Lesson Plan
Detective Briefing Sheet
Students will put on their detective hats to explore everyday scenarios, identify good versus poor choices, and explain their reasoning to build responsible decision-making skills.
Early practice in making and reflecting on choices fosters self-awareness, critical thinking, and social-emotional growth aligned with CASEL’s Responsible Decision-Making competency.
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Prep
Prepare Detective Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Introduction
5 minutes
Step 2
Detective Assignment
3 minutes
Step 3
Scenario Analysis
10 minutes
Step 4
Group Discussion
5 minutes
Step 5
Reflection & Wrap-Up
2 minutes
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