Lesson Plan

Decide It! Competition Guide

Students will collaborate in teams to evaluate real-life scenarios and choose the safest option under time pressure, practicing risk evaluation and responsible decision-making.

This lesson builds critical thinking and SEL skills by having students assess potential consequences, make safe choices, and learn from peer discussions in a fun, competitive format.

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Teacher Preparation

15 minutes

Step 1

Introduction & Rules

5 minutes

Step 2

Round 1 Challenge

10 minutes

Step 3

Round 2 Challenge

10 minutes

Step 4

Round 3 Challenge

10 minutes

Step 5

Debrief & Reflection

10 minutes

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Slide Deck

Decide It! Competition

Welcome students! Today you’ll compete in teams to make the safest choices in tricky situations. Introduce yourself, share the lesson’s name and get them excited.

Objective & Rules

Read through the objective and rules. Emphasize respectful listening, collaboration, and clear reasoning. Show the scoring criteria.

Team Roles & Scorecard

Assign team roles now. Walk around and confirm each team has a Timekeeper, Recorder, and Presenter.

Scenario A: Crossing the Street

Read Scenario A aloud. Encourage students to picture the situation. Then start the discussion slide.

Discussion Time – 2 Minutes

Press “Start Timer” or use a stopwatch for 2 minutes. Circulate to ensure all teams are discussing and recording.

Present & Score

After 2 minutes, signal teams to wrap up. Then shift to presentations.

Scenario B: After-School Club

Introduce Scenario B. Highlight the increased complexity: more people, less time.

Discussion Time – 2 Minutes

Again, start the timer for 2 minutes. Check in on each team’s progress.

Present & Score

After discussion, have teams present and score.

Scenario C: Playground Challenge

Reveal the final, most challenging scenario. Build suspense.

Discussion Time – 2 Minutes

Final timed discussion. Prompt students to focus on teamwork and responsible action.

Score Submission Reminder

Collect Scorecards or have teams hold them up. Tally points visibly.

Debrief & Reflection

Use this slide to guide reflection and solidify learning.

Celebrate & Next Steps

Congratulate the winning team and reinforce key takeaways. Encourage students to use these skills in life.

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