Values Auction Guide Values Auction
Teacher Facilitation Guide
Lesson 1 HOOK
Learning Objective
Students will recognize that values are limited resources that require prioritization. By "bidding" on life outcomes, students reveal their true internal drivers, providing a baseline for health-related decision-making.
Materials Needed
Play money ($1,000 per student in $100 increments)
Auction Paddles (or index cards with student names)
Gavel or small hammer (for dramatic effect)
Preparation
Display the "Auction Items" on the board or screen. Ensure students understand they only have $1,000 to spend across all 10 items. They cannot exceed their budget.
Auction Items for Bidding
Value Item Description / Real-World Translation Min Bid Iron Resilience Perfect physical health and athletic performance. $100 The Fortress Unbreakable trust with family and guardians. $100 Scholar's Key Guaranteed admission to a top college or program. $100 Inner Peace Total freedom from stress and anxiety. $100 Social Magnet Popularity and being liked by everyone. $100
Facilitation Script & Tips
Phase 1: Bidding
"Welcome to the Auction of Your Future. You have $1,000 to buy the life you want. Once the money is gone, it's gone. Going once... going twice... SOLD to the student in the blue shirt!"
Phase 2: Reflection Questions
Why did you choose to hold back your money for a specific item?
If you ran out of money, what did you miss out on that you actually wanted?
How does an impulsive decision (buying the first item) affect your later choices?
Transition to Lesson: Explain that values act as our "Internal Compass." Alcohol decisions are often where these values are tested most.
Values Profile Worksheet Values Profile
Identifying your "Why" for healthy decisions.
NAME: ________________________________
DATE: ________________________________
"Your values are the things that you believe are important in the way you live and work. They (should) determine your priorities, and, deep down, they're probably the measures you use to tell if your life is turning out the way you want it to."
1 The Top Five
From the list below (and your experience in the auction), select and rank your top 5 personal values . What matters most to YOU right now?
• Family Trust
• Athletic Success
• Academic Achievement
• Personal Freedom
• Honesty
• Physical Health
• Financial Security
• Social Influence
• Creative Expression
• Religious Faith
• Helping Others
• Mental Wellness
• Independence
• Respect from Peers
• Bravery
#1
#2
#3
#4
#5
Value Defense
Choose your #1 Value from above. In the box below, explain how using alcohol (underage or excessively) could directly damage or "betray" that value.
My #1 Value is:
Decision Drive: Value Vault Session
Decision Drive Slides Health & Physical Education
Decision Drive
Mastering the DECIDE Model for high-stakes health choices.
Course: Alcohol Awareness
The 30-Second Challenge
The Dilemma
You're at a party. Your best friend's older brother offers you a drink. Everyone is watching. Your ride home is leaving in 5 minutes, but they've been drinking too.
Round 1
Decide what to do in 30 seconds.
Round 2
Use the DECIDE Model for 5 minutes.
Which decision feels safer? Why?
The DECIDE Blueprint
D
Define
Clearly state the problem or decision to be made.
E
Explore
List all your possible options or alternatives.
C
Consider
Analyze the consequences of each option.
I
Identify
Match the choices with your personal values.
D
Decide
Choose the best path and take action.
E
Evaluate
Review the outcome of your decision later.
The Secret Step: Identify
Most people skip this."Identify your values."
Does this align with my goals?
Would my family still trust me?
How will I feel tomorrow morning?
Scenario One
00:05:00
"A group of friends is pressuring you to sneak alcohol into the middle school dance. They say 'everyone is doing it' and you don't want to be the one who ruins the vibe."
Task
Work with your partner to apply the D-E-C-I-D-E steps on your worksheet.
Focus Point
Identify at least three potential consequences in Step C.
DECIDE Model Worksheet The DECIDE Framework
Substance Use Case Study
NAME: ________________________________
DATE: ________________________________
Assigned Scenario
"A group of friends is pressuring you to sneak alcohol into the school dance. They say 'everyone is doing it' and you don't want to be the one who ruins the vibe."
D DEFINE
What is the core problem or choice?
E EXPLORE
List 3 possible options.
C CONSIDER
List consequences for your options (Social, Legal, Personal Health).
I IDENTIFY
Which personal values (from Lesson 1) are at risk here?
D DECIDE
What is your final choice? How will you act on it?
E EVALUATE
Predict: How will you feel about this choice in 2 weeks?
Goal Dominoes Worksheet Goal Dominoes
Protecting Your Future Timeline
Guardian ID: ______________________
Date: ______________________
Success isn't just one big event; it's a chain of small, consistent decisions. In this workshop, you'll map out your future "dominoes." Then, we will analyze how one high-risk decision can knock the whole row over.
Phase 1: Mapping the Chain
Year 1
Academic or Athletic Goal:
Year 5
College, Career, or Personal Growth Goal:
Year 10
Long-term Lifestyle or Impact Goal:
Phase 2: The Topple Effect
Underage alcohol use is a "Lead Domino." If it falls, it doesn't just impact tonight—it creates a ripple effect. Choose one of your goals from Phase 1. Explain how a single incident (arrest, injury, addiction, or loss of trust) could permanently derail that specific goal.
Target Goal:
Consequence Chain (How it happens):
Guard your goals. Stay in control.
Goal Guardian Slides Lesson 3: Future Defense
Goal Guardian
Why your physical health is the engine of your future success.
The Topple Effect
Success isn't built in a day, but it can be stalled in a night.
The Question:
"How does one 'bad night' at age 14 affect you at age 24?"
Impact: Physical Performance
Recovery & Speed
• Alcohol slows down protein synthesis (muscle repair).
• Dehydration reduces aerobic capacity and endurance.
• Disrupts REM sleep, essential for reaction time.
"A hangover lasts a day. A missed scholarship opportunity lasts a lifetime."
Impact: The Developing Brain
Memory & Learning
The Hippocampus (responsible for learning/memory) can be up to 10% smaller in teen heavy drinkers.
Consequence:
Harder to study, harder to retain, harder to graduate.
Impulse Control
The Prefrontal Cortex isn't done until age 25. Alcohol halts the development of the "brakes" on your behavior.
Consequence:
Making risky choices becomes a habit, not a mistake.
Map Your Timeline
Now, take your Goal Dominoes worksheet. Think about the life you want in 1, 5, and 10 years.
Get Started →
Protective Fortress Worksheet Protective Fortress
Resilience Mapping Activity
RECRUIT: ________________________________
DATE: ________________________________
In health, Protective Factors are things that lower your risk of substance use (like supportive parents or a favorite hobby). Risk Factors are things that might increase the pressure (like stress or having friends who drink). Today, you'll map your own "Fortress" to see how strong your defenses are.
External Pressures (Risk)
List things in your environment that might make choosing health harder:
Internal Defenses (Protective)
List your strengths, supportive people, or passions that keep you safe:
Reinforce the Walls
Resilience isn't about being perfectly safe; it's about being able to recover and stay strong. Look at your Risk Factors. How can you use one of your Protective Factors to block a specific risk?
The Risk:
"Pressure from friends to drink at the party..."
My Defense Plan:
Resilience Radar Slides Lesson 4: Building Strength
Resilience Radar
Mapping your defense and strengthening your protective fortress.
The Tower Challenge
How much weight can your structure hold before it collapses?
The Hook:
As we add "Stress Blocks" (Risk Factors), what keeps the tower standing?
Internal vs. External
Risk Factors
Things that increase the likelihood of substance use.
High levels of stress
Peer pressure
Access to alcohol
Protective Factors
Things that build resilience and lower risk.
Supportive family
Strong school connection
Goal-setting skills
Reinforce Your Walls
You can't always control the "Risk Storms." But you CAN control how strong your fortress is.
"What is ONE protective factor you can strengthen this month?"
Radar Check
Open your Protective Fortress worksheet and start mapping your defenses.
Personal Protocol Document Official Document
Personal Protocol
A Code of Conduct for My Future Self
I. My Foundation
Based on my core values of and , I acknowledge that my integrity is my most valuable asset. I will make decisions that protect these values.
II. My Mission
I am working toward a future where I . I recognize that underage alcohol use is a threat to this mission. I commit to staying focused on my long-term goals rather than short-term impulses.
III. My Defense
When faced with peer pressure or a high-stakes environment where substances are present, I will utilize the following "Exit Strategy" or refusal line:
"No thanks, I've got a big game/test tomorrow..." or "That's not my thing..."
I hereby certify that this Code of Conduct represents my true intentions and my respect for my own potential. I will revisit this protocol whenever my path feels unclear.
Signature of the Individual
Date
Personal Protocol Slides Final Session
Personal Protocol
Synthesis: Building your iron-clad commitment to excellence.
The Power of a Code
"I will not tolerate anyone who isn't committed to the team. Success requires a standard that never wavers."
— Championship Coach / Leader
High performers don't make decisions on the fly.
They decide their boundaries before the pressure arrives. That is a Personal Protocol.
The Synthesis
Lesson 1
Your core values and internal drivers.
Lesson 3
Your 1, 5, and 10-year success timeline.
Lesson 4
Your refusal strategies and exit plans.
All of these combine into one final document: Your Protocol.
Drafting Your Protocol
1
Be specific about your values.
2
Be honest about your refusal lines.
3
Sign with authority .
"This isn't an assignment for me. This is a promise to you—the future version of you who is counting on the choices you make today."
Commit.
Complete your Personal Protocol document now.
