1.February Advisory Lesson O Asset Builder: Positive-Values O Leadership

2. Humor can be a good stress reliever 3. What is the formula for water? H to O 4. Positive Values O Values social standards accepted by an individual, class or society O Positive Values signify shared beliefs that, when put into action, have benefits for both individuals and society. O Values can powerfully affect behavior. 5. Positive Value Assets O Caring O Equality and Social Justice O Integrity O Honesty O Responsibility O Restraint 6. Caring O Young person places high value on helping other people O When you cant do it all, do what you can video link: http://www.values.com/inspirational-stories- tv-spots/88-Umbrella 7. Caring O Take a minute to discuss the video we just watched and how you can show caring in our school. 8. Equality and Social Justice O Young person places high value on promoting equality and reducing hunger and poverty. LOOK For the BEST in Others! Do not discriminate. 9. Integrity O Young person acts on convictions and stands up for her or his beliefs. 10. Honesty O Young person tells the truth even when it is not easy. O Video Link: http://www.values.com/inspirational-stories- tv-spots/91-Classroom 11. Responsibility O Young person accepts and takes personal responsibility You owe it to yourself to make good choices for your life 12. Restraint O Young person believes it is important not to be sexually active or to use alcohol or other drugs. Before Drugs After Drugs 13. Research shows: O Having the six values we just talked about, is linked to: O Better problem solving skills O Greater overall well-being O Less drug use O More hopefulness O Higher self-esteem O Less affiliation with deviant friends O Higher grades 14. More Positive Value Assets O Here are some: (Are they on your list) O Loyalty O Patience O Spirituality O Interdependence O Kindness O Harmony O Effort or Hard Workers O Many other values exist that are potentially important in young peoples lives. O Can you list other Positive Values? 15. Leadership 16. Dwight D. Eisenhower (1890- 1969); 34th U.S. President O The supreme quality for leadership is unquestionably integrity. Without it, no real success is possible, no matter whether it is on a section gang, a football field, in an army, or in an office. 17. Are you a good leader? O Do you help others to make good decisions? O Do you stand up for what you feel is right, without using aggression? 18. 10 Top Characteristics of Leaders O Click on video http://www.teachertube.com/viewVideo.php ?video_id=54590 19. Grace Hopper (1906-1992); Computer Scientist, Naval Officer O Leadership is a two-way street, loyalty up and loyalty down. Respect for one's superiors; care for one's crew. 20. George Washington (1732 - 1799) O George Washington is one of the greatest leaders in American history. He was one of the founding fathers and the first President of the United States of America. He was the commander-in-chief of the Continental Army which overthrew the British rule in the American Revolutionary War. After the war, he helped in drafting the Constitution. His remarkable achievement in war and statecraft made him an inspiring leader all over the world. http://www.teachertube.com/viewVideo.php?v ideo_id=92927 Click on video link above 21. Abraham Lincoln (1809 - 1865) O Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States of America, is one of the greatest leaders in American history. He is ranked among the top 3 greatest Presidents of the United States (the other two being George Washington and Franklin Roosevelt). Lincoln headed the country in the American Civil War to abolish slavery and apartheid. The Emancipation Proclamation issued by President Lincoln freed nearly 3 million slaves in different states of America. 22. John F. Kennedy (1917 - 1963) O John Fitzgerald Kennedy was one of the most popular American leaders in the world. He was the second-youngest President elected to the office (the first being Theodore Roosevelt). He is particularly praised for this role in the Cuban missile crisis, and for negotiating the Nuclear Test Ban Treaty. Kennedy supported the space program that made it possible for man to land on the moon. 23. John F. Kennedy (1917-1963); 35th Us President O Leadership and learning are indispensable to each other. 24. Mahatma Gandhi (1869 - 1948) O Was a prominent political leader in the Indian Independence struggle. His ideology of 'Satyagraha' or non-violence led to freedom of India from the British rule. Gandhi was assassinated in 1948. The Gandhian ideology or doctrine of non-violence inspired many other leaders all over the world; most notable being Martin Luther King, Nelson Mandela, and the Dalai Lama. In India, Mahatma Gandhi is known as the Father of the Nation and is pictured on all paper currency. His birthday, 2nd October, is celebrated as a National or public holiday in India. 25. Martin Luther King, Jr. (1929 - 1968) O Martin Luther King, Jr. was a civil rights activist and leader of the African-American Civil Rights Movement. He protested against racial segregation and discrimination in the United States of America, through non-violent means. Dr. King was inspired by Mahatma Gandhi and adopted his non- violent means to end discrimination. He was awarded the The Nobel Peace Prize in 1964. His famous speech "I Have a Dream" is one of the most famous speeches in the world, and continues to inspire people. http://www.teachertube.com/viewVideo.php ?video_id=76319 Click on video link 26. What did all these great leaders have in common? O Integrity O Non-violent approaches to solve problems 27. Great Leader Quotes O http://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=gre at+leader+videos&FORM=VIRE9&adlt=strict #view=detail&mid=5FC116576430F65632 4F5FC116576430F656324F Click on video link. 28. Students have a voice: O What are your ideas for O School Engagement O Bonding to School O Motivation to do well in classes O *** Write students ideas on the class form and return to Ms. McCauley after advisory. 29. Discussion O Discuss with your teacher and class what stood out to you in todays lesson. O Be a leader and make today a great day!!