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Lesson Plan

Decision Makers

Develop decision-making skills

This lesson engages 10th-grade students in developing decision-making skills through real-life scenarios and role-playing. Students will learn to weigh options and consider consequences before making choices, which is crucial for their personal and academic growth. By practicing these skills, students will be better prepared to handle complex situations in their lives.

Audience

10th Grade Students

Time

1 hour

Approach

Develop decision-making skills

Materials

Discussion Questions, Role-Playing Scenarios, Decision-Making Worksheet, and Pens and Paper

Step 1

Introduction

10 mins

  • Begin with a brief discussion on the importance of decision-making skills in everyday life.
  • Ask students to share examples of decisions they make regularly and the factors they consider.

Step 2

Discussion Activity

15 mins

  • Distribute the discussion questions to the class.
  • Facilitate a group discussion using the provided questions to explore different aspects of decision-making.

Step 3

Role-Playing Exercise

20 mins

  • Divide students into small groups and assign each group a real-life scenario from the role-playing scenarios.
  • Instruct each group to act out their scenario, focusing on the decision-making process.
  • Encourage students to consider various options and potential consequences.

Step 4

Worksheet Activity

10 mins

  • Hand out the decision-making worksheet to each student.
  • Have students individually complete the worksheet, reflecting on a personal decision they need to make.
  • Encourage them to apply the decision-making steps discussed in class.

Step 5

Closure

5 mins

  • Reconvene as a class and ask students to share insights or challenges they encountered during the activities.
  • Summarize the key points of the lesson and emphasize the importance of thoughtful decision-making.
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Discussion

Discussion Questions

A set of questions to guide a class discussion on decision-making.

What factors do you consider when making a decision?

Encourage students to think about personal values, potential outcomes, and external influences.







Can you think of a time when you made a decision that had unexpected consequences?

Guide students to reflect on past experiences and what they learned from them.







How do you handle peer pressure when making decisions?

Discuss strategies for maintaining personal integrity and confidence in decision-making.







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Worksheet

Role-Playing Scenarios

Printable cards with real-life scenarios for role-playing activities.




Scenario 1: Choosing between studying for a test or attending a friend's party.







Scenario 2: Deciding whether to report a classmate who is cheating.







Scenario 3: Choosing a college major with input from family and friends.







Scenario 4: Deciding how to spend a limited amount of free time between hobbies and responsibilities.




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Worksheet

Decision-Making Worksheet

A worksheet to help students reflect on a personal decision using structured steps.

Identify a decision you need to make soon. What are your options?








List the potential consequences of each option.








What factors are most important to you in making this decision?








What is your final decision and why?








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