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Balancing Today and Tomorrow

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Lesson Plan

Balancing Today and Tomorrow

Self-reflection and goal-setting

This lesson engages 10th-grade students in self-reflection and goal-setting through a game-based learning approach. Students will watch a video on setting S.M.A.R.T. goals, participate in a goal-setting activity, and engage in a discussion to reflect on their learning. This lesson is important as it helps students develop critical thinking about their future while appreciating the present, fostering a balanced approach to personal growth.

Audience

10th Grade Students

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Game-Based Learning

Materials

Video: Developing a S.M.A.R.T. Career Plan, Goal-Setting Worksheet, and Discussion Questions

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

Step 2

Activity: Goal-Setting Game

10 mins

  • Distribute the Goal-Setting Worksheet to each student.
  • Explain the rules of the game: Students will write down five S.M.A.R.T. goals they want to achieve in the future and one present-focused activity they enjoy.
  • Encourage students to think about how they can balance these goals with their current activities.

Step 3

Discussion

10 mins

  • Use the discussion questions to facilitate a conversation about the video and the activity.
  • Encourage students to share their thoughts on balancing present enjoyment with future planning.

Step 4

Closure

5 mins

  • Summarize the key points discussed.
  • Encourage students to reflect on how they can apply these strategies in their daily lives.
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Discussion

Goal-Setting Discussion

A discussion to reflect on the video and activity, focusing on balancing present and future goals.

What did you learn from the video about setting S.M.A.R.T. goals?

Encourage students to think about how S.M.A.R.T. goals can be applied to their own lives.







How can you apply the S.M.A.R.T. method in your daily life?

Discuss the importance of setting specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and timely goals.







What challenges do you face in balancing present enjoyment with future planning?

Encourage students to share personal experiences and strategies they might use to overcome these challenges.







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Worksheet

Goal-Setting Worksheet

A worksheet to help students identify and balance their future goals with present activities.

List five S.M.A.R.T. goals you want to achieve.

Think about your career, health, personal growth, etc.







Identify one present-focused activity you enjoy and explain why it's important to you.

Consider activities that bring you joy or relaxation.







How can you balance your future goals with your present activities?

Think about time management and prioritization.







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