National Education Standards

Fulfills National History Standard 3 for K-4, Standards 1 and 3 for 5-12, and  7, 8, 9, and 10 for 5-12.
Fulfills National Social Studies Standard 1, 2, 3, 6, and 10.

Vocabulary

General Vocabulary:

mentoring
moderate (verb)
beloved
grudge
parlor
perseverance
Gucci
Dior
genes
poise
fowl
royal
breaking and entering
infield fly rule
"get your goat"
"see red"
vernal equinox
a "good egg"

Key Terms and Concepts:

The Golden Rule
(treat others as you want them to treat you; put yourself in another's shoes)
Having the courage to do do what you think is right
Difference and tolerance: don't judge a book by its cover
Patience
Regret and forgiveness
Responsibility
Role Models
Kindness and caring
Listening
Honesty
Dealing with anger and bullies
Thinking ahead