged by grade level and in each grade level are the six pillars of character and a general category. Select your grade and view lesson plans in Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, Caring, Citizenship, General lessons and Decision Making.

Activities:

Click on one of the six character pillars for quick activities to implement in the classroom.

Resources:

The Chiesman Center for Democracy have the following titles available:

We Are All Relatives
Honor Above All

Contact the Chiesman Center for Democracy 341-4311, to check out books, dvd’s, Cd’s and other materials on Character building.