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Developing a Sense of Self
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Philanthropy Framework
9th-12th Grade
Subjects:

Language Arts, Library / Technology, Philanthropy and Social Studies

Key Words/Concepts click to view
ELA: Brainstorming; Compare/Contrast; Data Collection/Organization; Group Discussions; Survey
PHIL: Community
SOC: 10 genOn; 12 genOn; Inquiry; Values

Purpose:

Discover through introspection, discussion, reflection and research the learner's own personal values, as well as classroom and community values.

Duration:

Two Forty-Five to Fifty Minute Class Periods

Objectives:

    The learner will:
  • determine and identify values through a survey.
  • identify values shared by the learners with other classrooms in the school by conducting the survey.
  • identify community priorities through conducting a survey.

Materials:

  • Survey of Self Values (Attachment One), one per student

  • Peer Survey or Classroom Survey (Attachment Two), several class sets

  • Community Priorities Survey (Attachment Three), two per student
Handout 1
Survey of Self Values
Handout 2
Peer Survey
Handout 3
Community Priorities Survey

Instructional Procedure(s):

    Anticipatory Set:

    As learners enter the room, have a variety of survey results from newspapers or magazines, preferably teen oriented, projected on an overhead or displayed in the room so learners may view them closely. Ask learners how they think these results were obtained and discuss purpose of surveys.

  • Distribute Survey of Self Values (Attachment One) and explain the ranking system. Class members complete the survey. (This survey is for students' own information and will not be handed in or included in the data organization in Lesson Three: Valuable Data?)
  • Tell your classroom students that they will be taking the Peer Survey (Attachment Two) to other classes in the school, explaining to the students that they are collecting data about what their peers and the community value, and asking the students to complete the surveys.
    Teacher Note: Advance preparation should be made with several other teachers in the school to have small groups of the students explain and administer the survey to their class.
  • Brainstorm with the students what should be said to their peers about the Peer Survey (Attachment Two) during the classroom visits.
  • Small groups visit other classes to explain and administer the Peer Survey (Attachment Two).

Assessment:

Successful completion of all three attachments. Instructor will record observations of learners' activity while conducting the three survey components. See Lesson Three: Valuable Data? for assessments incorporating both Lessons Two and Three.

School/Home Connection:

Learner will ask two members of the community, who represent a generation other than that of the students, to complete Attachment Three: Community Priorities Survey.

Lesson Developed By:

Mary Evans
Detroit Public Schools
Kettering High School
Detroit, MI 48213

Velma Smith
Southfield Public Schools
Arthur Ashe Academy
Southfield, MI 48034

Handouts:

Handout 1Print Handout 1

Survey of Self Values

Rate the following words to indicate how much you value each item as it contributes to your image of yourself. Circle the number that BEST describes you.

I value:
  1= not at all important 2 = not very important 3 = somewhat important 4 = very important
Caring 1 2 3 4
Active giving 1 2 3 4
Education 1 2 3

4

Family 1 2 3 4
Loyalty 1 2 3 4
Reliability 1 2 3 4
Respect 1 2 3 4
Truth and Honesty 1 2 3 4
Sharing 1 2 3 4
Kindness 1 2 3 4
Friendship 1 2 3 4
Helping others 1 2 3 4
Courage 1 2 3 4
Self Discipline 1 2 3 4
Patience 1 2 3 4
Compassion 1 2 3 4
Altruism 1 2 3 4
Equality 1 2 3 4
Generosity 1 2 3 4
Integrity 1 2 3 4
Empathy 1 2 3 4

Handout 2Print Handout 2

Peer Survey

Rate the following words to indicate how much you value each item as it contributes to your image of yourself. Circle the number that BEST describes you.

I value:
  1= not at all important 2 = not very important 3 = somewhat important 4 = very important
Safety 1 2 3 4
Cooperation 1 2 3 4
Physical environment 1 2 3 4
Emotional environment 1 2 3 4
Quiet 1 2 3 4
Activity 1 2 3 4
Kindness 1 2 3 4
Freedom 1 2 3 4
Honesty 1 2 3 4
Competition 1 2 3 4
Respect 1 2 3 4
Democracy 1 2 3 4
Justice 1 2 3 4
Fairness 1 2 3 4
Diversity 1 2 3 4
Listening 1 2 3 4
Friends 1 2 3 4
Conflict resolution 1 2 3 4
Hygiene 1 2 3 4

Handout 3Print Handout 3

Community Priorities Survey

Directions: Rate the following words to indicate how important each one is to the image of your community.

I value:
  1= not at all important 2 = not very important 3 = somewhat important 4 = very important
Justice 1 2 3 4
Fairness 1 2 3 4
Diversity 1 2 3 4
Privacy 1 2 3 4
Safety 1 2 3 4
Volunteering 1 2 3 4
Education 1 2 3 4
Friends 1 2 3 4
Physical Environment 1 2 3 4
Teen Centers 1 2 3 4
Libraries 1 2 3 4
Parks 1 2 3 4
Mental Health Facilities 1 2 3 4
Animal Care 1 2 3 4
Child Protection Agencies 1 2 3 4
Agencies for the physically challenged 1 2 3 4
Homeless Shelters 1 2 3 4
Substance Abuse Agencies 1 2 3 4
Senior Facilities 1 2 3 4
Women's Protection 1 2 3 4
Civil Rights Agencies 1 2 3 4
Political agencies 1 2 3 4
Teen Centers 1 2 3 4

Philanthropy Framework:

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Unit Contents:

Overview:Your Place in the Community Summary

Lessons:

1.
Your Place in the Community
2.
Developing a Sense of Self
3.
Valuable Data?
4.
Treasure of Community Service (A)

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