Lesson Plan
Navigating Tough Choices
Students will apply CASEL’s Responsible Decision-Making steps to real-life dilemmas by identifying problems, generating options, evaluating consequences, and choosing responsible actions.
Developing responsible decision-making skills helps students think critically about their choices, navigate social challenges, and build self-confidence in real-world situations.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction
5 minutes
Step 2
Dilemma Gallery Exploration
10 minutes
Step 3
Scenario Analysis in Groups
15 minutes
Step 4
Think-Pair-Share Debrief
10 minutes
Step 5
Decision-Making Exit Ticket
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Dilemma Gallery
Dilemma 1: Group Project Conflict
Dilemma 2: Finding a Lost Wallet
Dilemma 3: Cyberbullying Post
Dilemma 4: Cheating on a Quiz
Dilemma 5: Excluding a Classmate
Dilemma 6: Spreading a Rumor
Worksheet
Discussion
Cool Down
