The Trust Connection begins with Judy, our Asian American middle school blogger, presenting a video vignette, shot on the streets of New York City, reflecting on the role of trust in every day life.

She then introduces a group of teens who tell moving stories about losing and regaining trust with friends and family. That essay is punctuated by a short dramatic skit about the new kid in school who lied to fit in. This combination of elements is bound to provoke moving discussions about honesty and trustworthiness in the classroom.

In addition there is a Discussion Guide which covers not only the text of the DVD, but also gives the leader before and after viewing the DVD questions, writing assignments, and group activities.

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TOPICS: Character education, Trust INCLUDES: DVD, discussion guide

GRADE LEVELS: 4-8/AGES: 10-13

FOR USE WITH: Individuals, small groups, classrooms

AUTHOR: Live Wire Media

RECOMMENDED FOR: Elementary school counselors, elementary school teachers, middle-school counselors, middle-school teachers

DVD, 25 minutes running time, Discussion Guide, 2008