Lesson Plan

Safe and Healthy Life Choices (Part I)

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As high schoolers seek to grow more and more independent, they must constantly make choices. Some options are healthy and some not so much. To begin the discussion, class members are asked to identify five safe and healthy (or unsafe/unhealthy) choices and list the factors that might influence their choice. They then share their responses in groups and with the whole class.

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Instructional Ideas
  • Gather and post information about support services and agencies on campus and in the community
  • Assign groups to research and then share the kinds of services offered by various agencies and identify how to contact these resources
  • Review problem-solving steps, decision making, and refusal skills at the beginning of the lesson
Classroom Considerations
  • The lesson is designed to be taught either by or in conjunction with the school counselor
  • Requires individual copies of the Safe and Healthy Life Choices worksheet
  • A protocol must be in place for a safe, respectful discussion of sensitive issues; report and refer learners' concerns to appropriate agencies
  • First in a series of five lessons focused on safe and healthy life choices
Pros
  • Researching the available resources provides individuals with information they might need
Cons
  • None