Lesson Plan
Decision Lab Plan
Students will apply a four-step decision model—identifying options, evaluating consequences, aligning with priorities, and making reasoned judgments—to a realistic teen scenario and justify their chosen option based on personal values and anticipated outcomes.
This lesson provides students with a structured approach to everyday decisions, helping them avoid impulsivity, articulate their reasoning, and build confidence in managing real-world challenges. It also reinforces responsibility, dependability, and self-management by encouraging thoughtful choices and consistent follow-through.
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Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up: Would You Rather?
5 minutes
Step 2
Vocabulary Mini-Lesson
6 minutes
Step 3
Guided Discussion
12 minutes
Step 4
Interactive Activity: Decision Stopwatch
17 minutes
Step 5
Closing Thought: One Small Choice
5 minutes

Slide Deck
Four-Step Choice Model
Key Terms
Step 1: Identify Options
Step 2: Evaluate Consequences
Step 3: Align with Priorities
Step 4: Make & Justify a Choice
Decision Stopwatch

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Activity


Warm Up


Cool Down


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