Courage in School
Raising your hand even when you’re unsure is an example of this.
Academic Courage
She refused to give up her bus seat in 1955.
Rosa Parks
You see someone sitting alone at lunch. What is the courageous thing to do
Inviting them to sit with you shows courage and kindness.
Asking a teacher for help shows this kind of bravery.
Seeking - help courage
He fought for equal rights using peaceful protest.
Martin Luther King Jr.
You accidentally break something in class. What is the brave choice?
Telling the teacher the truth is the courageous action.
Joining a new group at lunch takes this.
social courage
She hid with her family and wrote a diary during WWII.
Anne Frank
A friend pressures you to do something wrong. What is the courageous response?
Saying no and choosing what is right shows real courage.
Admitting you made a mistake shows this kind of courage
Responsibility and honesty
This athlete overcame polio and became an Olympic champion.
Wilma Rudolph
You studied but still got a low grade. What is a courageous next step?
Asking for help and trying again demonstrates perseverance and courage.
Standing up for someone being teased is an example of this.
Upstander courage.
This young girl from Pakistan showed incredible bravery by speaking out for girls’ education, even after being attacked, and later became the youngest person to win the Nobel Peace Prize.
Malala Yousafzai
You notice a classmate being talked about behind their back. What is the most courageous thing to do?
Speaking up kindly, stopping the gossip, and including the classmate is the courageous choice.