Resiliency Toolkit
This toolkit was assembled by the Florida Department of Education to assist teachers in the development of more resilient and healthy students. Teachers utilizing the instructional resources included in this toolkit will empower Florida’s students as they develop resilience and character education skills to adapt to a variety of situations. These lessons can also assist with instruction in health education topics included in required instruction.
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Resiliency Education Standards
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Resiliency Characteristics
Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
Gathering information to think through and determine the best choice. Coming to a solution by working together.
Inferring Informational Text – Bridges (Grade 5)
All “Tired” Up (Grade 6)
For Students by Students (Grades 6-7)
Evaluating Claims About Cancer (Grades 9-12)
Uncle Henry’s Dilemma (Grades 6-8)
The Towers of Hanoi (Grades 9-12)
Responsibility
Using good judgement, self-control,and owning my actions.
Mentorship & Volunteerism
Giving or asking for support, guidance, training,or expertise.
Gratitude
Being thankful and sharing it with others.
Empathy
Understanding how and why others think, feel, and act.
Citizenship
Making good choices that help my community and nation.
David’s Big Problem (Grade 1)
Footsteps that Changed Society (Grade 2)
The Civil Rights Movement in Florida: Tallahassee Bus Boycott (Grade 4)
Bill of Rights, Freedom of Speech and Two Regimes: Witness to War (Grade 5)
Reconstruction and the 14th Amendment (Grade 9-12)
Honesty
Telling the truth.
Perseverance
Continuing to try even when things are hard.
Responsible Decision Making
Thinking about all options and outcomes,then making the best choice.
Self-Awareness
Understanding how and why I think and act,including my impact on others.
Self-Management
Governing how I think and act,including my impact on others.
