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Goal Setting Adventure

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Lesson Plan

Goal Setting Adventure

Engage in goal setting and distinguish goals

In this lesson, students will explore the concept of goal setting by distinguishing between short, intermediate, and long-term goals. Through a game-based learning activity and a video, students will learn how to set realistic goals and understand the steps needed to achieve them. This lesson is important as it equips students with essential life skills, helping them to plan and achieve their personal and academic objectives.

Audience

5th Grade

Time

45 minutes

Approach

Game-Based Learning, Active Learning

Materials

Video: Wellbeing For Children: Motivation, Goal Setting Game Cards, Whiteboard and Markers, Paper and Pencils, SMART Goal Writing Handout, Pre-Test, Post-Test, and Goal Writing Handout

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Begin with a brief discussion on what goals are and why they are important.
  • Define a goal as a desired result that a person plans and commits to achieve.
  • Ask students to share any goals they have set for themselves in the past.

Step 2

Pre-Test

5 mins

  • Distribute the Pre-Test to assess students' initial understanding of goal setting.
  • Collect the tests for later comparison with the Post-Test.

Step 3

Video Viewing

6 mins

Step 4

Goal Setting Game

20 mins

  • Divide students into small groups and provide each group with a set of Goal Setting Game Cards.
  • Explain the rules: Each card has a scenario, and students must decide if it represents a short, intermediate, or long-term goal.
  • Groups discuss and categorize the cards, then share their reasoning with the class.

Step 5

Reflection and Discussion

10 mins

  • Lead a class discussion on the different types of goals and the importance of setting realistic goals.
  • Explain the differences between short-term, intermediate, and long-term goals:
    • Short-term goals: Goals that can be achieved in a short period, such as a day, week, or month.
    • Intermediate goals: Goals that take a bit longer to achieve, typically a few months to a year.
    • Long-term goals: Goals that require a longer time frame, often several years, to accomplish.
  • Introduce the SMART criteria for writing a goal:
    1. Specific: Clearly define what you want to achieve.
    2. Measurable: Determine how you will know when the goal is achieved.
    3. Achievable: Set a goal that is challenging but possible.
    4. Relevant: Ensure the goal is meaningful to you.
    5. Time-bound: Decide when you want to achieve your goal.
  • Encourage students to think about a personal goal they would like to set and write it down, specifying if it's short, intermediate, or long-term.

Step 6

Post-Test

5 mins

  • Distribute the Post-Test to assess students' understanding after the lesson.
  • Compare results with the Pre-Test to evaluate learning outcomes.

Step 7

Closure

4 mins

  • Ask students to share their personal goals with a partner.
  • Conclude with a reminder of the importance of setting goals and staying motivated to achieve them.
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Worksheet

Goal Setting Game Cards

These cards are used in the game to help students categorize different types of goals as short, intermediate, or long-term.




Get an A on the next math test







Learn to play the guitar







Graduate from college







Finish reading a book this month







Save money for a new bike







Become a professional athlete







Complete a science project by next week







Run a marathon







Learn a new language over the summer







Organize a community clean-up event







Write a story for the school magazine







Save money for a family vacation







Practice basketball every day to make the school team




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Reading

SMART Goal Writing Handout

This handout provides a structured guide for students to write their own SMART goals, including steps and space for reflection.

Steps for Writing a SMART Goal

  1. Specific: Clearly define what you want to achieve.

    • Example: "I want to improve my math grade."
    • Example: "I want to learn to play a new song on the piano."

  2. Measurable: Determine how you will know when the goal is achieved.

    • Example: "I will get an A on my next math test."
    • Example: "I will be able to play the song without any mistakes."

  3. Achievable: Set a goal that is challenging but possible.

    • Example: "I will study for 30 minutes every day."
    • Example: "I will practice the piano for 20 minutes each day."

  4. Relevant: Ensure the goal is meaningful to you.

    • Example: "Improving my math grade will help me feel more confident."
    • Example: "Learning a new song will make me feel accomplished and happy."

  5. Time-bound: Decide when you want to achieve your goal.

    • Example: "I will achieve this by the end of the month."
    • Example: "I will learn the song by the end of the week."

My SMART Goal

  • Specific Goal:

  • Measurable Outcome:

  • Achievable Steps:

  • Relevant Reason:

  • Time Frame:

Reflect on how you will stay motivated and what resources you might need to achieve your goal.

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Quiz

Pre-Test

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Quiz

Post-Test

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Reading

Goal Writing Handout

This handout provides a simple guide for students to write their own goals, including space for reflection.

Steps for Writing a Goal

  1. Define Your Goal: What do you want to achieve?

    • Example: "I want to read more books."

  2. Plan Your Steps: How will you achieve this goal?

    • Example: "I will read for 20 minutes every day."

  3. Set a Time Frame: When do you want to achieve this goal?

    • Example: "I will finish one book by the end of the month."

My Goal

  • Goal:

  • Steps to Achieve:

  • Time Frame:

Reflect on why this goal is important to you and how you will stay motivated.

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