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Making Decisions Big and Small Lesson PlanMaking Decisions Big and Small Lesson Plan
Publisher
Overcoming Obstacles
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Grade
6th - 8th
Subjects
Social & Emotional Learning
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
1 hr
Instructional Strategies
Collaborative Learning
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Year
2021
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Making Decisions Big and Small

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This Making Decisions Big and Small lesson plan also includes:
  • Decision Making Module (.pdf)
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  • Making Decisions Big & Small (.html)
  • Glossary: Decision Making (.pdf)
  • Glossary: Decision Making (Google)
  • Activity Sheet: Hot or Cold? (.pdf)
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Making responsible decisions can be hard, especially in difficult situations when the consequences can be difficult as well. Through a series of activities and games, middle schoolers learn that when making decisions, they must consider the consequences and factors that influence their decisions.

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Concepts

social-emotional learning, making decisions, responsible decision-making, self-management, responsibility, Social & Emotional Learning

Instructional Ideas

  • Post the letters and the responses from "The Source" on a Decision Making themed wall

Classroom Considerations

  • The first in a series of five lessons in the Decision-Making module
  • The lessons are designed to be taught in order
  • Requires a pair of socks and a copy of the "Hot or Cold?" activity sheet for each participant
  • A link to an overview of the entire module may be found in the Included Materials section

Pros

  • The nine-page packet includes a detailed, scripted plan, activities, an assessment, lesson extensions, and a homework assignment

Cons

  • None

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