Bender, Marie

This title examines efforts to maintain the functions of daily life while isolating and social distancing to stop the spread of COVID-19. Stay at home orders, school closings, working and shopping from home, distance learning, and family events are covered, as are the mental and physical health challenges and the economic impacts of isolated life.

This title examines measures taken to combat COVID-19 such as lockdowns and closing of businesses and the economic consequences of these acts such as the permanent closing of retail stores, loss of income, discarding of farm products, record unemployment, the increase in use of social services such as food banks, and the relief brought by the HEROES Act.

Defines responsibility as a character trait and discusses how to show respect at home, with friends, at school, in the community, and toward oneself.

Defines respect as a character trait and discusses how to show respect at home, with friends, at school, in the community, and toward oneself.

Defines honesty as a character trait and discusses how to be honest at home, with friends, at school, and in the community.

Defines fairness as a character trait and discusses how to show fairness at home, with friends, at school, in the community, and toward oneself.

Identifies the personality trait of caring and discusses its importance and ways in which it can be practiced at home, in school, with friends, and in the community.

Defines citizenship and discusses how to demonstrate this responsibility at home, with friends, at school, in the community, and with respect to government.