The learners identify the different communities with which they engage. They explore what it means to develop reciprocal trust within different communities.

Learners play a game that helps them identify qualities in others that make them trustworthy.

Learners reflect on their own experience with trustworthy behavior or respond to a quote about trust.

The learners read about two very different Texas pioneers - William Goyens and Mary Maverick - and identify how they earned the trust of others.

The learners read the metaphor drawings of the other groups and copy strong words and phrases that help define trustworthiness. They identify traits of people they know (including themselves) and write a definition of trustworthy.

The learners use metaphors to describe a trustworthy person.

On their own, learners take a stand on several statements about the nature of promises. Then in a group, they argue and discuss a point of view about each statement.

Learners write an acrostic poem using the letters of their name to communicate their trustworthy nature.

Learners examine their family trust relationships and connect their experiences with the trust bank account. They brainstorm things their family depends on them for and decide if they feel trustworthy at home.

Learners brainstorm ways to "build capital in a trust bank account." They read and discuss a Celtic folktale and discuss the role of communication in building trust.