1. “Stand Up” Character for Teens
ACTION POINTS
Divide students into collaborative learning groups of 2 to 3 for the entire lesson.
Distribute and administer Pre-Test: Character for Teens
Distribute Handout 1: Character Search as a Warm-Up Activity
Instructor: Before we begin our lesson. We will take a pre-test on the topic Character for Teens and complete a warm-up activity to prepare us for our lesson.
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2. Class Activity Divide into Groups of 2 – 3 students Pre Test
Handout 1: Character Search
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3. Objectives: Let’s take a look at what we want to accomplish in the lesson of Character. This module is designed to get to know YOU.
DEFINE. When we think of character, we’ll talk about what it means to us and why it’s important to understand and effectively communicate what we stand for and what we don’t.
2) INVENTORIES. Completing these inventories will help us learn more about ourselves-who we are now and who we want to be—our strengths and weaknesses (we all have them). We’ll discover our fears and how they can discourage us from building character; and finally why it’s important to think about our current relationships and how to improve them.
Instructor: Our topic for today is Character. At the end of this lesson students should be able to: (Review Slide)

4. Objectives: Let’s take a look at what we want to accomplish in the lesson of Character. This module is designed to get to know YOU.
3) SELF-PORTRAIT. Gives us a “snap shot in time” as you begin to develop and strengthen your character traits.
4) INTRODUCE. Monthly, we will have a “Character Moment” focusing on a new word to help you grow, developmentally, throughout the years.
Instructor: (Review Slide)

5. Let’s start out with a quote from Nelson Mandela
Let’s start out with a quote from Nelson Mandela. “It’s not our weaknesses that frighten us. It’s our strengths.”
ACTION POINTS
Divide students into collaborative learning groups of 2 to 3.
Instructor
Read slide aloud to group.
Say…What do you think this statement means? Oftentimes, it's through our fears that we learn the greatest lessons. To be strong takes a lot of courage, doesn't it? Does anyone have any examples of when they were afraid of one of their “strengths?”
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6. Class Discussion / Activity
Discussion of Mandela quote.
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7. Getting To Know You What do YOU stand for? What do YOU believe in?
Who are YOU?
There is one subject that most of us didn’t study in school, but it is essential for our happiness and ability to enjoy every day life…. That subject is Y-O-U!!!
ACTION POINTS
Read the slide
Distribute Handout 2: Who Are You?
Instructor
Lets take a look at the worksheet entitled “Who Are You?”. Let’s look at how well you know yourself? Fill in the items on the worksheet. Once you have completed these items draw a colorful picture that represents who you are as an individual.
It can be words, actions, or a picture that best represents you.
(Pause Video: Allow 5 minutes to complete worksheet)
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8. Class Discussion / Activity
Handout 2: Who Are You?
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Handout 2: “Who Are You?”
Allow students 5 minutes to complete

9. Class Activity: Who Are You? (Handout)
Instructions: Fill in the items below. Once you have complete these items draw a colorful picture that represents who you are as an individual.
Name:
Nickname:
Phone:
Favorite Color:
Favorite Activity in My Free Time:
Favorite Food:
Favorite Memory:
Favorite Game::
Favorite Website:
Handout 2: “Who Are You?”
Allow students 5 minutes to complete
Instructor
•Lets take a look at the worksheet entitled “Who Are You?”. Let’s look at how well you know yourself? Fill in the items on the worksheet.
Once you have completed these items draw a colorful picture that represents who you are as an individual. It can be words, actions, or a picture that best represents you.

10. What is Character ??
Character is a combination of qualities, values, attributes that distinguishes one individual, group or thing from another.
Character is also a description of a person’s attitudes, traits, and abilities.
Now that we have defined Character, who in your life makes a positive difference in how you live?
ACTION POINTS
Keep the groups as they were previously divided into collaborative learning groups of 2 to 3.
Read the Slide
Instructor
Before we can talk about Character, we must first understand the definition of character. What is character? Take two-three minutes to discuss this topic with your neighbor. Write down your group’s definition of character.
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Group Discussion: Instruct students to discuss their definitions for character. Allow 2-3 minutes for groups to share their thoughts with the class.
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Instructor:
Give students a minute to discuss “who in their life makes a positive difference in how they live.”
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11. Class Discussion / Activity
Handout 3: Making a Positive Difference
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ACTION POINTS
Distribute Handout 3: “Making A Positive Difference!”

12. “Making a Positive Difference!” (Handout)
Instructions: Think a moment about someone in your life who has made a positive difference. Here are some questions to get you started: What is it about them? What did they do? What are the character traits they have? Person: ________________________________________________________ What are the character traits or values that make them special? 1. ___________________________________________ 2. ___________________________________________ 3. ___________________________________________ 4. ___________________________________________ 5. ___________________________________________ Suggestion: Why not take the time to tell them how special they are to you! Send a thank you note, call them or visit them. Can you think of other ways to honor people who make us feel special? ___________________________________________
Handout 3: “Making A Positive Difference!”
Allow 5 minutes to complete
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13. Why is Character Important for Healthcare Professionals?
Here are some Characteristics of a Healthcare Professional
Empathy: put yourself in my shoes
Honesty: truthful, fair, upright
Dependability: trustworthy, reliable
Willingness to Learn: adapt, medicine is always changing
Patience: tolerant and understanding
Enthusiasm: lively interest, positive attitude
Self-Motivation: to do the job without supervision
Acceptance of criticism
ACTION POINTS
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14. Characteristics of a Healthcare Professional (continued)
Tact: say or do the kindest thing Competence: possession of required skill Responsibility: reliable or dependable, accountable Discretion: respect privacy Team player: cooperation with others Patients rely on healthcare providers to have these characteristics The things that charge us up to get the job done, will help you provide good patient care, and in return will make you a valuable asset to everyone!
ACTION POINTS
Review the slide
Instructor
Allow the students time to answer each of the below questions as you say them.
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Say …… How important are these qualities?
If you were a Manager at a hospital, would you demand that your employees demonstrate these qualities?
If you were a patient at that same hospital, how important would it be for your nurses and doctors to exhibit these qualities?
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15. Character Counts! Nobody’s perfect. Don’t be discouraged.
Be strong in your character.
Character describes who we are as individuals, as a person.
ACTION POINTS
Review the slide
Instructor
Say …. Truly, no one is perfect. I'm sure you all are aware of Michael Jordan. Well, Michael Jordan was cut from his basketball team, the very first time he went to tryouts. But because he wasn't discouraged and never gave up, he is now one of the greatest basketball players ever to play the game. He remained strong, and didn't let his character weaken.
Do you know of anyone who had to remain tough when things were not going as planned?
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16. Does Character include Fear? What is Fear?
Psychologists believe that our fears can possibly influence and even control our character and how we behave or react in certain situations. Our fears can certainly hold us back from developing into the kind of person we want to become. Are you Afraid to Face your Fears??
ACTION POINTS
Review the slide
Instructor
Say …. Fear can motivate us to not do some things that we really should try to do. If Barack Obama was afraid to run for President of the United States, then we may not have had our first President of African-American descent.

17. Face Your Fears Inventory Source: What Do You Stand For. For Teens
Face Your Fears Inventory Source: What Do You Stand For? For Teens. Free Spirit Publishing.
You can learn a lot by knowing what scares you.
Face your fears!
Turn your fears into strengths.
ACTION POINTS
Review the slide
Distrubute Handout 4: “Face You Fears”
Instructor
Say …. Now think about your BIGGEST FEAR
Allow students 5 minutes to complete “Face Your Fears” worksheet and give 3 minutes of discussion within their groups or call on individuals.
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18. Classroom Discussion/Activity
Handout 4: Face Your Fears
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Distribute Handout 4: “Face You Fears”

19. “Face Your Fears” (Handout)
Instructions: Fill this paper completely about your fears. 
 My BIGGEST fear is: ____________________________________________   
These are the ACTIONS I plan to take to conquer it! 1. 2. 3.
Here are my RESULTS.
_________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________ .
Handout 4: “Face Your Fears”
Allow students 5 minutes to complete “Face Your Fears” worksheet and give 3 minutes of discussion within their groups or call on individuals.
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20. What have we learned? Character conforms who we are.
Character is a combination of qualities, values, attributes that distinguishes you from another.
Fears need to be turned into strengths, face them head on!
Relationships??
ACTION POINTS
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21. Relationships Do Relationships impact who YOU are?
Good relationships are important in your character development.
You can choose to have one good, close friend or many friends who aren’t that close.
Strengthen your relationships!
ACTION POINTS
Review the slide
Instructor
Say …. There is an old saying that says – “BIRDS OF A FEATHER FLOCK TOGETHER.” Simply stated, it means that people that hang out together, are alike in some sort of way. Now think about your friends. How many are good influences on you? How many of your friends do your parents like? Have your parents ever asked you not to hang out with anyone in particular?
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Whether you realize it or not, your friends are constantly "rubbing off" on you. You have to decide to have positive influences around you. If you don't, you will be headed down the wrong path.

22. Quote from: Eleanor Roosevelt
“Friendship with one’s self is all-important, because without it one cannot be friends with anyone else in the world.”
Quote from: Eleanor Roosevelt
ACTION POINTS
Review the slide
Distribute Handout 5: “Mirror Image”
Instructor
Say …. This is important to understand. Too often, we look outside of ourselves for great friends. Sometimes, all we have to do is look in the mirror.
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23. Classroom Discussion/Activity
Handout 5: Mirror Image
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Complete Handout 5: Mirror Image

24. Notice the similarities OR differences!
“Mirror Image”
Instructions: Draw an image of how others see you then draw one of how you see yourself.
Notice the similarities OR differences!
How do
I see
myself?
others
see me?
Handout 5: “Mirror Image”
Allow 5-6 minutes to complete
Resume Video

25. Self-Portrait Assessment Source: What Do You Stand For. For Teens
Self-Portrait Assessment Source: What Do You Stand For? For Teens. Free Spirit Publishing.
Tell yourself the truth – even when it’s not easy.
Be honest with yourself.
GET REAL … It’s Y-O-U!
Take time for self-reflection.
Maintain your balance.
ACTION POINTS
Review the slide
Instructor
Say …. Obviously, there are going to be differences between the way we see ourselves, and the way others see us. It is important for us to REALISTICALLY look at ourselves, even when it is not easy.

26. Character Moment “YOU MATTER!”
Character identifies who YOU are in your values and beliefs.
Live true to yourself!
Be happy with who YOU are and what YOU represent!
Live free and full of life!
ACTION POINTS
Review the slide
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Instructor
Ask for questions or comments on the lesson
Distribute Post-Test & Evaluation

27. Classroom Discussion/Activity
Questions ??
Handout Post-test
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