Security – HS.15 – The Benefits of Character and Integrity
This is a LifeKnowledge high school lesson (HS.15) on “The Benefits of Character and Integrity” from the National FFA Organization. Through an interest approach, group activities, and discussion, students explore the concept of character, define integrity, and identify the benefits of developing both, culminating in a character credo. The lesson includes teaching masters, an assessment, and application activities for the classroom, FFA, and SAE.
At a glance
- Learning objectives
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- Explain the concept of character.
- Define integrity.
- List three benefits of character and integrity.
- Time required
- Instruction time for this lesson: 50 minutes.
- Grade level
- High School
- Materials
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- Writing surface
- Overhead projector
- HS.15.AS.A—One copy per ten students
- Dictionary, thesaurus or leadership resource books—One per student or one per pair of students
- Unit
- Stage One of Development—ME
- Problem Area
- Who Am I as a Leader.
- Precepts
- Definition of Character
- Key Terms
- Integrity, Character
- Resources
- Maxwell, John C. The Maxwell Leadership Bible. Nashville, Tennessee. Thomas Nelson Publishers, 2002. National FFA Essential Learnings materials, 2003.
Downloads & Links
Aligned Standards
National Standards
- NSS-C.9-12.5Roles of the Citizen — What are the responsibilities of citizens.