REVIEW STATEMENTS When behaviors are in opposition with

values, internal conflicts arise. People can maintain their own values and

still show respect for the values of others. Respect yourself and others while you act

according to your values. The development of children’s values is

greatly influenced by their parents. Values are greatly revealed through

personal choice and decisions.

Values Journal

“There is something within us that gives meaning to life, something that provides the

basis for ranking our various needs, wants and goals.”

INTRODUCTION ACTIVITY OPTION #1 INTRODUCTION ARR #1 Performance Objective Identify 4 personal values and explain how these values impact behavior and choices. Have students fold a sheet of paper in half. Leave the paper folded and have them make a list of ten

things they spend most of their time doing (school, watching television, computer, video games, chores, sports, sleeping, working etc.). Now, leaving the paper folded, have them turn the paper over and list the five

things they hold most dear (family, religion, freedom, friends, relationships etc.) Students should then open the

paper so they can see both lists. Have them draw lines to match the value to the activity it relates to. If students cannot match any values with their activities, perhaps they need to evaluate their lives. Do they need to re-evaluate their values or how they spend their time?   COLOR POLL Place sheets of construction paper on the chalkboard. Select colors that are favorites except one that is not-so-popular.

For example: bluegreen brown pinkblack orange yellow orange purple Have students select their favorite colors from those posted on the board. (Have students raise their hands as you point to the colors and tally the total of students that choose each color.) When you complete the tally, say, "I am sorry, you are wrong. Your favorite color should be brown (or the color with the fewest votes). If that is not your favorite color, you better switch now. You will never pass this class unless your favorite color is the same as mine. My favorite color is brown (or the color with the fewest votes). Now if you really want to get a good grade, you will wear brown, write with brown ink, and even find brown paper on which to do your work.” (By this time, someone will probably tell you that this is unfair. It is a free country. NO ONE can tell them which color to like.)

WHAT ARE VALUES? Qualities, Characteristic or ideas about

which we feel very strongly. Value define what is of worth. Our values affect our decisions, goals

and behavior. A belief that someone or something is

worthwhile. Value help guide your actions and

judgments.

Believe it or not our values even affect the purchases we make.

You have been given a check for $1000.00 to do whatever you like with it. What would you do with it?

• Share with the class what you would do with it.

Conclusion: What you spend the money on

has everything to do with what you value

WHERE DO YOU GET VALUES? Home SocietySchoolFriendsTVInternet You Tube My SpaceChurch MusicBooks Families Culture EmployersThe Years you were raised

YOUR AGE WILL INFLUENCE YOUR VALUES Ages 1-7 -- Parents

Ages 8-13 – Teacher, heroes (sports, rock, TV)

Ages 14-20 – Friends (choose good ones!)

Ages 21= Your values are established, but you may test your values from time to time.

CAN YOU BELIEVE? By the time you are seven years

old you have already formed values from your parents.

Values need to be taught from the very beginning.

CHARACTERISTICS OF VALUES Values are personal Our actions point to what we

really value Our values give us our perception

of the world Inconsistent behavior may

indicate and absence of values Values change as experiences

change

MORE CHARACTERISTICS

Respect others values When faced with adversity, our

values determine our choices Our values give us identity Values are subject to change!

When Behaviors are in opposition with values, internal conflict arises.

ACTIVITY: AUCTION

FINDING YOUR VALUES Core Values

Work Values

TYPES OF VALUES

MORAL VALUES What is right or wrong; codes by

which to live

What is an example?

AESTHETIC VALUES What you feel has beauty in

nature and life

Do we all feel the same way about this?

MATERIAL VALUES The things we want to spend our

money on

How many of you only buy things on sale?

INTRINSIC VALUES Things that have value to us in

their own right

Example: An antique car, a best friend, a grandpa

EXTRINSIC VALUES You value something because it

helps you get something you desire

Example: You are friends with someone because they are good at a sport and they can help you get better

UNIVERSAL VALUES Values that most people agree.

Equality, world peace, respect.

Does everyone feel this way?

(i.e.: US: value time – in hurry; Europeans: value people – take time to talk.)

GROUP SPECIFIC VALUES Each region or groups values are

specific to them.

Can you think of an example?

Personal Pyramid

VALUES

Long Term Goals

Intermediate Goals

Daily Tasks

HYPOCRITE – ONE WHO SUBSCRIBES TO ONE SET OF VALUES, AND DOES ANOTHER.

IMMATURITY - ONE WHO HAS NOT IDENTIFIED HIS VALUES.

Immaturity:– Unclear values– Drifters– Flighty– Uncertain– Apathetic

• Maturity– Clear values– Life of purpose–Meaning and

direction

ASSIGNMENT: VALUES CHECKLIST

“If you stand for nothing.

You fall for anything.”

“It’s not doing things right,

but doing the right things. “

SUMMARY: In life, especially as a teenager, it

is essential to adopt and practice good values. Values teach self-discipline, honesty to yourself, responsible actions, self esteem, confidence, harmonious relationship and cooperation. Good values also help a person distinguish between right and wrong. It’s hard to go through life without values!