Lesson Plan
Investigation Blueprint
Guide a 4th grade student through a structured 30-minute Behavior Detective session to collect behavior data, analyze patterns, and co-create targeted intervention steps.
This lesson empowers students to understand and manage their own behaviors by systematically collecting data, identifying triggers, and developing personalized strategies—fostering self-awareness and positive change.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction & Goal Setting
5 minutes
Step 2
Data Review & Clue Collection
7 minutes
Step 3
Behavior Diary Setup
5 minutes
Step 4
Hypothesis Huddle
7 minutes
Step 5
Evidence Evaluation
3 minutes
Step 6
Action Planning & Reflection
3 minutes

Slide Deck
Clue Collection
Why Collect Clues?
Clue Logging Template
Example Clue
Your Turn: Log a Clue
Next Steps

Worksheet


Discussion


Rubric

