6th Grade: Foundations of Respect
Week 1: What Does Respect Look Like?
Define respect through concrete behaviors
Build shared classroom expectations
Week 2: Respect in Action
Movement activity (“Respect or Not?”)
Apply respect to real-life situations
Week 3: Respect Through Choices
Connect behavior to outcomes
Introduce cause and effect
Week 4: Respect in Our Community
Micro-service project
Apply respect to improve environment
Q – Quiet the Load → Clear structure, repeated routines
U – Clarify Utility → Real-life relevance (school, peers, identity)
A – Activate Engagement → Movement, discussion, creation
R – Reinforce Success → Reflection + repetition across weeks
K – Keep It Transferable → Applies beyond classroom
Instructional Design (QUARK Alignment)
