Lesson Plan

Risky Business! Lesson Plan

Students will distinguish between safe and unsafe risks and practice making thoughtful decisions using real-life scenarios.

Teaching risk-taking skills helps students build confidence, improves decision-making, and fosters critical thinking for daily challenges.

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15 minutes

Step 1

Warm-Up

10 minutes

Step 2

Main Activity

25 minutes

Step 3

Discussion

15 minutes

Step 4

Cool-Down and Reflection

10 minutes

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Risky Business!

Lesson Objectives

What Is a Risk?

Examples of Safe Risks

Examples of Unsafe Risks

Group Sorting Activity

Brave Choices Chart Template

Reflection Time

Be Brave and Stay Safe!

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Risky Business!

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