OBJECTIVE:
Students will identify 2–3 personal core values and apply them to real-life scenarios, using discussion and reflection to examine how they would respond in situations that challenge or call upon those values.
REQUIRED PREP:
Teacher: – Transform your room – Next Gen sessions should be different from typical classes — change the atmosphere of your classroom and get ready for your first session!
Opening Huddle (5 mins):
Goal: Conduct the cohort ritual and mood check.
Feel free to play music to generate energy and set the vibe!
- Opening Ritual: Conduct your opening ritual!
- Mood Check: Gather the students into a circle (standing or sitting – keep comfort in mind)!
Activity 1 (20 mins)
Mentors: Choose Your Core Values
Instructions:
Give students this list of 25–30 values.
- Students choose 3–5 values that resonate most with who they are or want to be.
- In pairs or small groups, students share:
- Why they chose those values
- Which value feels easiest to live by, and which one gets tested the most
Activity 2
Teacher: What Would You Do? Scenario Discussion
Instructions:
- Present 3–4 short scenarios that reflect real situations students might face this year or beyond.
- After reading each scenario, students reflect independently or in small groups:
- What value is being challenged here?
- What would you do—and why?
- Is there a different choice that also honors your values?
Sample Scenarios:
- You notice a classmate being excluded or mocked online, but saying something might make you a target too.
- You’re offered an opportunity, but it means someone else might miss out. Do you take it?
- A friend asks you to cover for them when they break a rule. No one else would know.
- You’re in a group project, and one person isn’t doing their part. Do you speak up or stay silent?
Mentor/Teacher Tip: There are no perfect answers—what matters is the reasoning behind the choice. Encourage honest, nuanced dialogue.
Closing Huddle
- End by collectively performing your exit ritual!
- Remind students of the next session!
