Lesson Plan
Session 1: Meet the Decision Model
Students will learn a clear, 5-step decision-making model and practice applying it to personal and hypothetical scenarios to build confidence and structure in their choices.
Introducing a structured decision model helps students break down complex choices, reducing impulsive behavior and fostering critical thinking and self-awareness in real-life situations.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
15 minutes
Step 1
Hook: What Is a Decision?
5 minutes
Step 2
Introduce the 5-Step Decision Model
10 minutes
Step 3
Guided Practice: Personal Scenario
10 minutes
Step 4
Scenario Cards Game
7 minutes
Step 5
Wrap-Up and Reflection
3 minutes
Slide Deck
Session 1: Meet the Decision Model
Hook: What Is a Decision?
Decisions: Small vs. Big
5-Step Decision Model Overview
Step 1: Identify the Decision
Step 2: Gather Information
Step 3: Evaluate Options
Step 4: Decide & Act
Step 5: Reflect
Guided Practice: Personal Scenario
Scenario Cards Game
Wrap-Up & Reflection
Script
Discussion
Activity
Worksheet
Game
Lesson Plan
Session 2: Gather & Evaluate
Students will master Steps 2 (Gather Information) and 3 (Evaluate Options) of the decision model by learning the CRAAP criteria and practicing pros-and-cons analysis on real-life scenarios.
Developing strong research and evaluation skills ensures students use reliable information and weigh choices thoughtfully, reducing impulsivity and improving decision outcomes.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
15 minutes
Step 1
Hook & Warm-Up
5 minutes
Step 2
Step 2 Deep Dive: CRAAP Criteria
10 minutes
Step 3
Guided Practice: Source Evaluation
8 minutes
Step 4
Step 3 Deep Dive: Pros & Cons
5 minutes
Step 5
Group Practice: Scenario Evaluation
5 minutes
Step 6
Wrap-Up & Reflection
2 minutes
Slide Deck
Session 2: Gather & Evaluate
Review: 5-Step Decision Model
Step 2 Deep Dive: CRAAP Criteria
CRAAP in Action: Sample Source
Step 3 Deep Dive: Pros & Cons Analysis
Pros & Cons Example
Practice #1: Source Evaluation
Practice #2: Scenario Evaluation
Wrap-Up & Reflection
