Understanding Core Beliefs
A worksheet for 7th graders to explore the concept of core beliefs, their origins, and their impact on individuals and communities.
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Understanding Core Beliefs
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. This worksheet explores what core beliefs are and how they influence our lives and communities.
What are Core Beliefs?
Core beliefs are the fundamental ideas and values that a person or group holds to be true. They shape our perspectives, guide our decisions, and influence our actions. These beliefs can come from various sources like family, culture, religion, education, and personal experiences.
1. Which of the following is the best definition of a core belief?
A temporary opinion about a topic.
A fundamental idea or value someone holds to be true.
A fact that can be proven scientifically.
A rule set by the government.
2. Core beliefs shape our , guide our , and influence our .
3. Some sources of core beliefs include family, , religion, and personal .
4. Core beliefs are usually easy to change once they are formed.
True
False
5. Describe one core belief that is important in your community and explain how it influences people's behavior.
6. Look at the image above. How might having diverse core beliefs within a community lead to both challenges and strengths?