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Building Character: Integrity, Grit, Excellence, and Sound Principles

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Lesson Plan

Building Character: Integrity, Grit, Excellence, and Sound Principles

Teach Integrity, Excellency, Sound Principles

This lesson uses game-based learning to teach high school students the principles of integrity, excellency, and sound principles. Through interactive scenarios, students will explore and apply these values in a fun and engaging way. This lesson is important as it helps students understand the significance of these principles in real-life situations, fostering personal growth and ethical decision-making.

Audience

High School Students

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Game-Based Learning

Materials

Worksheet: Integrity and Excellency, Discussion: Applying Principles, and Kahoot Jeopardy Questions

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Briefly introduce the lesson's objectives: integrity, excellency, and sound principles.
  • Explain the game-based learning approach and how it will be used to explore these principles.

Step 2

Teaching Principles and Examples

10 mins

  • Integrity: The commitment to act on established principles and values, demonstrating consistency and reliability in behavior.
    • Examples: Admitting mistakes in group projects, returning lost items to their owners, standing up for what is right even when it's unpopular.
  • Grit (Agonizamai): The ability to persevere and maintain effort in the face of challenges; demonstrating resilience and determination.
    • Examples: Completing a challenging homework assignment, practicing for a sport even when tired, helping a friend with a difficult task.
  • Excellence: The pursuit of quality and continuous improvement; being diligent and committed to doing one's best.
    • Examples: Studying thoroughly for exams, seeking feedback on essays, practicing a musical instrument regularly.
  • Sound Principles: The process of developing a foundation for ethical choices by building goals, values, and ethical principles that guide behavior and decision-making. These principles may be logical, reasonable, and aligned with ethical standards that promote justice, integrity, and respect for others.
    • Examples: Developing a personal code of ethics, setting boundaries to avoid negative influences, creating goals that reflect personal values.
  • Difference between Integrity and Sound Principles:
    • Integrity involves acting on the principles already in place, ensuring consistency in actions and decisions.
      • Example: A student who always tells the truth, even when it's difficult.
    • Sound Principles focus on the pursuit and development of ethical guidelines and personal boundaries.
      • Example: A student who chooses not to participate in gossip because it aligns with their values of respect and kindness.
    • Importance of Both: Having sound principles provides a foundation for ethical behavior, but without integrity, these principles may not be consistently applied. Conversely, integrity ensures that actions align with one's principles, but without sound principles, those actions may not be ethically grounded.
    • Caution: It's possible for someone to act with integrity, sincerely adhering to their values, yet if those values are not ethically sound, their actions can be harmful or unethical. Therefore, it's crucial to develop sound principles and maintain the integrity to uphold them.
    • Example of Both: A student sets a goal to be honest in all interactions (Sound Principles) and consistently tells the truth, even when it is difficult (Integrity). This combination ensures that their actions are both ethically grounded and consistently applied.

Step 3

Worksheet Activity

10 mins

  • Distribute the 'Integrity and Excellency' worksheet to students.
  • Instruct students to complete the worksheet individually, reflecting on personal experiences and understanding of the principles.

Step 4

Kahoot Game

5 mins

  • Conduct a Kahoot game using the Jeopardy-style questions to test students' understanding of the principles.
  • Encourage friendly competition and discussion of the answers.
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Discussion

Applying Principles

A discussion to help students reflect on the application of integrity, excellency, and sound principles in various scenarios.

Why is integrity important in decision-making?

Discuss how integrity involves acting on established principles and builds trust.







How can striving for excellency impact your personal and academic life?

Explore the benefits of setting high standards and continuous improvement.







What are some challenges you might face when trying to uphold sound principles?

Consider peer pressure, ethical dilemmas, and personal biases.







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Worksheet

Integrity and Excellency

This worksheet helps students explore scenarios where they can apply integrity and excellency.

Describe a situation where you demonstrated integrity by acting on established principles.

Think about a time you were honest or stood up for what was right.







List three ways you can strive for excellency in your studies.

Consider setting goals, seeking feedback, and practicing regularly.







Identify a principle you believe is important to develop and explain why.

Reflect on personal values and experiences.







How can you demonstrate grit in a challenging situation at school?

Think about perseverance and determination.







What boundaries can you set to ensure you maintain sound principles?

Consider personal rules and guidelines that align with your values.







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Quiz

Kahoot Jeopardy Questions

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