Lesson Plan
Integrity: The Honest Path Lesson Plan
Students will learn the importance of integrity and honesty through discussion, video analysis, and collaborative activities, fostering personal reflection and growth.
Understanding integrity helps students build trustworthy relationships and make ethical decisions in their daily lives.
Audience
7th Grade Students
Time
45 minutes
Approach
Interactive discussion, multimedia, and reflective exercises.
Prep
Preparation
10 minutes
- Review the Integrity: The Honest Path Lesson Plan to familiarize with the flow.
- Ensure video and interactive materials are accessible and working before class starts.
- Prepare copies of the exit ticket or ensure digital access for all students.
- Set up seating to facilitate small group discussions during the interactive activity.
Step 1
Morning Warm-Up
5 minutes
- Begin with quick prompts on what honesty and integrity mean to students.
- Ask students to share one example of when they saw integrity in action.
- Use the Morning Warm-Up Prompts as a guide.
Step 2
Video Viewing
10 minutes
- Show the Integrity Video that illustrates real-life examples of integrity.
- Pause periodically to ask comprehension questions and gauge student reactions.
Step 3
Interactive Activity
20 minutes
- Divide the class into small groups and distribute the Interactive Integrity Activity Guide.
- Have groups discuss scenarios where integrity plays a key role and brainstorm outcomes of honest vs. dishonest behavior.
- Encourage each group to present a summary of their discussion to the class.
Step 4
Exit Ticket
10 minutes
- Conclude the lesson with an exit ticket using the Exit Ticket Template.
- Ask students to reflect on what they learned about integrity and how they plan to apply it in their lives.
- Collect responses to assess understanding and inform future discussions.
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Slide Deck
Integrity: The Honest Path
Welcome! Today we'll explore what integrity means and why it's important in our daily lives.
Introduce the lesson by welcoming students and sharing the objective: to explore the importance of integrity and honesty. Emphasize that today's session will be interactive with activities and a video to help them connect real-life scenarios to these values.
Morning Warm-Up
Think about a time when you saw or experienced integrity. Share your example with a partner or the class.
Use this slide to start the class with a warm-up. Pose quick questions to students on what integrity means to them. Encourage sharing personal examples if they're comfortable.
Watch the video that highlights moments of honesty and integrity.
Introduce the video segment. Explain that the video contains real-life examples of integrity. Pause periodically to ask students reflective questions or to gauge reactions.
Interactive Integrity Activity
In your groups, discuss scenarios where integrity plays a key role. Consider outcomes of honest vs. dishonest actions and prepare to share a summary.
Transition into a group discussion activity. Split the class into small groups and distribute the interactive guide. Encourage groups to discuss and note scenarios of integrity and consequences of different choices.
Exit Ticket
Reflect on today’s lesson: What did you learn about integrity? How will you use this in your daily life? Write down your thoughts.
Conclude the lesson by asking students to reflect on what they've learned. Use the exit ticket prompt to gather student insights on how they could apply these principles in their lives.
Warm Up
Integrity Morning Warm-Up Prompts
Welcome students! As we begin our lesson on integrity and honesty, please take a few moments to reflect on the following questions. Write down your thoughts in the space provided and be ready to share your ideas with the class.
Prompts:
- What does integrity mean to you?
- Can you think of a time when you or someone else showed genuine honesty, even when it was difficult? Describe what happened.
- Why do you think honesty is important in our everyday relationships (with friends, family, or at school)?
- How might your actions change if you always practiced integrity?
Take a few minutes to jot down your thoughts, then be prepared to discuss them with a partner or the whole class.
Activity
Interactive Integrity Activity Guide
Introduction
In this activity, you'll work in small groups to explore the concept of integrity. Through real-life scenarios and thought-provoking questions, you'll discuss what it means to act with honesty and how integrity impacts our lives. Use the guide below to help navigate your discussion and share your insights with the class.
Instructions for Group Work
- Form Groups: Divide the class into small groups of 3-4 students.
- Assign a Moderator: Choose one person in your group to lead the discussion and ensure everyone gets a chance to speak.
- Review Each Scenario: Read each scenario together, then take a few minutes to discuss the following questions before moving on to the next scenario.
Scenario 1: The Lost Wallet
Imagine you find a wallet on the school playground. There is a significant amount of money inside along with the owner's ID.
Discussion Questions:
- What would you do if you found this wallet?
- How do you think the owner would feel if you kept it?
- Is there any situation where keeping the wallet might seem justifiable? Why or why not?
Reflect:
Consider the broader impact your decision could have on trust and community. Share your thoughts.
Scenario 2: Group Project and Honesty
During a group project, one student realizes a mistake in their section that could affect the overall grade. The student has the option to hide the mistake or admit it to the group and the teacher.
Discussion Questions:
- What would be the pros and cons of admitting the mistake?
- How might hiding the mistake affect the trust among group members?
- How does taking responsibility contribute to integrity?
Reflect:
Discuss how your own behavior might change if you always chose to be honest, even when it's challenging.
Scenario 3: Social Media Sharing
Imagine you see a news article about a classmate behaving unethically shared widely on social media. Sharing the article means more people will criticize the classmate, even if there was a misunderstanding.
Discussion Questions:
- What should you consider before sharing information about someone's behavior online?
- How does integrity play a role in online interactions?
- What would be a responsible way to address this situation?
Reflect:
Talk about how you can apply integrity both online and offline to maintain respectful and honest interactions.
Group Summary
After discussing all the scenarios, your group should come up with a brief summary of your discussion. Consider these points:
- What are the common themes you noticed in each scenario?
- How did your group's opinions differ, and what did you learn from those differences?
- What actions can you take in your daily life to show integrity?
Write down your group's summary on a sheet of paper or type it out if you're using digital devices. When everyone's ready, a group representative will share your summary with the entire class.
Conclusion
Reflect on today's activity and think about how you can apply these lessons of integrity in your daily interactions at school, home, and even online. Your honest insights today will help create a better community for all.
Happy discussing and exploring integrity together!
Cool Down
Integrity Exit Ticket
Reflect on today's lesson about integrity and honesty. Please answer the questions below to help us understand what you've learned and how you might apply these lessons in your everyday life.
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What does integrity mean to you?
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Describe one moment during today's lesson that made you think deeply about honesty.
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How do you plan to apply the idea of integrity in your daily activities at school or home?
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Share one question or idea that you would like to explore further about integrity.
Thank you for your thoughtful responses!