HS.9 Understanding Values, Beliefs, Character and Integrity (PowerPoint)
This LifeKnowledge lesson (HS.9) introduces high school students to the concepts of values, beliefs, character, and integrity and how these inner attributes shape one’s effectiveness as a leader and influence daily choices. Through reflective activities (mirror exercise, “Picasso Moment” drawings), small-group brainstorming, historical-figure analysis, and scenario cards, students define each term and connect them to leadership and everyday decision making, culminating in a personal interview assessment.
At a glance
- Learning objectives
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- Define values, beliefs, character, and integrity.
- List and explain how the understanding of values, beliefs, character, and integrity assists you as a leader.
- Relate how values, beliefs, character, and integrity affect leaders' daily choices.
- Time required
- Instruction time for this lesson: 50 minutes
- Grade level
- High School
- Materials
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- Markers
- Mirror
- Overhead Projector
- Paper
- Pencils
- Poster or butcher paper
- Scenario cards, one set for class—HS.9.TM.G
- Tape
- Transparencies HS.9.TM.A–H
- Unit
- Stage One of Development—ME
- Problem Area
- Who Am I as a Leader?
- Precepts
- D1, Live with integrity. D2 Accurately assess my values. L1 Nurture a spiritual belief system.
- Resources
- National FFA Essential Learnings materials, 2003.
- Key Terms
- Beliefs, Character, Integrity, Values
Downloads & Links
Lesson plan
Presentation
Aligned Standards
National Standards
- Foundations of the Political System – What are the distinctive characteristics of American Society?Foundations of the Political System – What are the distinctive characteristics of American Society?