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.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
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

Slide Deck
Decide It! Competition
Objective & Rules
Team Roles & Scorecard
Scenario A: Crossing the Street
Discussion Time – 2 Minutes
Present & Score
Scenario B: After-School Club
Discussion Time – 2 Minutes
Present & Score
Scenario C: Playground Challenge
Discussion Time – 2 Minutes
Score Submission Reminder
Debrief & Reflection
Celebrate & Next Steps

Activity


Rubric


Cool Down
