Classroom activity: Who to trust when you need help

📚 Topic Summary

Knowing who to trust when you need help is a crucial life skill. It means being able to identify people who are reliable, knowledgeable, and have your best interests at heart. This could be a parent, teacher, friend, or even a professional. It's about understanding their expertise and whether they are genuinely supportive. When faced with a problem, thinking carefully about who can offer the most accurate and helpful advice is key to making good decisions. 👍

🧠 Part A: Vocabulary

Match the terms with their definitions:

1. Terms
1. A. Reliable
2. B. Expertise
3. C. Confidentiality
4. D. Support
5. E. Bias
2. Definitions
1. 1. Prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in a way that’s considered unfair.
2. 2. The ability to do something well; skill or knowledge in a particular area.
3. 3. The state of being trustworthy or dependable.
4. 4. Assistance and encouragement given to someone.
5. 5. Keeping information private.

Answer Key:

• 🔍 A - 3
• 💡 B - 2
• 📝 C - 5
• 🌱 D - 4
• 🌍 E - 1

📝 Part B: Fill in the Blanks

Complete the paragraph using the words provided: trustworthy, advice, safety, reliable, support.

When you need help, it's important to find someone who is __________. This means they are __________, honest, and genuinely care about your __________. They should offer __________ that is helpful and keeps your well-being in mind. Having a __________ system is essential for navigating difficult situations.

Answer Key:

• 🔍 trustworthy
• 💡 reliable
• 📝 safety
• 🌱 advice
• 🌍 support

🤔 Part C: Critical Thinking

Think about a time when you needed help. Who did you turn to, and why did you choose that person? What qualities made them a good person to ask for help?