Vocabulary Power
This word means the result of a choice or action.
What is a consequence?
Staying up too late playing video games and being tired in class the next day is this kind of consequence.
What is a short-term consequence?
One tip from the module says to do this before taking action.
What is think before you act?
In the Gray Zone, the student is tempted to do this during a science quiz.
What is copy a classmate’s answers?
The module says making viable choices can help build these kinds of relationships.
What are positive, long-lasting relationships?
This kind of consequence usually happens within a year.
What is a short-term consequence?
Building strong study habits now so you can succeed in high school and college is an example of this kind of thinking.
What is long-term thinking?
This tip means learning more so missing information does not lead you to a bad decision.
What is gather information?
The student wants to cheat because they are worried about losing this opportunity.
What is playing basketball in the playoffs?
This word means being able to recognize the effect you have on people and situations around you.
What is self-awareness?
This kind of consequence usually happens more than a year in the future.
What is a long-term consequence?
A student skips practice and has to sit on the bench during the game. This is most likely a ______ consequence.
What is a short-term negative consequence?
This tip means making choices now that help your future self succeed.
What is set yourself up for success?
If the student cheats and gets caught, name one possible negative consequence.
What is failing the quiz, getting in trouble, losing trust, or becoming ineligible anyway?
According to the module, making sure your choices have long-term value is one way to be this.
What is ethical?
This word means importance or worth.
What is value?
Planting a tree in your neighborhood and helping the environment for years is an example of a ______ consequence.
What is a long-term positive consequence?
If you are unsure what to do in a situation, the module suggests asking this kind of person for guidance.
What is a trusted adult?
Doing the quiz honestly, even if it risks missing the playoffs, is the more ______ choice.
What is viable (or ethical)?
What can you create this to show what you can do now to reach future goals?
What is a roadmap for success?
This is the long-term value of your choices and actions.
What is viability?
Why can a choice that feels good right now still be non-viable?
What is because it may lead to negative long-term consequences or hurt future success?
Why is “gather information” important before making a big decision?
What is because the knowledge you have—or don’t have—can affect your choices and the consequences that follow?
Why is copying answers in the Gray Zone not a viable choice, even if it might help in the moment?
What is because it may create short-term benefit but leads to negative long-term consequences like dishonesty, lost trust, and damage to future success?
How can being ethical actually help a business stay viable over time?
What is by building trust, protecting reputation, creating loyal customers, and avoiding negative long-term consequences?