Choices and Consequences

Rochelle Long

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Choices and Consequences

Understanding responsibility and decision-making

In this lesson, students will explore the concept of choices and their potential consequences through interactive activities. This lesson aims to enhance students' understanding of responsibility and decision-making, which are crucial skills for personal and academic success. By engaging in discussions and activities, students will learn to evaluate their options and consider the outcomes of their decisions.

Audience

9th Grade Students

Time

1 hour

Approach

Understanding responsibility and decision-making

Materials

Discussion Questions, Scenario Cards, Worksheet: Choices and Consequences, Quiz: Decision-Making Skills, and Answer Key for Quiz

Step 1

Introduction

10 mins

Begin with a brief discussion on what choices and consequences mean.
Ask students to share examples of choices they make daily and the potential consequences.

Step 2

Interactive Activity: Scenario Cards

20 mins

Divide students into small groups.
Distribute scenario cards to each group.
Instruct groups to discuss the scenario and identify possible choices and consequences.
Have each group present their scenario and discussion outcomes to the class.

Step 3

Worksheet Activity

15 mins

Hand out the 'Choices and Consequences' worksheet.
Instruct students to complete the worksheet individually.
Encourage students to think critically about the scenarios and their potential outcomes.

Step 4

Class Discussion

10 mins

Facilitate a class discussion on the completed worksheets.
Ask students to share their thoughts on how different choices can lead to different consequences.
Discuss the importance of making informed decisions.

Step 5

Closure and Quiz

5 mins

Summarize the key points of the lesson.
Administer a short quiz to assess understanding of decision-making skills.
Collect the quizzes for evaluation.

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Discussion

Discussion Questions

A set of questions to guide the initial class discussion on choices and consequences.

What are some choices you make every day?

Encourage students to think about both small and significant choices they encounter daily.

Can you think of a time when a choice led to an unexpected consequence?

Guide students to reflect on personal experiences and share insights.

Worksheet

Scenario Cards

Cards with different scenarios for group discussion on choices and consequences.

You find a wallet on the ground. What do you do?

Your friend offers you a cigarette. How do you respond?

You have a test tomorrow, but your favorite show is on tonight. What choice do you make?

Worksheet

Worksheet: Choices and Consequences

A worksheet to help students analyze different scenarios and their potential outcomes.

Describe a choice you made recently and its consequence.

Think about a decision you made at school or home.

List three possible choices for the scenario: 'You see someone being bullied at school.'

Consider the impact of each choice on yourself and others.

Quiz

Quiz: Decision-Making Skills

Answer Key

Answer Key for Quiz

The answer key for the quiz on decision-making skills.

What is a consequence?

The result of a choice
A consequence is the result or effect of a choice made.

Why is it important to consider consequences before making a choice?

To understand potential outcomes
Considering consequences helps in understanding potential outcomes and making informed decisions.