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Chapter 2Taking Charge ofYour Health
Lesson 3Building Good Character
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character
integrity
role model
The way a person thinks, feels, and acts
Being true to your ethical values
A person who inspires you to think or acta certain way
In this lesson, you will be able to
explain what character is.
identify traits of good character.
describe how to develop good character.
access reliable information on community organizations where you can volunteer.
Skimming
Look over the major and minor
headings in this lesson. Then
write a paragraph describing
what you think this lesson will
cover.
Headings in this Lesson
• What Is Character?
• Traits of Good Character
• What Shapes Your Character?
• Role Models
• How to Develop Good Character
Headings in this Lesson
• What Is Character?
• Traits of Good Character
• What Shapes Your Character?
• Role Models
• How to Develop Good Character
What Is Character?
People with good character show certain qualities.
character The way a person thinks, feels, and acts
When you have good character, you recognize that your physical, mental, emotional, and social health interrelate during adolescence.
Traits of Good Character
Traits of Good CharacterTraits of Good Character
TrustworthinessTrustworthiness RespectRespect ResponsibilityResponsibility
FairnessFairness CaringCaring CitizenshipCitizenship
What Is Character?
When you have integrity , people know they can count on you to do the right thing.
integrity Being true to your ethical values
What Shapes Your Character?
You don’t inherit character traits from your parents.
You must choose to be a person of good character.
What Shapes Your Character?
Two influences that shape your character are:
Life experiences
Role models
role model A person who inspires you to thinkor act a certain way
How to Develop Good Character
Developing good character involves thinking about what you say and how you act.
When you discover a behavior or attitude in yourself that you would like to change, take action!
When you have good character…When you have good character…
How to Develop Good Character
People know they can count on you.People know they can count on you.
People know that you can take on more responsibility.People know that you can take on more responsibility.
You are a good listener.You are a good listener.
You help to make your school and community a better place.You help to make your school and community a better place.
Thinking Critically
Hypothesize Think of an act of courage performed bysomeone you know or have heard or read about.What values do you think this person stood up for?What risks did the individual take in doing what he orshe thought was right? How did this demonstration ofgood character benefit the community?
Lesson 3 Review
Thinking Critically
Apply What do you think is your strongest charactertrait, and why? Explain your answer in a brief paragraph.
Lesson 3 Review