Lesson Plan

Behavior Detectives Plan

Students will practice identifying and reflecting on socially expected and unexpected behaviors through interactive scenarios, fostering awareness, empathy, and collaborative discussion to strengthen classroom community and social skills.

This lesson helps students understand appropriate versus inappropriate social behaviors, promoting a positive classroom environment, empathy, and self-regulation by analyzing real-life scenarios and reflecting on their choices.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Teacher Preparation

10 minutes

Step 1

Warm-Up Discussion

5 minutes

Step 2

Scenario Sorting Activity

15 minutes

Step 3

Reflection and Debrief

10 minutes

Slide Deck

Behavior Detectives

Welcome students and introduce today’s topic. Emphasize that we’ll act as “Behavior Detectives” to explore social norms and build empathy.

Lesson Objectives

Read aloud the objectives. Ask: Why might these skills matter in our daily interactions?

Key Terms

Explain terms clearly. Invite students to suggest their own definitions. Record student ideas on the board.

Warm-Up Discussion (5 min)

Prompt volunteers. Keep an eye on timing—5 minutes total. Capture key examples on chart paper or board.

Scenario Sorting Activity (15 min)

Circulate and listen to group discussions. Encourage students to explain their reasoning. Use timer to keep groups on track.

Reflection & Debrief (10 min)

Collect worksheets afterward or review a few responses as a class. Highlight thoughtful reflections and diverse perspectives.

Key Takeaways

Summarize the day’s learning and connect to future interactions. Encourage students to notice behaviors in hallways, lunch, and the playground.

Lesson Plan

Behavior Detectives Plan

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Teacher Preparation

Step 1

Warm-Up Discussion

Step 2

Scenario Sorting Activity

Step 3

Reflection and Debrief

Slide Deck

Behavior Detectives

Lesson Objectives

Key Terms

Warm-Up Discussion (5 min)

Scenario Sorting Activity (15 min)

Reflection & Debrief (10 min)

Key Takeaways

Activity

Worksheet

Warm Up

Cool Down

Behavior Detectives

Judith Ross