Lesson Plan
Goal Quest Lesson Plan
Students will define goals, explore their importance, learn the SMART framework, and craft personal SMART goals to build planning skills and confidence.
Goal setting empowers 6th graders to clarify aspirations, stay motivated, and measure progress. Teaching SMART goals builds lifelong planning and self-management skills.
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Prep
Prepare Materials and Review Content
10 minutes
Step 1
Welcome and Define Goals
5 minutes
Step 2
Discuss Importance of Goals
5 minutes
Step 3
Introduce SMART Goals
10 minutes
Step 4
Craft and Post Personal SMART Goals
7 minutes
Step 5
Share and Reflect
3 minutes
Slide Deck
Goal Quest
What Is a Goal?
Why Goals Matter
Introducing SMART Goals
Craft Your Personal SMART Goal
Share & Reflect
Activity
Worksheet
Activity
Warm Up
Cool Down
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