Curated OER
Trust Circles
Students explore trustworthiness. In this character development lesson, students brainstorm synonyms for trustworthiness. Students consider two communities to which they belong, and compare and contrast these communities by completing a...
Curated OER
Trustworthiness
Sixth graders evaluate trustworthiness in others. In this character education lesson, 6th graders brainstorm items that are trustworthy, and then list attributes of trustworthy friends. Then students read a story to evaluate the...
Curated OER
Trust Leans
Students define trust and what it means to be trustworthy. In this good character lesson, students think of a person they trust and discuss what makes them trustworthy. Students pair up and complete trust leans. Students discuss the...
Live Wire Media
Good Character: Trustworthiness
Material at this website is meant to accompany a video in the "In Search of Character" series. However, a self-evaluation quiz, definition of "Trust," discussion questions, writing assignments, and activity ideas can be used with...
Live Wire Media
Good Character: The Six Pillars of Character: Trustworthiness
How can you be trustworthy? Find simple ways to be a trustworthy person, discussion questions, and activity ideas. This website accompanies a video from "The Six Pillars of Character" video series, but can be used by itself or as part of...
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: How Do You Know Whom to Trust?
We believe a lot of things because we've been told- from our personal acquaintances and also experts. With so many belief systems being passed to us, how do we know whom to trust? Using contemporary examples, Ram Neta explains when...
ArtsNow
Arts Now Learning: Exercising Character: Trustworthiness [Pdf]
Help students understand the work ethic, and character trait of trustworthiness. Includes material for young students, lesson ideas for teachers of young children complete with hands-on exercises.
Live Wire Media
Good Character: Being Friends
There are certain things you must do in order to be a good friend. Find a list of these things at this website as well as questions and activity ideas that will help you discuss friendship with classmates and family.
Live Wire Media
Good Character: The Six Pillars of Character: Trustworthiness (Spanish)
How can you be trustworthy? Use this Spanish version to find simple ways to be a trustworthy person, discussion questions, and activity ideas. This website accompanies a video from "The Six Pillars of Character" video series, but can be...
Live Wire Media
Good Character: Trustworthiness
A collection of writing prompts, activities, and discussion questions which teach students the importance of trust.