Lesson Plan
Decision Ripple Lesson Plan
Students will analyze real-life decision-making scenarios, collaboratively map out immediate and ripple consequences, and reflect on how choices impact themselves and others to foster responsible decision-making.
Teaching the ripple effect of choices builds critical thinking and ethical awareness, helping students anticipate outcomes and make informed, responsible decisions in daily life.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
15 minutes
Step 1
Introduction
5 minutes
Step 2
Scenario Exploration
10 minutes
Step 3
Consequence Mapping
15 minutes
Step 4
Peer Reflection Share-Out
10 minutes
Step 5
Closing Reflection
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Scenario 1: Borrowed Phone
Scenario 2: Cheating on a Test
Scenario 3: Social Media Post
Scenario 4: Helping a New Student
Scenario 5: Group Project Dilemma
Scenario 6: Lunchroom Conflict
Activity
Discussion
