Lesson Plan
Values Compass Teacher Guide
Students will identify and rank at least three core personal values, design a visual “Values Compass,” and articulate in writing how one value influenced a recent choice.
Understanding personal values promotes self‐awareness, ethical decision‐making, and stronger cultural identity. This lesson guides students to clarify what matters most and see how values shape real‐life actions.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction to Values
5 minutes
Step 2
Values Card Sort
10 minutes
Step 3
Values Compass Creation
10 minutes
Step 4
Small-Group Identity Circles
10 minutes
Step 5
Whole-Class Debrief & Assessment
10 minutes
Slide Deck
Exploring Personal Values
Lesson Objectives
Key Vocabulary
Why Values Matter
Activity: Values Card Sort
Create Your Values Compass
Small-Group Identity Circles
Reflection & Debrief
Activity
Worksheet
Discussion
