Lesson Plan
Case File Investigator Guide
Students investigate real-world case files of poor decisions to identify errors and propose responsible alternatives, strengthening critical thinking and ethical reasoning.
Engaging in detective-style analysis fosters SEL by teaching students to recognize decision-making pitfalls and practice responsible choices, building lifelong problem-solving skills.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials and Review Standards
5 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up Discussion
5 minutes
Step 2
Case File Investigation
10 minutes
Step 3
Group Detective Debates
10 minutes
Step 4
Finding Insights Exit Ticket
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Decision Detective
Warm-Up Discussion
Case File Investigation
Group Detective Debates
Finding Insights Exit Card
Activity
Discussion
Cool Down
