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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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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

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Four-Step Choice Model

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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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