Lesson Plan
Ethical Compass Guide
Students will apply a four-step values-based decision model to analyze a real-life dilemma and justify their chosen course of action, reinforcing integrity and ethical reasoning.
This lesson builds students’ critical thinking, ethical awareness, and self-alignment skills by engaging them in practical decision-making scenarios.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up: Value Line-Up
5 minutes
Step 2
Mini-Lesson: Four-Step Decision Model
10 minutes
Step 3
Role-Play: Applying the Model
15 minutes
Step 4
Debrief Discussion: Consequences & Alignment
10 minutes
Step 5
Exit Ticket: Personal Code Statement
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Decisions with Integrity
Agenda
Step 1: Define the Dilemma
Step 2: Identify Core Values
Step 3: Forecast Consequences
Step 4: Align and Decide
Example Walkthrough
Using the Graphic Organizer
Next: Dilemma Role-Play
Questions & Reflection
Warm Up
Activity
Discussion
Worksheet
