Lesson Plan
Session 1: Decision Mapping
Students will identify choices and map their potential positive and negative outcomes to understand how decisions lead to real-world consequences.
Mapping choices helps students visualize cause-and-effect, build accountability, and practice mindful decision-making in everyday life.
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Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up
5 minutes
Step 2
Introduction to Decision Mapping
10 minutes
Step 3
Individual/Whole-Group Activity: Charting Choices
10 minutes
Step 4
Cool-Down Reflection
5 minutes
Warm Up
Worksheet
Discussion
Cool Down
Lesson Plan
Session 2: Goal Setting with Ripple Maps
Students will transform decision-mapping insights into clear, actionable goals—identifying steps to boost positive ripple effects and reduce negative ones.
By linking past choice outcomes to goal-setting, students build self-awareness, plan intentionally, and develop skills to steer future decisions toward meaningful results.
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Prepare Session 2 Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up Reflective Check-In
5 minutes
Step 2
Introduction to Ripple Goal Setting
10 minutes
Step 3
Goal Mapping Activity
10 minutes
Step 4
Cool-Down Reflection
5 minutes
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Warm Up
Worksheet
Discussion
Cool Down
Lesson Plan
Session 3: Reflect and Master
Students will evaluate their progress on their SMART goals, identify effective strategies and areas for improvement, and refine their decision-making skills to strengthen future outcomes.
Reflecting on successes and challenges helps students internalize learning, build resilience, and adapt strategies for more mindful choices.
Audience
Time
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Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up Check-In
5 minutes
Step 2
Progress Reflection
10 minutes
Step 3
Peer Feedback & Mastery Planning
10 minutes
Step 4
Cool-Down Exit Ticket
5 minutes
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Worksheet
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