Lesson Plan
Lab Protocol Outline
Students will collaboratively set a SMART goal, design and test action plans, track progress, and refine strategies in real time to strengthen responsible decision-making.
This lab empowers 7th graders to align actions with objectives, practice iterative problem-solving, and build self-monitoring skills—key for developing responsible decision-making and growth mindset.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
15 minutes
Step 1
Introduction
5 minutes
Step 2
Phase 1: Goal Setting
10 minutes
Step 3
Phase 2: Action Plan Trials
15 minutes
Step 4
Phase 3: Progress Tracking & Iteration
15 minutes
Step 5
Lab Debrief
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Goal Lab Experiment Steps
Recap: What Is a SMART Goal?
Step 1: Set Your SMART Goal
Step 2: Plan Your Actions
Step 3: Run Action Trials
Step 4: Track & Iterate
Lab Debrief
Activity
Worksheet
Discussion
