1. SELF-ESTEEM
SPONGE:
On a scale of 1-10, 10 being the highest. How would you rate your self-esteem? Why or what reasons did you give yourself that number/rating?

2. The better your self-concept The more self-confidence
3 IMPORTANT CONCEPTS!
The better your self-concept
The more self-confidence
The higher the self-esteem

3. What is self-esteem?
Definition – The value you place on yourself. (how you feel about yourself.)

4. Hand out:
Go over the characteristics of High Self Esteem and characteristics of Low Self Esteem.

5. MASLOW’S HIERARCHY OF NEEDS:

6. Maslow’s Hierarchy Continued:
PHYSIOLOGICAL NEEDS:
Physical requirements for human survival.
Air, water, food, breathing, shelter, sleep.
SAFETY AND SECURITY NEEDS:
Personal and Financial security
Health and well-being
Safety net against accidents/illness and their adverse impacts
This level is more likely to be found in children because they generally have a greater need to feel safe.

7. Maslow’s Hierarchy Continued:
LOVE AND BELONGING NEEDS:
Friendship
Intimacy
Family
SELF-ESTEEM NEEDS:
This may include a need for status, recognition, fame, prestige, and attention. 
SELF ACTUALIZATION:
This level of need refers to what a person's full potential is and the realization of that potential.

8. Royal Gorge in Canon City Colorado

9. Value/Shield Activity:
Give them hand out “Determining Your Core Values”
Read through the scenario
Add the picture of Royal Gorge Bridge in Canon City Colorado
Need to work on your value statements (top 3)
Place them in the shield (colored pencils/markers)
Present to the class