Classroom Decisions
Your teacher is helping someone else, but you also need help. What is the responsible way to handle this?
Try to solve what you can independently, wait patiently, and ask for help without interrupting others.
You notice trash near your table, but none of it belongs to you. What responsibility do you have?
Help keep the shared space clean and encourage others to take care of their surroundings.
Your friend makes a joke about another student. Everyone laughs, but that student looks uncomfortable. What should you do?
Avoid joining the laughter, consider the student's feelings, and discourage jokes that hurt others.
You have the right to express your opinion. What responsibility comes with that right?
Express your thoughts respectfully while allowing others to share their opinions too.
A younger student asks you to pack their belongings, but they already know how to do it. What would responsible leadership look like?
Encourage and guide the student instead of doing everything for them, helping them become more independent.
Your friend asks to copy your homework because they were too busy to finish. How can you help without being dishonest?
Explain the assignment or offer to help them understand it, but don't allow them to copy your answers.
Two groups want the basketball court. One group arrived first, but the other hasn't played all week. What would be a fair solution?
Agree on a time limit or rotation so both groups have an opportunity to play.
You disagree with your friend about a classroom decision. Does being loyal mean you must agree with them?
No. True friendship allows people to have different opinions while treating each other respectfully.
A student says, “I have the right to play, so I don't need to follow playground rules.” What's wrong with this statement?
Rights come with responsibilities. Following playground rules helps protect everyone's safety and opportunity to play.
During brigade duty, your friends start playing instead of helping younger students. What should you do?
Remind them of their responsibilities, lead by example, and encourage them to return to their assigned duties.
Your group must submit a project, but one member hasn't completed their part. What should you consider before blaming them?
Listen to their explanation, understand what happened, and work together to find a fair solution.
A student wants to join your recess game, but the teams are already full. How could you balance inclusion and fairness?
Find a way to rotate players, adjust teams, or include the student in the next round while respecting the agreed rules.
A friend asks you to keep a secret, but the secret makes you concerned about someone's safety. Should you keep it?
No. When someone's safety is at risk, you should tell a trusted adult. Protecting someone is more important than keeping a dangerous secret.
A classmate receives extra time to complete an assignment. Some students think this is unfair. How would you explain fairness?
Fairness doesn't always mean treating everyone exactly the same. Sometimes students need different kinds of support to have an equal opportunity to succeed.
Your brigade partner isn't fulfilling their responsibilities, and you are doing all the work. How could you address this fairly?
Communicate respectfully, discuss how to divide responsibilities, and ask an adult for guidance if the problem continues.
A classmate frequently interrupts lessons. Your group wants to exclude them from the next project. Is that a fair solution?
Not necessarily. The group should communicate expectations, encourage responsible participation, and ask the teacher for guidance rather than immediately excluding someone.
During recess, someone accuses another student of pushing them. You didn't see what happened, but your friends want you to take sides. What is the responsible response?
Avoid making assumptions, listen respectfully, and allow a supervising adult to help resolve the situation fairly.
You hear a rumor about a classmate. Several students say it must be true because everyone is talking about it. What should you do?
Avoid spreading the rumor. Just because many people repeat something doesn't mean it is true.Think about others.
Wake up! A woman has four daughters. Each daughter has one brother. How many children does the woman have?
Five. All four daughters share the same brother.
I follow you everywhere at school. Younger students may copy me without you noticing. I can be good or bad, depending on your choices. What am I?
Your behavior