Character Education: Honesty (Grade 7)

Unit of 4 Lessons
Grade Levels: 
6
7
8
Subjects: 
Language Arts
Philanthropy
Social Studies
Issue Area: 
Kindness
Focus Question 

What role does honesty play in relationships and life success?  How can developing honesty equip people as world citizens who contribute to the common good? 

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Unit Overview 

Learners explore the meaning of honesty related to playing by the rules and making choices that support the common good. They discuss and illustrate how people could respond honestly or dishonestly to the same situation. They role-play familiar scenarios in ways that follow the rules and support straightforward communication, and also ways that are less honest. They reflect in writing on the role of common good and honesty when rules are not clearly stated.

Service Experience 
Learners look for opportunities to demonstrate honesty to improve the relationships in their lives and communities. 
Lessons in This Unit 
Unit: 
Character Education: Honesty (Grade 7)
Lesson 1 of 4
Grades: 
6
7
8

Learners explore the meaning of playing by the rules and making personal choices that support the common good. They discuss how people could respond with honesty and dishonesty to the same situation. 

Unit: 
Character Education: Honesty (Grade 7)
Lesson 2 of 4
Grades: 
6
7
8

Learners role-play familiar scenarios in ways that follow the rules and support straightforward communication and also in ways that do not support honesty. They discuss the value of rules or expectations for promoting the common good.