Lesson Plan
SMART Goal Lab Guide
Students will draft one academic and one personal/career SMART goal, detailing measurable steps and deadlines, and record them for ongoing tracking.
Clarifying big aspirations into SMART goals builds strategic planning, motivation, and progress monitoring skills—essential for academic and personal success.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Review Materials & Set Up
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction & Teacher Narrative
5 minutes
Step 2
SMART Components Mini-Lesson
10 minutes
Step 3
Individual SMART Goal Drafting
15 minutes
Step 4
Peer Feedback Swap
10 minutes
Step 5
Closing Reflection
5 minutes
Slide Deck
From Aspiration to Action
What’s Your Dream?
S: Specific
M: Measurable
A: Achievable
R: Relevant
T: Time-Bound
Putting It All Together
Your Turn: Draft Your SMART Goals
Next Steps: Peer Feedback & Reflection
Worksheet
