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.

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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

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Clue Collection

Why Collect Clues?

Clue Logging Template

Example Clue

Your Turn: Log a Clue

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Behavior Detective

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