Think. Choose. Reflect.
Equip middle school students (grades 7–9) with the tools to make ethical, safe, and thoughtful decisions. This engaging lesson plan combines real-world ethical dilemmas, structured decision-making frameworks, and interactive games to help students understand the power and impact of their choices. Through analysis, collaboration, and reflection, learners will practice skills that build responsibility, foresight, and character.
What’s Inside:
✅ Scenario cards with ethical dilemmas for small group analysis
✅ Decision-making frameworks (PLUS, DECIDE, Six Thinking Hats)
✅ Interactive strategy games (board or digital) to practice choices and consequences
✅ Reflection journals for personal application and growth
Why It Helps:
- Builds critical thinking by practicing structured approaches to decision-making
- Encourages students to reflect on consequences before acting
- Strengthens skills in ethical reasoning, responsibility, and problem-solving
- Perfectly suited for gifted and advanced learners who enjoy strategic thinking
How to Use It:
- Use in SEL lessons, advisory periods, or ethics units
- Apply in small groups or whole-class discussions for deeper engagement
- Extend with student-created dilemmas to challenge peers
- Pair with journaling to connect decision-making frameworks to real life choices
✨ Download the Responsible Decision-Making Lesson Plan today and guide your students toward making thoughtful, ethical, and responsible choices!
