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
- Paper
- Pencils
Directions
- Write on the board the following chart, which shows how habits are formed.
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