Basics
What does integrity mean?
You find $20 in the hallway. What should you do?
Turn it in to the office or a teacher.
You tell the truth even though you might get in trouble. Integrity or not?
Integrity. You're being honest despite possible consequences.
A classmate takes credit for your work. What is a respectful way to handle the situation?
Calmy explain the situation to your teacher.
Before making a decision, what question can help you practice integrity?
Is this the right thing to do, even if nobody knows?
Name a character trait that a person with integrity might have
honesty, responsibility, fairness, trustworthiness, or accountability
Your teacher leaves the room during a test. Your friend offers you the answers. What should you do?
Keep working as I would with the teacher in the room.
You copy your classmate's homework and turn it in as your own. Integrity or not?
NOT INTEGRITY. You're taking credit for someone else's work.
You accidentally hurt a friend's feelings. What does integrity look like?
Acknowledge it, apologize sincerely, and try to make things right.
Why might someone choose dishonesty even when they know it is wrong?
Fear, peer pressure, embarrassment, or wanting attention/reward
Trust/False: Integrity only matters when adults are watching.
FALSE FALSE FALSE
You accidentally break a classroom item. Nobody sees you. What should you do?
Tell a teacher and take responsibility.
You create a fake Instagram account to post school gossip? Integrity or Not?
NOT INTEGRITY. If you would not say it to someone's face, you should not say it online.
You see a student being bullied, but you're afraid to speak up. How can you show integrity safely without being disrespectful?
Report it to a trusted adult and support your friend.
How can you rebuild trust after being dishonest?
Tell the truth, apologize, correct the mistake, and consistently act with integrity.
Why is integrity important in friendships?
Integrity builds trust, respect, and healthy relationships.
Your best friend asks you to lie, so they won't get in trouble. What should you do?
Refuse to lie, and encourage your friend to tell the truth.
You blame another student for something you did. What should you do instead?
Admit what happened and take responsibility.
Someone dropped a dollar on their way out of the cafeteria. You pick it up and return it to them. What did you demonstrate? (use another word besides integrity.)
honesty, kindness, thoughtfulness
What is the difference between doing the right thing and doing something only to avoid punishment?
Doing the right thing because you want to be an honest person is integrity.
If a person is only doing something to avoid a punishment, they are only worried about themselves.