HS.11 Understanding Beliefs and Belief Systems (PowerPoint)
This LifeKnowledge lesson (HS.11) helps high school students understand beliefs and belief systems as part of personal leadership development. Through an interest-approach reflection, an ethical dilemma scenario, and interactive activities, students define belief and belief system, identify their own personal beliefs, and recognize the influencers that shape them.
At a glance
- Learning objectives
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- Define the terms belief and belief system.
- Identify personal beliefs and belief system.
- Identify influencers of beliefs and belief systems.
- Time required
- Instruction time for this lesson: 50 minutes.
- Grade level
- High School
- Materials
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- HS.11.AS.A—one per student
- Markers
- Overhead projector
- Transparencies
- Paper
- Pencils
- Phone books
- Writing surface
- Unit
- Stage One of Development—ME
- Problem Area
- Who Am I as a Leader.
- Precepts
- L1: Nurture a spiritual belief system.
- Key Terms
- Belief; Belief system
- Resources
- Madigan, Timothy J. and Clifford, William K. The Ethics of Belief and Other Essays. New York, New York. Prometheus Books, 1999. McElroy, John H. American Beliefs: What Keeps a Big Country and a Diverse People United. Chicago, Illinois. Ivan R. Dee Publishing, 1999. National FFA Essential Learning materials. 2003.
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Lesson plan
Presentation
Aligned Standards
National Standards
- NSS-C.9-12.2Foundations of the Political System — What values and principles are basic to American constitutional democracy.