Lesson Plan
Secret Code Lesson Blueprint
Students will collaboratively decode secret messages about moral scenarios and discuss responsible choices, then reflect on key decision-making values.
This lesson fosters critical thinking and moral literacy by engaging students in decoding puzzles and structured discussions to practice responsible decision-making.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
15 minutes
Step 1
Introduction & Warm-Up
5 minutes
Step 2
Decoding Stations Activity
15 minutes
Step 3
Group Discussion
10 minutes
Step 4
Cool-Down Reflection
10 minutes
Slide Deck
Secret Code of Choices
Warm-Up: What Is a Cipher?
Decoding Example
Decoding Stations
Value-Based Debate Prompts
Reflection: Key Takeaways
Activity
Discussion
Cool Down
