Lesson Plan
Decision Map Teacher Guide
Students will apply the five-step decision model to map a real-life choice, listing at least two possible consequences per option and aligning decisions to personal values.
This guide structures the 45-minute lesson, ensuring students learn a clear decision-making framework and engage in mapping, peer feedback, and reflection for ethical adaptability.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction & Model Overview
5 minutes
Step 2
Individual Decision Mapping
10 minutes
Step 3
Choice Path Board Activity
10 minutes
Step 4
Fishbowl Debate for Peer Feedback
10 minutes
Step 5
Reflection & Closing
10 minutes
Slide Deck
Real-Life Choices: Five-Step Decision Model
Step 1: Identify the Decision
Step 2: Gather Information
Step 3: List Options
Step 4: Evaluate Consequences
Step 5: Choose Action & Reflect
Example: Planning After-School Hours
Activity: Individual Decision Mapping
Activity: Choice Path Board
Activity: Fishbowl Debate
Reflection & Closing
Activity
Worksheet
Discussion
