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Understanding Consequences Quest

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Understanding Consequences Quest

Students will be able to identify choices and their potential consequences, predict outcomes of different actions, and understand the importance of taking responsibility for their choices.

Understanding consequences helps students make thoughtful decisions, develop self-awareness, and build a strong foundation for responsible behavior in school and life.

Audience

2nd and 3rd Grade Students

Time

45 minutes

Approach

Interactive game, scenario discussions, and reflective activities.

Materials

Understanding Consequences Slide Deck, Consequence Quest Game, Consequence Worksheet, and Pencils or crayons

Prep

Teacher Preparation

15 minutes

Step 1

Introduction & Warm-Up: What's a Consequence?

10 minutes

  • Display the first slide of the Understanding Consequences Slide Deck.
  • Begin with a brief discussion: "What does it mean to make a choice?" and "What happens after we make a choice?"
  • Introduce the concept of a consequence using relatable examples (e.g., choosing to wear a coat when it's cold, choosing to share a toy).
  • Explain that consequences can be positive or negative.

Step 2

Consequence Quest Game

20 minutes

  • Introduce the Consequence Quest Game to the students.
  • Divide students into small groups (3-4 students per group).
  • Explain the game rules: Each group will be presented with scenarios, and they need to discuss and choose the most likely consequence.
  • Facilitate the game, moving through 3-4 scenarios from the Consequence Quest Game and prompting groups to share their reasoning.
  • Use the Understanding Consequences Slide Deck to display scenarios and prompt discussion.

Step 3

Reflect & Record: My Choices, My Consequences

10 minutes

  • Hand out the Consequence Worksheet to each student.
  • Ask students to individually complete the worksheet, drawing or writing about a choice they made and its consequence, or imagining a scenario and its outcome.
  • Circulate around the room to provide support and answer questions.
  • Encourage students to think about how their choices affect themselves and others.

Step 4

Wrap-Up: Being Responsible

5 minutes

  • Bring the class back together.
  • Briefly discuss a few examples from the Consequence Worksheet (anonymously, if shared aloud).
  • Reiterate the main message: Every choice has a consequence, and we are responsible for our choices and their outcomes.
  • End with a positive affirmation about making thoughtful choices.
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Slide Deck

Welcome to the Consequence Quest!

Every day, we make choices. What happens after we make a choice?

Welcome students and introduce the topic of choices and what happens after we make them. Ask a simple question to get them thinking.

What's a Consequence?

A consequence is what happens after you make a choice.

  • Choice: You decide to wear a jacket outside.

  • Consequence: You stay warm and don't get cold!

  • Choice: You forget to water your plant.

  • Consequence: The plant might wilt.

Define 'consequence' in a child-friendly way. Give clear, simple examples that are easy for 2nd and 3rd graders to grasp.

Good Choices, Not-So-Good Choices

Consequences can be positive (something good happens) or negative (something not-so-good happens).

  • Positive Consequence: If you share your toys, your friend will be happy and want to play with you again!
  • Negative Consequence: If you push someone, they might get hurt and not want to play with you.

Explain that consequences can be positive or negative. Provide examples for both to ensure understanding.

Let's Go on a Consequence Quest!

Today, we're going on a quest!

We'll look at different situations and guess what might happen next. Think about the choices people make and what the consequences could be.

Introduce the 'Consequence Quest' game. Explain that they will work in groups to figure out the consequences of different actions.

Scenario 1: The Messy Room

Lily loves to play with her toys, but she often leaves them all over her room. Her mom tells her to clean up before dinner, but Lily decides to keep playing.

What do you think will happen?

Present the first game scenario. Give students time to discuss in groups before asking for answers.

Scenario 2: Sharing Snacks

During snack time, Mark has two cookies. His friend asks if he can have one. Mark decides to share one of his cookies.

What do you think will happen?

Present the second game scenario. Encourage students to think about the feelings of others.

Scenario 3: Running in the Hallway

Sarah and Tom are walking to class. Sarah decides to run down the hallway, even though the rule is to walk. Tom walks calmly beside her.

What do you think will happen to Sarah? What about Tom?

Present the third game scenario. Discuss the importance of following rules.

Your Choices, Your Consequences

Now it's your turn to think!

On your worksheet, you'll draw or write about a choice and its consequence.

Transition to the individual worksheet activity. Explain the purpose of the worksheet.

Be a Consequence Champion!

Every choice has a consequence.

When we think before we act, we can make choices that lead to positive outcomes for ourselves and others. Be responsible for your actions!

Summarize the key learning points and emphasize the importance of responsible choices.

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Game

Consequence Quest Game: Predict the Outcome!

Instructions for Students:

Work with your group to discuss each scenario. Think about the choice being made and what will most likely happen next. Be ready to share your group's ideas with the class!

Scenario Cards

Scenario 1: The Lost Homework

Choice: David rushed to school and forgot to put his completed homework in his backpack. When it's time to turn it in, he realizes it's still at home.

What is the most likely consequence for David?

  • A) His teacher will give him extra homework.
  • B) He won't be able to turn in his homework and might get a lower grade.
  • C) His homework will magically appear on his desk.






Scenario 2: Helping a Friend

Choice: Maya sees her friend struggling to carry a stack of books to the library. Maya stops playing and offers to help her friend carry some of the books.

What is the most likely consequence of Maya's choice?

  • A) Her friend will be upset with her.
  • B) Maya will miss her favorite game.
  • C) Her friend will be thankful, and they will get the books to the library faster.






Scenario 3: Speaking Out of Turn

Choice: During class, the teacher is explaining an important math concept. Leo has a question, but instead of raising his hand, he shouts out his question loudly.

What is the most likely consequence of Leo's choice?

  • A) The teacher will praise him for being so eager.
  • B) The teacher will remind him about raising his hand, and it might disrupt the class.
  • C) The other students will start shouting out their questions too.






Scenario 4: Taking Care of Toys

Choice: Alex always puts his toys away neatly after playing. He makes sure to keep them organized in their boxes.

What is the most likely consequence of Alex's choice?

  • A) His toys will get lost more easily.
  • B) His room will be messy, and he won't find his toys.
  • C) His toys will stay in good condition, and he will always know where to find them.






Scenario 5: Not Listening to Warnings

Choice: The playground supervisor tells the children not to climb on the fence because it's dangerous. Ben decides to climb on the fence anyway.

What is the most likely consequence of Ben's choice?

  • A) He will have a lot of fun and not get hurt.
  • B) He might fall and get injured, and the supervisor will be concerned.
  • C) Everyone else will start climbing the fence with him.






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