Values Ms. Perez
Bell ringer Answer one of the three questions Write the definition of value. What do values mean to you? Why are values important?
Values -Belief/feelings something is worthwhile. Our values help us make decisions Value System -Enduring organization of beliefs that determines the way we act
Why are values important? They determine decisions you make Your identity/helps you be unique Who you are/ “rules you live by” Help find goals
Characteristics of a value Your choice One of several alternative You will stand up for it Demands action Takes time and thought
How do values affect your lifestyle? Quick recap: Lifestyle is Where you live Who you live with What you do for your career/job How you spend your free time
Or does your lifestyle affect your values? Think-Pair-Share On a scratch sheet of paper write down if you think your values affect your lifestyle or if your lifestyle affects your values.
Who influences your values? Values Ranking Worksheet Who influenced your values most? Family, friends, community/neighbors, teachers/religious leaders?
What are your values?
Think About it! How will your values affect your future? Why is it important to be aware of your values?
Self Concept As self concept increases, there will be less to prove to yourself The act of respecting your self -Be aware of strengths and weaknesses -You must believe in yourself and accept yourself
Positive self concept -Most important factor toward success -When you believe in yourself you gain the respect of your peers -As a leader, to gain the respect of others, you must first be able to prove worthiness to yourself
How do we express our values?
What are bumper stickers? Form of expression, value or belief
Bumper Sticker/Name Tag You will be creating a bumper sticker/name tag with your top five values from yesterday. You must express them in pictures, no words besides your name can be written! Be creative, use colors, have fun You will have the rest of the class time to complete this, it is due tomorrow as homework. EXTRA CREDIT- go to www.msperezfacs.weebly.com and download EXTRA CREDIT VALUES worksheet. This will be worth 5 points and is due on Friday.
Did you see any common themes? While people are presenting write if you see any common themes between your values and others
“If you believe you can then you can, if you believe you can't then you can't. Either way your right.”
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