Lesson Plan
Context Exploration Plan
Students will apply CASEL’s Responsible Decision-Making steps to everyday scenarios at school, home, and in their community, strengthening their ethical reasoning and decision-making skills.
This lesson builds students’ moral awareness by having them practice ethical reasoning in relatable contexts, promoting responsible choices and positive community impact.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Material Preparation
5 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up Discussion
2 minutes
Step 2
CASEL Framework Overview
2 minutes
Step 3
Quiz Activity
8 minutes
Step 4
Debrief and Rationale
2 minutes
Step 5
Closure
1 minute
Slide Deck
Ethics in Action
Step 1 & 2: Identify & Impact
Steps 3–5: Options to Reflect
Scenario 1: Academic Integrity
Scenario 2: At Home
Scenario 3: Community Care
Key Takeaways
Quiz
Ethics in Action Quiz
Answer Key
