Welcome students and set the purpose: Today we’ll explore how our everyday choices create ripple effects in our lives and community. Introduce the slide deck and preview the agenda: definition, CASEL framework, scenarios, discussion, and reflection.

Guide students through the ripple analogy: drop a pebble in water and watch circles expand. Relate to choices: each choice creates consequences that spread.

Briefly explain CASEL’s Responsible Decision-Making standard and its key steps. Emphasize that thoughtful choices help us achieve positive outcomes.

Station 1 scenario: Students read quietly, then discuss as a group. Encourage them to pinpoint the decision and list possible ripples.

Station 2 scenario: Ask groups to discuss how sharing or not sharing affects friendships and reputation.

Station 3 scenario: Prompt students to think about trust and consequences when cheating occurs.

Station 4 scenario: Encourage them to consider emotional impact when spreading or stopping a rumor.

Introduce the whole-class chat. Display these prompts, pass out cards, and invite students to read and respond. Facilitate connections across scenarios.

Explain the exit ticket process. Students will write one personal choice and its ripple effect. Collect these to assess understanding.