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The Honesty Experiment

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Lesson Plan

The Honesty Experiment

Understand importance of expected behavior

This lesson uses the 'A Social Experiment on Honesty' video to help students understand the importance of expected behavior in society. Through active learning strategies, students will explore how honesty impacts social interactions and the functioning of communities. This lesson is crucial for developing students' understanding of ethical behavior and its role in maintaining trust and cooperation in various settings.

Audience

Grade 11

Time

30 mins

Approach

Active Learning

Materials

Video: A Social Experiment on Honesty, Discussion Questions, and Reflection Worksheet

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Begin with a brief discussion on what expected behavior means.
  • Ask students to share examples of expected behavior in different settings (e.g., school, home, public places).

Step 2

Video Viewing

6 mins

Step 3

Group Discussion

10 mins

  • Divide students into small groups.
  • Provide discussion questions to guide their conversation about the video and its implications on expected behavior.
  • Encourage students to think about how honesty and expected behavior are connected.

Step 4

Reflection Activity

7 mins

  • Distribute the reflection worksheet.
  • Ask students to individually reflect on a time when they faced a situation requiring honesty.
  • Have them write about the outcome and what they learned about expected behavior.

Step 5

Closure

2 mins

  • Recap the key points discussed in the lesson.
  • Highlight the importance of honesty and expected behavior in building trust and cooperation.
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Discussion

Discussion Questions on Honesty

These questions are designed to facilitate a group discussion on the importance of honesty and expected behavior as illustrated in the video.

What surprised you most about the results of the Lost Wallet Test?

Encourage students to think about their assumptions versus the actual outcomes.







Why do you think honesty is important in society?

Discuss how honesty affects trust and cooperation in communities.







Can you think of a situation where honesty might conflict with self-interest?

Explore scenarios where being honest might not be the easiest choice.







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Worksheet

Reflection Worksheet on Honesty

This worksheet helps students reflect on personal experiences with honesty and expected behavior.

Describe a situation where you had to choose between honesty and self-interest. What did you choose and why?








What did you learn from the video about the impact of honesty on society?








How can understanding expected behavior help you in your daily life?








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