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Lesson 4

Meaningful Achievement

We want to make a difference, focusing on issues that stand as critical barriers to a fulfilling life for youth and all Americans.

Materials needed:

1. A "Talking Stick" as needed or desired.

2. Chart paper, easel, and colored marking pen.

Directions:

1. Have the students arrange their desks into Companies or Platoons.

Personal information:

1. Introduce yourself and get straight to the lesson.

Developing meaningful achievement:

1. Review Honesty and Integrity.  Write down their answers to the previous homework assignment.

2. Define Meaningful Achievement.

3. Ask the students to give examples of Meaningful Achievement.  Write down their answers on the chart paper.

4. Give the students examples of how Respect, Camaraderie, Loyalty, Compassion, Honesty, Integrity, and Meaningful Achievement interact.  Discuss how these CORE VALUES help you make good and healthy choices in life.

Give the students a homework assignment that requires them to talk with their family and friends for more examples of Meaningful Achievement.  Also ask them to talk with their family and friends about how Meaningful Achievement builds upon Respect, Camaraderie, Loyalty, Compassion, Honesty, and Integrity to help them make good choices and healthy choices in life.

When you return for the next lesson, ask for the teacher's assistance in putting the students in their assigned groups.  They should be ready to review the previous lessons and provide examples of the Core Values and how they interact to help them make good choices and healthy choices in life.

CLOSING:

1. Take time for questions and answers.

2. Have students name something important they have learned today.

3. Say good-bye and let them know when your next visit will be.

4. Thank the teacher and for his or her assistance.

Remember, we are trying to teach the students to make GOOD and HEALTHY CHOICES in life.

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