Lesson Plan

Daily Decision Detective Teacher Plan

Students will use a decision tree to evaluate at least three options in an everyday teenage scenario—like choosing an after-school activity, snack, or study plan—assess criteria and consequences, and select the option best aligned with their values.

Everyday choices shape our routines and well-being. This lesson gives students a clear, repeatable process to make thoughtful day-to-day decisions, boosting self-awareness and critical thinking.

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Prepare Materials & Room

15 minutes

Step 1

Hook: Daily Choice Prompt

5 minutes

Step 2

Vocabulary Dive

10 minutes

Step 3

Discussion Circles

10 minutes

Step 4

Interactive Activity: Real-Life Decision Tree

15 minutes

Step 5

Closing Thought & Exit Ticket

5 minutes

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Decision Making: Forks in the Road

Warm-Up: Daily Choice Prompt

Key Terms

Discussion Circles

Interactive Activity: Decision Tree

Scenario 1: After-School Snack Choice

Scenario 2: Planning Your Study Schedule

Scenario 3: Deciding a Weekend Activity

Closing Thought & Exit Ticket

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Discussion

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Activity

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Cool Down

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