Middle & High School

Middle & High School Lessons (6th - 12th grades)

1. Abe Lincoln . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Persistence, Regrets, Depression

2. Can You Handle It ..............................Motives, Consequences, Self-reflection

3. Cell Phone Addiction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Manners, Etiquette

4. Christmas, History of.......................................Paganism, Symbolism, Charity

5. Commitment/A Soldier’s Creed . . . . . . . . . . . . .Commitment, Respect, Contentment

6. Contentment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Contentment, Maturity, Materialism

7. Corrie ten Boom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Forgiveness, Grudges, Bitterness

8. Cowardice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Courage, Standing for truth, Never quitting

9. Darling, Ding-a-ling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lust, Friendships, Deceptions, Vexed Mind

10. Declaration of Citizenship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Patriotism, Heritage, Government

11. Devotion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marriage, Commitment, Ardent love

12. Difficult Way . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Selfishness, Anger, Grudges

13. Dig A Little Deeper ....................................Archeology, History, Perseverance

14. Do You Bend, Bow, or Break . . . . . . . . . .Submission, Self-Discipline, Compromise

15. Don’t Take the Bait................................Temptations, Deceptions, Discernment

16. Drug Abuse Awareness....................Substance Abuse, Drug Facts, Consequences

17. Easter, History of..............................Facts vs Folklore, Definitions, Symbolism

18. Elephantology 101.............................Dealing with Memories, Overcoming Habits

19. Emotions vs. Patience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Reputation, Selfishness, Loyalty

20. Erik Weihenmayer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ambition, Friendships, Handicaps

21. Ernie Pyle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Others, Patriotism, Good Reputation

22. Etiquette. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Manners, Respect, Others

23. Evil That Men Do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bullies, Prejudices, Forgiveness

24. Expressions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Traditions, Clichés, Famous speeches

25. Facts of Absolutes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Truth, Character, Integrity

26. Fame is Not Love.......................Social Media, Peer Pressure, Self-Worth, Fame

27. Finding the Value of Life.....................................Teen Suicide, Life Changes

28. Forgiveness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grudges, Revenge, Attitude

29. Friendship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Trust, Peer Pressure

30. Gaining Respect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Integrity, Misunderstandings, Forgiveness

31. Gangs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Peer- pressure, Awareness, Compassion

32. Going Frozen.............................Vices, Relationships, Respectfulness, Grudges

33. Gratitude Attitude.......................................Thankfulness, Attitudes, Choices

34. Halloween. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Paganism, Symbolism, Drinking

35. Harland Sanders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stay in School, Death, Seniors Value

36. Heart of the Problem................................Morals, Conscience, Vices, Choices

37. How Much is Enough . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Covetousness, Obsessions, Greed

38. In A Tight Spot. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Procrastination, Complacency, Disobedience

39. It’s Not My Fault . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Accepting Responsibility, Maturity, Reputation

40. Iwo Jima Flag Raisers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Patriotism, Honor, Price of freedom

41. Learn It Before You Live It...............................Wise Choices, Honorable Life

42. Light Bulb . . . . . . . . . . . ..... . . . . . . . . . . . Persistence, Theories vs. Facts, Failures

43. Love. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lust, Temptations, Modesty

44. Making the Change...........................................Procrastination, Work Ethic, Researching

45. Matter of the Mind. . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Thoughts, Actions

46. Meaning of Life. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Contentment, Reputation, Authority

47. Measure of Success . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Conduct, Priorities, Perseverance

48. Miracles vs. Superstitions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fact vs. Tradition, Do not assume

49.Mirror Mirror...................................Relationships, Respectfulness, Reflection

50. Morals & Ethics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Right and wrong, Law, Respecting others

51. Name That Tune . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Legends, Gossip, Truth, Lies

52. Nineveh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Archeology, Facts, Folklore

53. Noah Webster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Character, Others, Citizenship

54. Pledge of Allegiance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Respect, Honor, Flag

55. Rebellion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Submission, Honorable Motives, Pride, Obligations

56. Regrets & Shame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Favoritism, Home life, Selfishness

57. Rehabilitation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bad Habits, Personal Responsibility

58. Resolve or Regret . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Others, Facing Problems

59. Robert Frost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dreams/Goals, Death, Relocating

60. Self . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Selfishness, Self Esteem, Desires

61. Sometimes Life is not Fair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Depression, Suicide

62. Sowing & Reaping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Consequences, Laws of Nature and Life

63. Struggle Within . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Negative Emotions, Motivation, Self Control

64. Superstitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Beliefs, Behaviors, Dangers

65. Taters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . Self Improvement, Prejudice, Sin

66. Thanksgiving, The History of.....................Religious Freedom, Heritage, Overcoming

67. Thomas Edison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ambition, Talents, Encouragement

68. Titanic..............................................Persistence, Theories vs. Facts, Failure

69. Trust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hope, Confidence, Faith in others

70. Ulysses S. Grant . . . . . . . . . Bullying/Name Calling, Anger, Personal Responsibility

71. Valentine’s Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Paganism, Superstitions, Persecutions

72. Virtuous Woman on the Job................... Standards, Humility, Reputation, Respect

73. War . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Duty, Martyrs, Rebellion

74. What Evil Lurks in You . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bullying, Abuse of power, Holocaust

75. What Goes Around Comes Around . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jealousy, Pride, Right & Wrong

76. What is a Whistle Worth..............................Impulsiveness, Emotional decisions

77. What is Character . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . True courage, Conscience, Consideration

78. What is Your Legacy................................Work Ethic, Compassion, Inheritance

79. What Money Can’t Buy..............................Opportunities, Greed, Determination

80. What Will You be Remembered For . . . . . . . Be well-rounded, Plan ahead, Thinking

81. Why We Struggle.....................Life’s Struggles, Difficulties, Hardships, Attitudes