Lesson Plan
Values Discovery Guide
Students will reflect on and identify their top three personal values through guided journaling and scenario analysis, then articulate how these values inform responsible decision-making.
Understanding core values empowers students to make thoughtful, consistent choices and builds self-awareness as part of CASEL’s Responsible Decision-Making skills.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Introduction and Definition
3 minutes
Step 2
Values Brainstorm
5 minutes
Step 3
Value Alignment Chart Activity
7 minutes
Step 4
Identify Top Values
5 minutes
Step 5
Application to Future Decisions
3 minutes
Step 6
Personal Action Pledge Cool-Down
2 minutes
Slide Deck
Inner Compass
What Are Values?
Why Values Matter
Common Core Values
Your Values Brainstorm
What’s Next?
Journal
Worksheet
Cool Down
