Integrity becomes meaningful when it is practiced consistently in everyday life. In this lesson, you will connect integrity and moral courage to real situations at school, at home, and in the community. You will reflect on habits that build trust, examine how small choices shape character, and create a personal integrity commitment you can follow beyond the classroom. By the end of the lesson, you will be ready to live your values with consistency and responsibility.
🎯 Learning Goals
By the end of the lesson, you will be able to:
- Explain how integrity applies in school, home, and community settings using clear examples.
- Evaluate your daily habits and identify two actions that strengthen trust and responsibility.
- Create a personal integrity commitment with one value, one behavior, and one way to track progress.
🧩 Key Ideas & Terms
- Integrity – consistency between values, words, and actions.
- Habit – a repeated action that shapes character over time.
- Trust – confidence others have in your honesty and reliability.
- Community – people connected by shared spaces, goals, or responsibilities.
- Role model – a person whose behavior influences others.
- Commitment – a promise to act in line with chosen values.
🔄 Quick Recall / Prior Knowledge
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What is integrity?
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Integrity means doing what is right and honest consistently, even when no one is watching.
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Give one example of moral courage.
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Examples: refusing to cheat, speaking up against teasing, admitting a mistake, or returning a lost item.
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Why do small choices matter?
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Small choices become habits, and habits shape character and reputation over time.
📖 Explore the Lesson
Integrity grows through daily practice. Explore how it appears in different parts of life.
Checkpoint 1: Integrity at School
Mini-goal: Identify behaviors that show honesty and responsibility in school.
Guided discussion: At school, integrity is shown through honest work, respect for rules, and fairness toward classmates. It includes doing your own assignments, giving credit for ideas, and participating responsibly in group tasks. Integrity also means admitting mistakes, such as forgetting homework or misunderstanding instructions, instead of making excuses.
Real-life tie-in: A student who admits a missed deadline and asks for guidance builds more trust than one who blames others or lies. Teachers and classmates value honesty because it creates a safe learning environment.
Mini-summary: Integrity in school builds trust through honesty, effort, and accountability.
- What school habit best shows integrity?
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Examples: doing honest work, following rules, helping classmates fairly, and admitting mistakes.
- Why is honesty important in group work?
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Honesty ensures fairness, shared responsibility, and trust among group members.
- How does integrity affect your reputation at school?
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Consistent integrity makes others see you as trustworthy and dependable.
Checkpoint 2: Integrity at Home
Mini-goal: Recognize how integrity strengthens family relationships.
Guided discussion: At home, integrity appears in honesty, responsibility, and respect. It includes telling the truth, completing chores, and keeping promises. Families rely on trust. When family members act with integrity, relationships become stronger and conflicts are easier to resolve.
Real-life tie-in: A student who admits breaking an item and offers to help fix or replace it shows integrity and responsibility. This builds trust more than hiding the truth.
Mini-summary: Integrity at home builds trust and cooperation through honesty and responsibility.
- What is one way to show integrity at home?
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Examples: telling the truth, doing chores responsibly, keeping promises, and respecting family rules.
- Why does honesty matter in families?
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Honesty creates trust and helps families solve problems together.
- How can integrity reduce conflicts at home?
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It encourages open communication and accountability instead of blame and secrecy.
Checkpoint 3: Integrity in the Community
Mini-goal: Connect integrity to community well-being.
Guided discussion: Integrity in the community means following rules, respecting public spaces, and caring for others. It includes obeying laws, protecting shared property, and helping those in need. Community integrity creates safety and cooperation among people who may not know each other well.
Real-life tie-in: Returning lost property, following traffic rules, or volunteering time shows integrity and responsibility toward the community.
Mini-summary: Integrity in the community supports safety, fairness, and cooperation.
- Why is integrity important in public spaces?
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It protects shared resources and keeps people safe.
- Give one example of integrity in the community.
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Examples: following rules, helping others, returning lost items, or respecting public property.
- How can young people act as role models in the community?
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By showing honesty, respect, and responsibility in everyday actions.
Checkpoint 4: Habits That Build or Break Integrity
Mini-goal: Examine habits that influence character.
Guided discussion: Integrity is not a one-time decision. It grows through habits. Positive habits include honesty, punctuality, responsibility, and respect. Negative habits, such as lying, blaming others, or avoiding duties, slowly weaken integrity. Changing habits requires awareness and commitment.
Real-life tie-in: A student who regularly completes tasks on time builds reliability. One who often makes excuses may lose trust. Small daily habits send strong messages about character.
Mini-summary: Daily habits shape integrity and influence how others trust you.
- Which habit strengthens integrity the most?
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Answers vary, but honesty and responsibility are common examples.
- How can habits be changed?
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By setting goals, practicing consistently, and reflecting on progress.
- Why do habits matter more than promises?
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Habits show what a person truly practices, not just what they say.
Checkpoint 5: Making Your Personal Integrity Commitment
Mini-goal: Create a clear, realistic integrity commitment.
Guided discussion: A commitment turns values into action. Choose one value you want to strengthen, one behavior that shows that value, and one way to track your progress. The commitment should be realistic and measurable.
Real-life tie-in: A commitment such as “I will be honest about my schoolwork and submit my own work every time” becomes powerful when you track it daily in a notebook or checklist.
Mini-summary: A personal integrity commitment helps you live your values consistently.
- Which value will you focus on?
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Answers vary (honesty, responsibility, respect, fairness).
- Why must a commitment be realistic?
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Realistic goals are more likely to be practiced consistently.
- How will you track your integrity commitment?
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Examples: checklist, journal reflection, or weekly self-review.
💡 Example in Action
- Returning a lost wallet instead of keeping it.
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This shows honesty and respect for others’ property.
- Admitting you forgot homework and asking for guidance.
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This builds trust through honesty and responsibility.
- Helping a neighbor clean a shared area.
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This shows community responsibility and care.
- Refusing to spread a rumor online.
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This protects dignity and shows moral courage.
- Completing your part of a group task on time.
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This builds fairness and trust.
📝 Try It Out
- List two integrity habits you want to practice at school.
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Examples: honest work, punctuality, respectful communication.
- List two integrity habits you want to practice at home.
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Examples: telling the truth, completing chores, keeping promises.
- Give one example of integrity in the community.
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Examples: following rules, respecting public property, helping others.
- Choose one habit you want to improve and explain why.
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Answers vary but should include a clear reason.
- Write your personal integrity commitment.
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A strong commitment includes one value, one behavior, and one tracking method.
- Explain how this commitment can improve trust.
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Consistent integrity builds reliability and strengthens relationships.
- Identify one challenge to keeping your commitment.
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Examples: peer pressure, forgetfulness, or fear of consequences.
- Write one strategy to overcome that challenge.
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Examples: reminders, support from others, reflection.
- Explain why integrity must be practiced daily.
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Daily practice turns values into habits.
- Reflect: How can integrity help you in the future?
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It builds trust, strong character, and positive relationships.
✅ Check Yourself
- True or False: Integrity only matters at school.
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False
- Multiple choice: Which best builds trust?
a) Making promises b) Blaming others c) Consistent honest actions d) Avoiding responsibilityShow Answer
c)
- Short answer: What is a habit?
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A repeated action that shapes behavior over time.
- True or False: Small choices do not affect character.
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False
- Short answer: Name one place where integrity matters.
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School, home, or community.
🔗 My Reflection
Notebook task: Write 8–10 sentences.
- Describe one situation this week where you practiced integrity.
- Explain how that choice affected others and yourself.
- Write your personal integrity commitment and how you will keep it.
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