Character Connections

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Character Connections
Created By Brent Strickland University of
Arizona Cooperative Extension Special Thanks to
Matt Hamlyn for permission to use the game board
frame
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Trustworthiness
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Respect
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Responsibility
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Fairness
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Caring
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Citizenship
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Citizenship
Trustworthiness
Respect
Responsibility
Caring
Fairness
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You were born on January 1st, but you write down
that you were born on December 31st, so you can
enroll in 4-H earlier Is This Honest?









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1-100A



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Type answer here. Adjust size position as
necessary.
No! This is not an honest action, you are
deceiving others so you can get what you want
earlier.


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100
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1-200
Your Football Coach tells you to fake an injury
so you can stop the clock. Is This Honest?
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1-200A


1 - 100

No! This is not an honest action, you are
deceiving the officials and the other team.



Type answer here. Adjust size position as
necessary.


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200
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1-300
You are a 4-H member entering your swine into the
county fair. At weigh-in time, you force your
animal to drink a lot more water to increase the
swines weight. Is This Honest?
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1-300A



1 - 100

NO! You have forced the animal to take in more
water than it needed, you are deceiving the judge
and could possibly hurt the animal .



Type answer here. Adjust size position as
necessary.


300

300
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You are an older 4-H member. You give some of
your secrets to younger kids in another club. You
know that with this information they may beat
you. Are you doing the right thing?
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1-400A


1 - 100


YES! Competition is about going against others
when they are at their best. It will be more of
an incentive for you to try harder and you are
showing kindness by helping others learn.


Type answer here. Adjust size position as
necessary.

400

400
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1-500
You have made brownies for the Fair. You cut the
brownies out of the middle for judging because
the edges are crusty. Are you cheating?
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1-500A


1 - 100


No! You are simply showing the best that you
have to offer.


Type answer here. Adjust size position as
necessary.


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500
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2-100
Your teammate Brent is known for talking trash
to other players after he makes a basket. Is
that disrespectful?
1 - 100
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2-100A
YES! Talking trash is not a part of the game. If
it was theyd include it in the rule book. Tell
him that he makes the team look bad when he does
that. What he does affects the entire team.


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2-200
You make a terrific sack on the opponents
quarterback. Should you help him up after the
play is over?
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2-200A



1 - 100

Of course you should help him up. Just because
you are playing against him doesnt mean that you
cant be a good sport and a good person. Show
class on the playing field, remember-everyones
watching!


Type answer here. Adjust size position as
necessary.


200

200
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2-300
Lyle really wants to go out with you on a date,
but you know that hes not your type and his
reputation is not the greatest. Are you being
disrespectful for turning him down?
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2-300A
Respect for others doesnt mean that you have to
go along with what everybody wants you to do.
Yes, you can turn him down and still be
respectful.


1 - 100




Type answer here. Adjust size position as
necessary.

300

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2-400
Your team just beat the cross-state rival. Your
teammates are celebrating by dancing on the
center-field logo of your opponent's field. You
decide not to join them. Are you being a poor
teammate?
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2-400A
No! Respect your opponents. A team with
character wouldnt tarnish their victory with a
lack of class after the game.


1 - 100




Type answer here. Adjust size position as
necessary.


400

400
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2-500
Your girlfriend was caught flirting with another
boy. You decide to get even by flirting with a
girl who likes you, but you dont like her. Is
this disrespectful?
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2-500A
Yes! Two wrongs do not make a right. You are
raising the hopes of another person for the sake
of revenge.


1 - 100




Type answer here. Adjust size position as
necessary.

500

500
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3-100
Your have agreed to help your brother after
school hook up his new car stereo. But, later in
the day your best friend pressures you to go to
the movies with him instead. Whats the
responsible thing to do?
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3-100A


1 - 100




Keep Your Commitments, Nothing is more important
than keeping your word.
Type answer here. Adjust size position as
necessary.


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100
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3-200
A convenience store clerk gives you change for
a ten dollar bill when you only gave her a five.
Whats the responsible thing to do?
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3-200A


1 - 100




Type answer here. Adjust size position as
necessary.
Give the money back! It doesnt belong to you,
and your integrity is much more important than a
few extra bucks.


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3-300
Your best friend wants to break up with your
sister so he can date another girl, but he wants
you to tell her because he doesnt have the guts.
What should you do?
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3-300A



1 - 100



Type answer here. Adjust size position as
necessary.
Tell him to do it himself. Everybody has choices
in their life and they have consequences.


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300
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3-400
Your basketball coach tells you that every time
the star player get close to you. Flop to the
ground to make it look like a foul. What should
you do?
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3-400A



1 - 100


Dont Do It! You are responsible for being a good
sportsman. How fun would the game be if everybody
did flop fouls?

Type answer here. Adjust size position as
necessary.


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400
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3-500
Right before you show your lamb for fair, your
4-H agent tells you to hit the lamb over and over
again because the swelling will make it look more
firm. What should you do?
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3-500A



1 - 100


You are responsible for your animals well-being.
Hitting it to make it look better is dishonest
and criminal.

Type answer here. Adjust size position as
necessary.


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500
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4-100
Your friend Pete has been named the starting
quarterback over you. Hes a better player, but
you really wanted it and tried hard. Is it fair?
1 - 100
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4-100A



1 - 100



Type answer here. Adjust size position as
necessary.
Yes, sometimes not getting want you want isnt
fun, but its fair.


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4-200
You studied hard for an upcoming math exam and
think youll do well. Your classmate wants to
copy your exam. What should you do?
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4-200A

1 - 100
Type answer here. Adjust size position as
necessary.
Dont do it! Everybody had a chance to study for
the test. Dont taint your hard work studying by
cheating!
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4-300
You are a coach of the local basketball team. You
suspend your star player for breaking the rules,
even though the big game is coming up. Are you
being fair to the team?
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4-300A


1 - 100

As a coach, you are a role model. Rules and
consequences must apply to everyone equally
regardless if you hurt your chances of winning.



Type answer here. Adjust size position as
necessary.


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4-400
Your brother and you get caught ditching school.
The principal gives your brother 5 days
detention, but you only get one because you are
on student council. Is it fair?
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4-400A


1 - 100




Type answer here. Adjust size position as
necessary.
No! You broke the same Rules, you should get the
same consequence.


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400
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4-500
Your pal Frank and you are both failing history.
Franks parents have hired a tutor to help him
get his grade up. Is it fair?
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4-500A




1 - 100



Type answer here. Adjust size position as
necessary.
Yes! Tutoring is a great way to get your grades
up.



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5-100
You buy two tickets for the circus and promise
youll take your sister. At the last minute, your
boyfriend decides that he wants to go with you
instead. What should you do?
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5-100A


1 - 100




Type answer here. Adjust size position as
necessary.
You made a promise. Keep It!


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100
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5-200
Your blind Grandma wants you to drive her to the
grocery store. You planned on playing golf. What
should you do?
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5-200A


1 - 100


Take your Grandma. Caring for others of others
sometimes involves sacrificing what you want.


Type answer here. Adjust size position as
necessary.


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200
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5-300
Your coach wants you to take out the
quarterbacks knee so he wont score any more
touchdowns. Should you do it?
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5-300A


1 - 100




Type answer here. Adjust size position as
necessary.
Dont even think about it! Think and care about
your opponents, even when they are beating you.


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5-400
Your pet pit bull is your most beloved thing in
the world. The Police want you to get rid of it
because it has bitten 12 kids in the
neighborhood. What should you do?
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5-400A



1 - 100



Type answer here. Adjust size position as
necessary.
Your dog has to go. Your love for an animal does
not outweigh other peoples safety.


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5-500
Your 4-H animal is sick. You know the vet bill
is going to wipe out the allowance money that
youve been saving for a date. What should you do?
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Type answer here. Adjust size position as
necessary.
Your animal is depending on you to take care of
it. Take it to the Vet.


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6-100
Your friend wants to throw his candy wrapper out
the car window. What should you do?
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6-100A
Stop her! What would the road look like if
everybody threw their garbage out the window?



1 - 100



Type answer here. Adjust size position as
necessary.


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6-200
Your best friend is running for student council
and wants you to help his campaign by spreading
gossip about the the candidates. What should you
do?
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6-200A


1 - 100




Type answer here. Adjust size position as
necessary.
Dont do it! Gossip can damage more than a
persons chance to get elected.

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6-300
Your classmates religious beliefs wont allow
her to pledge allegiance to the flag. Is she
doing the right thing?
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Type answer here. Adjust size position as
necessary.
Yes! This country is built on freedom of choice
and expression.



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300
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6-400
The school board wants your class to help set up
a fundraiser to support the library. You hate to
read. Should you help?
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1 - 100



Type answer here. Adjust size position as
necessary.
Yes, being a good citizen involves doing things
for everyones good.


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400
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6-500
Your classmate is running for student council
and is promising that if hes elected, school
will be over at 1030 everyday. You know its a
lie. What should you do?
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Get the truth out. People need the truth in order
to make a wise vote.
Type answer here. Adjust size position as
necessary.


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Final Question
The category is Stakeholders Write down how much
you want to wager.
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Right before the fair, you decide to inject your
steer with a drug that will make him more tame.
You win grand champion, but later everyone finds
that you cheated. List at least 3 people that
will be hurt by your bad choice.
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All family members, other exhibitors, the
people who bought your animal, the 4-H agent, the
Fair manager, 4-H adult volunteers, YOU (Many
correct answers.)
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Daily Double!!
How much do you want to wager?