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You Are What You Think

Moral Decisions Activity

Activity Objective:

The young people will gain a deeper appreciation of the thought required to make a moral decision.

Lesson Outcome:

The young people should be able to recognize the moral implications of the choices they make.

Materials

Directions:

SENSES -> THOUGHT -> DESIRES -> ACTIONS -> HABIT -> CHARACTER

As you point to each word, explain that what comes through our SENSES is translated into THOUGHTS. The thoughts create DESIRES, which lead to ACTIONS. Repeated actions develop into a HABIT that builds a part of the CHARACTER.
Offer examples of this process and then invite the young people to share examples.
Have the young people compose a paragraph on the topic, "You Are What You Think."
Invite volunteers to share their paragraphs.

Learning Styles:

People Smart,Word Smart

Approximate Time:

20 minutes