Lesson Plan
Smart Choices Quest Lesson Plan
Students will be able to describe and apply the five-step decision-making model—Stop, Think, Explore Options, Decide, and Reflect—to real-life scenarios to improve thoughtful choices.
Learning a structured decision-making model empowers students to make thoughtful choices, building their confidence, problem-solving skills, and responsible behavior.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Review Lesson Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Introduction to Decision Making
5 minutes
Step 2
Present the Five-Step Model
10 minutes
Step 3
Guided Practice
5 minutes
Step 4
Independent Practice
5 minutes
Step 5
Assessment and Closure
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Smart Choices Quest
What Is a Decision?
The Five Steps to Smart Choices
Step 1: Stop
Step 2: Think
Step 3: Explore Options
Step 4: Decide
Step 5: Reflect
Scenario Example
Guided Practice
Independent Practice
Quiz Time!
Script
Worksheet
Quiz
Smart Choices Decision Quiz
