1. Medal of Honor character development program
Presented by
student ambassadors for change

2. Core values
November Intro to Core Values December: citizenship January: Commitment February: Courage march: Integrity April: patriotism May: sacrifice

3. Why are core values important?
What does the word “CORE” mean?
The core is the heart and soul of our entity.
The core is the center of something that keeps you grounded.
Foundation
What are “VALUES”?
Deeply held beliefs
Highest priorities
What you stand for
So what do we mean when we talk about CORE VALUES?
(discuss)

4. What is the Medal of Honor??
The Medal of Honor is the highest award for valor in action against an enemy force which can be bestowed upon an individual serving in the Armed Services of the United States. The Medal is generally presented to Recipients by the President of the United States.
Current Statistics
3,498 TOTAL RECIPIENTS
LIVING RECIPIENTS
19 DOUBLE RECIPIENTS

5. While watching the video, “Heroes Among Us”, look for examples of the
What is a hero?
A hero is many things. A hero is someone who honors their core values. A hero is someone who has and acts out of courage, integrity, patriotism, citizenship, commitment and sacrifice.
YOU can be a hero. WE can all be heroes. We can be heroes in the classroom, at Rippon, outside in our community, and everywhere we go.
Throughout the year we will be defining these core values and learn to recognize acts of heroism.
While watching the video, “Heroes Among Us”, look for examples of the
CORE VALUES
CITIZENSHIP
COMMITMENT
COURAGE
INTEGRITY
PATRIOTISM
SACRIFICE

6. Video: Heroes Among us **Teachers: Click on Video Link and scroll to 3rd Video (Heroes Among us)

7. Small Group Activity Task 2:
As a group, define the core value you circled.
Task 3:
Identify at least 3 synonyms for your group’s core value.
Task 1:
Circle the
core value that your group has been assigned.
Antonyms:
Courage: brave, fearless, having integrity
Integrity: doing the right thing even when no one is watching. Doing things without being asked, Following the rules regardless of the circumstances. Honest, truthful.
Patriotism: respect for country, supporting your community, keeping your community clean, volunteering, celebrate freedom and independence
Task 5:
Give an example from the video or your personal experience of the core value your group was assigned.
Task 4:
Identify at least 3 antonyms for your group’s core value.

8. COURAGE - facing difficulties despite fear
Synonyms: bravery, fearless, daring Antonyms: coward, fearful, scared
INTEGRITY – having moral and ethical principals
Synonyms: virtuous, honest, trustworthy Antonyms: dishonesty, not trustworthy, corrupt
PATRIOTISM – support and defense of one’s country
Synonyms: loyal, public spirit Antonyms: traitor, spy, conspirator, betrayer
CITIZENSHIP – commitment to duty and civic virtue (school community, neighborhood, city, etc)
Synonyms: responsible, caring, volunteering in the community Antonyms: irresponsible, selfish
COMMITMENT – a pledge or promise, doing what you say you’ll do no matter what
Synonyms: determined, agreement, guarantee Antonyms: break a promise, irresponsible, not trustworthy
SACRIFICE – giving up something good for something better.
Synonyms: selfless, giving, commit Antonyms: selfish, withhold, greedy

9. CITIZENSHIP