Students explore the meaning of honesty and how it involves playing by the rules and making choices that support the common good.  They will discuss and illustrate how people could respond honestly or dishonestly to the same situation. They learn vocabulary related to honesty. Students role play using  familiar scenarios in ways that follow the rules and support straightforward communication, and also ways that do not support the rules. They will discuss the value of rules for supporting the common good and reflect in writing on the role of common good and honesty when rules are not clearly stated.

Focus Questions:

What role does honesty play in relationships and life success?  How can developing honesty equip people as world citizens who contribute to the common good?

The learner will:

• brainstorm school experiences where students have the choice to act with honesty and playing by the rules.
• incorporate vocabulary into conversation applicable to philanthropy and the trait of honesty.
• illustrate and describe in writing actions relating to honest communication about rules and personal responsibility.

• engage in a role-play contrasting irresponsible/dishonest and responsible/honest behaviors.

• describe how honest behaviors relate to the common good.

• identify in scenarios how following rules and taking personal responsibility are examples of honesty.

• brainstorm options for how to deal with situations where the rules aren't clear.
• reflect in writing about the value of rules to the common good.
• reflect in writing about how the common good is a motivation for making honest choices.

In lesson one have the students start a discussion by asking their families, "Why is it important to you that people are honest?"