By way of group discussion, reading, and role-play a series of six activities encourage scholars to make responsible decisions. Following an online introduction, pupils review the concept of volition and answer questions. Middle schoolers read a short story and discuss their observations. The class role-plays a variety of scenarios and drafts a chart about long and short-term consequences.

Concepts

responsible decision-making, social-emotional learning, emotional development, social development, consequences, healthy habits, responsibility, making decisions, self-awareness

Show More Show Less

Additional Tags

health

Show More Show Less

Instructional Ideas

• Invite the school's counselor to speak to the class about responsible decision-making 
• Reference the lesson when situations arise that require class members to make a decision
• Talk about possible consequences and how those consequences will affect their Circle of Life

Classroom Considerations

• Third lesson in a series of seven that explores the symbol, the Circle of Life 
• Browse the list of materials to properly prepare copies and other items 
• Obtain parent or guardian consent before moving forward with the lesson 

Pros

• Responsible decision-making benefits individuals now and in the future
• Touches on topics relevant to the targeted age range

Cons

• Activity six's graphics are blurry 

Common Core

SL.6.6 SL.7.6 SL.8.6