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Students identify qualities of a friend and discover an acronym to help with problem solving.  In this friendship lesson, students use notecards to identify qualities of a friend and write a definition.   Students discuss the acronym DECIDE and apply it to a problem, writing all the steps in their journal.

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decide problem solving technique, relationships, health
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Grade
6th - 8th
Subjects
Health
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