Lesson Plan
SMART Goal Lesson Plan
Students will develop a SMART goal that reflects their personal values and community impact aspirations, then identify two immediate next steps to initiate progress and strengthen planning skills.
By articulating a focused, measurable goal and mapping actionable steps, students build the organizational mindset needed for scholarship applications, college success, and lifelong personal and community growth.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Review Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up Prompt
5 minutes
Step 2
Teacher Narrative & Vocabulary
10 minutes
Step 3
Values & Impact Discussion
10 minutes
Step 4
Interactive Goal Ladder Activity
15 minutes
Step 5
Closing Reflection
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Goal Ladder
Key Terms
SMART Goal Example
Goal Ladder Template
Deadlines in Action
Closing Thought
Script
Activity
