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Consequence Calculator

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Lesson Plan

Consequence Calculator

Students will analyze potential positive and negative consequences for two solutions to a given scenario.

Understanding consequences helps students make thoughtful decisions, recognize their impact on others, and develop a sense of responsibility for their actions.

Audience

2nd Grade Students

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Interactive activities and guided discussion to explore cause/effect and decision-making.

Materials

Consequence Calculator Slide Deck, Consequence Spin Wheel, T-Chart Consequences Worksheet, and Consequence Calculator Teacher Script

Prep

Preparation

15 minutes

Step 1

Warm-Up: Teach Cause/Effect (5 minutes)

5 minutes

Step 2

Activity: Spin Wheel Scenarios (10 minutes)

10 minutes

  • Introduce the Consequence Spin Wheel to the class.
    - Have a student spin the wheel to select a scenario.
    - Present two possible solutions for the scenario.
    - Guide students to think about the immediate and potential future impacts of each solution.

Step 3

Activity: T-Chart Analysis (10 minutes)

10 minutes

  • Distribute the T-Chart Consequences Worksheet to each student.
    - For the chosen scenario and solutions, have students individually or in small groups fill out the T-chart, listing positive and negative consequences for each solution.
    - Circulate to provide support and encourage deeper thinking.

Step 4

Group Share & Reflection (5 minutes)

5 minutes

  • Bring the class back together to share their T-chart analyses.
    - Facilitate a brief discussion about how thinking through consequences helps with decision-making.
    - Ask students to reflect on why it's important to consider both positive and negative outcomes.
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Slide Deck

Consequence Calculator

Let's figure out what happens after we make choices!

Welcome students and introduce the exciting title of the lesson. Explain that today we'll be like 'consequence calculators' to understand what happens after we make choices.

Cause and Effect: What Happens Next?

  • Cause: Something that happens.
  • Effect: What happens because of the cause.

Think: What makes something else happen?

Introduce cause and effect. Give simple, clear examples like 'If you drop a ball (cause), it falls (effect).' 'If you study for a test (cause), you get a good grade (effect).' Ask students for their own simple examples.

Consequences: Good and Bad Effects

  • Consequence: What happens after you make a choice.
  • Can be positive (good things!)
  • Can be negative (not-so-good things...)

Explain that today we'll be thinking about the 'effects' of our 'causes' – specifically, the good and bad things that can happen after a decision. These effects are called consequences.

Spin the Wheel!

Let's find out our scenario and practice being consequence calculators!

Introduce the Consequence Spin Wheel. Explain that each spin will give us a scenario, and then we'll think of two ways to solve it, and what might happen. Get ready for an interactive activity!

T-Chart Time!

For each solution, we'll list:

  • Positive Consequences: The good things that could happen.
  • Negative Consequences: The not-so-good things that could happen.

Explain the T-chart and how students will use it to organize their thoughts. Emphasize thinking about both immediate and long-term effects.

Share Your Thoughts!

What did you discover on your T-charts?
Why is it important to think about consequences before making a choice?

Open up the floor for students to share their findings. Encourage them to explain their reasoning. Facilitate a discussion about why considering consequences is a useful skill.

You're a Consequence Calculator!

Great job thinking through choices and their outcomes! You're ready to make super smart decisions!

Conclude the lesson by reinforcing the main idea: being a consequence calculator helps us make smarter choices.

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Game

Consequence Spin Wheel

Instructions: Print this wheel, cut it out, and attach a spinner (a pencil and paperclip can work!). Spin the wheel to select a scenario for the class to discuss.

Scenarios:

  1. Scenario: You promised your friend you'd play with them, but your favorite TV show is starting.

    • Solution 1: Watch your TV show.
    • Solution 2: Go play with your friend.

  2. Scenario: You see a classmate struggling to carry all their books to their desk.

    • Solution 1: Ignore them and continue with your work.
    • Solution 2: Offer to help them carry some books.

  3. Scenario: You accidentally spill juice on the classroom rug.

    • Solution 1: Quickly try to hide it and pretend it didn't happen.
    • Solution 2: Tell the teacher right away.

  4. Scenario: It's your turn to choose a game at recess, but your friends all want to play something different.

    • Solution 1: Insist on playing your game anyway.
    • Solution 2: Ask your friends what game they want to play and try to find a compromise.

  5. Scenario: You found a really cool toy on the playground that doesn't belong to you.

    • Solution 1: Keep it for yourself.
    • Solution 2: Turn it in to the lost and found.

  6. Scenario: Your mom asked you to clean your room before playing, but your friend just arrived to play.

    • Solution 1: Go play with your friend immediately.
    • Solution 2: Quickly clean your room, then go play with your friend.
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