Making Decisions
Students will be learning about the 6 steps of making decisions
Duration
Less than 1 hour
Lesson Type
Traditional Lesson
Essential Question
What is the decision-making process?
Grade(s):
- 6
- 8
Subject(s):
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Other Instructional Materials or Notes:
Lesson Progression
Making Decisions
Student Objectives:
- TSWBT explain why a good decision is a responsible decision
- TSWBT describe why personal responsibility is important in decision making
- TSWBT explain how your values influence the decisions that you make
- TSWBT Summarize the six steps used in making good decisions
Equipment:
- Laptop/Computer
- Decision-making handout
Task 1: Do now
- Students will complete an activity at the beginning of the class that has them write about a situation in which they made a decision. What was the outcome of the decision? Students should describe how they felt about themselves as a result of their decision.
Task 2: The teacher will go over a decision-making PowerPoint that outlines the decision-making process. Teacher will:
- Explain what a decision, good decision, and personal responsibility is
- Describe what values, character, and decisions are
- Go through the six steps of decision making
1.Identify the problem
2.Consider your values
3.List the options
4.Weigh the consequences
5.Decide and Act
6.Evaluate your decision
Task 3: Decision-Making activity
- Students will complete a worksheet that requires them to walk through the six decision-making steps