Lesson Plan
Relationship Decision Lab
Students will apply an eight-step decision-making model to real-life relationship scenarios, evaluating options, consequences, and healthy choices to navigate friendships, peer pressure, and conflicts.
Developing structured decision-making skills empowers students to build positive relationships, resist unhealthy influences, and manage conflict thoughtfully, supporting their social-emotional growth and wellbeing.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Preparation
15 minutes
Step 1
Hook
5 minutes
Step 2
Direct Instruction
10 minutes
Step 3
Guided Practice
15 minutes
Step 4
Independent Practice
10 minutes
Step 5
Closure & Assessment
5 minutes

Slide Deck
Relationship Decision Lab
Hook: What Would You Do?
Your Reactions
8-Step Decision-Making Model
Steps 1–4: Analyze the Situation
Steps 5–8: Choose & Reflect
Guided Practice
Sample Scenario
Independent Practice
Closure & Exit Ticket

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Activity


Reading


Cool Down

