Lesson Plan
Integrity Compass Guide
Students will use a 4-step ethical decision-making model to analyze a real-world dilemma, clarify their core values, and justify a values-aligned decision in writing.
Developing ethical reasoning and integrity empowers students to navigate complex choices in college, career, and life with self-awareness, bias awareness, and courage.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Hook & Introduction
5 minutes
Step 2
Values Clarification Discussion
10 minutes
Step 3
Model Exploration
5 minutes
Step 4
Case Study Application
15 minutes
Step 5
Whole-Class Debrief
7 minutes
Step 6
Closing Reflection
3 minutes
Slide Deck
Integrity is Currency
Values Clarification Activity
4-Step Ethical Decision Model
Step 1: Identify Options
Step 2: Evaluate Values
Step 3: Anticipate Consequences
Step 4: Choose & Justify
Case Study Introduction
Whole-Class Debrief Prompts
Closing Reflection Reminder
Worksheet
Worksheet
Worksheet
