These minute long clips focus on positive character traits, such as work ethic, perseverance, fortitude, and the ability to work as part of a team. Each segment features a prominent person in the community, including Jack Leggett, baseball coach Clemson University; Patti Just, former anchor at WJWJ-TV; and Charles Austin, former chief of police in Columbia.
The short, concise programs, each exactly one minute in duration, contain valuable content that could be used in a weekly school news program, as a writing activity in a language arts class, or as a discussion topic. (From our Streamline collection)
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Being compassionate can include using Tender Loving Care and Tough Love to show that you care about someone. Try these when you want to show compassion to someone you care about and you want to help.
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When children grow up seeing behavior that is hurtful, they often grow up and treat others that same way. Don't be afraid to pick caring, kind people to be around. Those are the people you want to...
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Stand up to people who are treating you with disrespect. Use only your voice, but let them know they would not like being treated that way. Then decide who to surround yourself with and choose people...
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Chief Austin defines courage as the ability to identify what is right and stand up against that which is wrong. Sometimes it's so tough because people will pressure you to do wrong, but by finding...
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Adults should set examples, but young people can reinforce those examples by standing up to your peers and doing what is right.
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Teachers can be great role models, but you have to be a willing participant. Allow your teachers to help to nurture values in you and build character within you.
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When someone tries to lead you to do something that you know is wrong, find the strength and courage within you to make the right choice.
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The value system that you learn has to become a driving force in your life. When you see something wrong, stand up, be responsible and do what you know is right.
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On a team, each person must be a disciplined individual to do his or her part to help the team. It is the coach's job to take care of that for the team. Too often, individuals focus on the other team...
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Coach Leggett emphasizes the idea that hard work does not cause stress, rather, it helps the person to avoid stress. By working hard ahead of time and being prepared, stress will be eliminated...
