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Welcome to "Character In Action," where we explore how character traits shape the world around us through films, books, and TED Talks. Character is not just a concept; it's a living force that influences our daily lives and can be found in the media we love and view every day. Join us on a journey to discover inspiring stories that showcase the best of human nature and exemplify the character traits we admire. We have titles for all ages to enjoy!

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“COLLABORATION” in action

This October, we focus on Collaboration — the ability to work effectively with others toward a shared goal. Collaboration combines diverse strengths, honors different perspectives, and co-creates outcomes that no single person could achieve alone. It requires trust, communication, flexibility, and a willingness to both lead and follow.

Through this month’s films, books, and TED Talks, we’ll discover how the most powerful achievements in history were never solo efforts.

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

"The Crayon Box That Talked" by Shane DeRolf

"One" by Kathryn Otoshi

"The Crayon Box That Talked" by Shane DeRolf

"Two Bad Ants" by Chris Van Allsburg

"The Crayon Box That Talked" by Shane DeRolf

"Two Bad Ants" by Chris Van Allsburg

Madagascar (2005)

Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie (2017)

"Two Bad Ants" by Chris Van Allsburg

The Muppets (2011)

Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie (2017)

MIDDLE/JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

"Divergent" by Veronica Roth

"The Red Pyramid" by Rick Riordan

Little Giants (1994)

"The Red Pyramid" by Rick Riordan

Little Giants (1994)

Miracle (2004)

"Got a Meeting? Take a Walk" by Nilofer Merchant

Little Giants (1994)

Gridiron Gang (2006)

"Got a Meeting? Take a Walk" by Nilofer Merchant

HIGH SCHOOL & ADULTS

"Emergent Strategy: Shaping Change, Changing Worlds" by adrienne maree brown

"The Culture Code" by Daniel Coyle

"Emergent Strategy: Shaping Change, Changing Worlds" by adrienne maree brown

The Right Stuff (1983)

"Emergent Strategy: Shaping Change, Changing Worlds" by adrienne maree brown

The Right Stuff (1983)

Glory (1989)

"The Secret Structure of Great Talks" by Nancy Duarte

The Right Stuff (1983)

The Secret Life of Bees(2008)

"The Secret Structure of Great Talks" by Nancy Duarte

Orangeburg County Community of Character

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character in action

“COLLABORATION” in action

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

"The Crayon Box That Talked" by Shane DeRolf

"The Crayon Box That Talked" by Shane DeRolf

"The Crayon Box That Talked" by Shane DeRolf

"One" by Kathryn Otoshi

"The Crayon Box That Talked" by Shane DeRolf

"The Crayon Box That Talked" by Shane DeRolf

"Two Bad Ants" by Chris Van Allsburg

"The Crayon Box That Talked" by Shane DeRolf

"Two Bad Ants" by Chris Van Allsburg

Madagascar (2005)

Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie (2017)

"Two Bad Ants" by Chris Van Allsburg

The Muppets (2011)

Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie (2017)

Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie (2017)

Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie (2017)

Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie (2017)

Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie (2017)

MIDDLE/JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

"Divergent" by Veronica Roth

"The Red Pyramid" by Rick Riordan

"The Red Pyramid" by Rick Riordan

"The Red Pyramid" by Rick Riordan

"The Red Pyramid" by Rick Riordan

"The Red Pyramid" by Rick Riordan

Little Giants (1994)

"The Red Pyramid" by Rick Riordan

Little Giants (1994)

Miracle (2004)

"Got a Meeting? Take a Walk" by Nilofer Merchant

Little Giants (1994)

Gridiron Gang (2006)

"Got a Meeting? Take a Walk" by Nilofer Merchant

"Got a Meeting? Take a Walk" by Nilofer Merchant

"Got a Meeting? Take a Walk" by Nilofer Merchant

"Got a Meeting? Take a Walk" by Nilofer Merchant

"Got a Meeting? Take a Walk" by Nilofer Merchant

HIGH SCHOOL & ADULTS

"Emergent Strategy: Shaping Change, Changing Worlds" by adrienne maree brown

"Emergent Strategy: Shaping Change, Changing Worlds" by adrienne maree brown

"Emergent Strategy: Shaping Change, Changing Worlds" by adrienne maree brown

"The Culture Code" by Daniel Coyle

"Emergent Strategy: Shaping Change, Changing Worlds" by adrienne maree brown

"Emergent Strategy: Shaping Change, Changing Worlds" by adrienne maree brown

The Right Stuff (1983)

"Emergent Strategy: Shaping Change, Changing Worlds" by adrienne maree brown

The Right Stuff (1983)

Glory (1989)

"The Secret Structure of Great Talks" by Nancy Duarte

The Right Stuff (1983)

The Secret Life of Bees(2008)

"The Secret Structure of Great Talks" by Nancy Duarte

"The Secret Structure of Great Talks" by Nancy Duarte

"The Secret Structure of Great Talks" by Nancy Duarte

"The Secret Structure of Great Talks" by Nancy Duarte

"The Secret Structure of Great Talks" by Nancy Duarte

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