Lesson Plan
Discovering What Matters: Goal Setting
Introduction to Goal Setting
This lesson introduces students to goal setting by helping them explore their personal interests, inspirations, motivations, and passions. Through restorative practices and collaborative learning strategies, students will create a personal booklet that reflects what is most important to them. The lesson will conclude with an activity where students articulate their goals in their booklets.
Audience
7th Grade Health
Time
50 mins
Approach
Restorative Practices, Active Learning, Collaborative Learning
Materials
Post-it notes, Pens, Worksheets, Discussion Questions, Printable Cards, Construction paper, Markers, Glue, Scissors, and Stapler or yarn for binding
Step 1
Do Now
5 mins
- Prompt: "Think about someone you admire. Write down who they are, what they have achieved, and why you admire them."
- Give students 5 minutes to write their responses in a journal or on a piece of paper.
- After 5 minutes, invite a few students to share their responses with the class briefly.
Step 2
Introduction
5 mins
- Explain the objective of the lesson: to understand what is important to each student and use that understanding to help set personal goals.
- Share the agenda for the lesson: discussions, activities, and reflections.
Step 3
Class Discussion
10 mins
- Facilitate a class discussion using prepared questions about personal interests, inspirations, motivations, and passions.
- Encourage students to think deeply and share their thoughts.
- Ensure equitable participation across the class.
Step 4
Think-Pair-Share Activity
10 mins
- Distribute Post-it notes and pens to each student.
- Ask students to write down their answers to questions about their favorite things to do, favorite people, inspirations, and motivations.
- Have students pair up and share their answers with a partner.
- Circulate the room to listen in on conversations and provide encouragement.
Step 5
Arts and Crafts: Creating Personal Booklets
15 mins
- Provide students with construction paper, markers, glue, scissors, and other decorative materials.
- Distribute the questions from the inspirational printable cards and the goal-setting worksheet.
- Instruct students to create a personal booklet, using each question as a prompt for a section in their booklet. They can write, draw, or collage their answers.
- Assist students as needed and encourage creativity.
Step 6
Goal Articulation Activity
5 mins
- Guide students to articulate one SMART goal based on their reflections in the booklet.
- Ask students to include this goal as the final section of their booklet.
Step 7
Reflection and Closure
5 mins
- Ask students to reflect on what they discovered about themselves during the lesson.
- Facilitate a short discussion on how understanding personal interests and motivations can help in setting meaningful goals.
- Conclude the lesson by summarizing key points and encouraging students to keep thinking about their goals.
Discussion
Discussion Questions
A set of discussion questions to facilitate a class discussion about what is important to students.
Who inspires you and why?
Encourage students to think about people who have made a positive impact on their lives and explain why these people are inspirational.
¿Quién te inspira y por qué?
Anima a los estudiantes a pensar en personas que han tenido un impacto positivo en sus vidas y a explicar por qué estas personas son inspiradoras.
Quem te inspira e por que?
Incentive os alunos a pensar em pessoas que tiveram um impacto positivo em suas vidas e a explicar por que essas pessoas são inspiradoras.
What are your favorite things to do?
Guide students to think about their hobbies, activities, or pastimes that they enjoy the most.
¿Cuáles son tus cosas favoritas para hacer?
Guía a los estudiantes a pensar en sus pasatiempos, actividades o aficiones que más disfrutan.
Quais são suas coisas favoritas para fazer?
Guie os alunos a pensar em seus hobbies, atividades ou passatempos que mais gostam.
What motivates you to try your best?
Help students explore the factors or reasons that drive them to put effort into their tasks.
¿Qué te motiva a dar lo mejor de ti?
Ayuda a los estudiantes a explorar los factores o razones que los impulsan a esforzarse en sus tareas.
O que te motiva a fazer o seu melhor?
Ajude os alunos a explorar os fatores ou razões que os impulsionam a se esforçar em suas tarefas.
What are you most passionate/proud about?
Ask students to reflect on their achievements, passions, and the things they take pride in.
¿De qué te sientes más apasionado/orgulloso?
Pide a los estudiantes que reflexionen sobre sus logros, pasiones y las cosas de las que se sienten orgullosos.
Sobre o que você é mais apaixonado/orgulhoso?
Peça aos alunos que reflitam sobre suas conquistas, paixões e as coisas das quais se orgulham.
What are your main interests in life?
Encourage students to identify their major interests or areas they want to explore further.
¿Cuáles son tus principales intereses en la vida?
Anima a los estudiantes a identificar sus principales intereses o áreas que quieren explorar más a fondo.
Quais são seus principais interesses na vida?
Incentive os alunos a identificar seus principais interesses ou áreas que desejam explorar mais a fundo.
Worksheet
Goal Setting Worksheet
A worksheet to help students articulate their goals based on their personal interests, inspirations, motivations, and passions.
Identify one person who inspires you and explain why:
Think about someone who has made a positive impact on your life.
List three of your favorite activities/hobbies:
Describe what motivates you to do your best:
What are you most passionate or proud about?
What are your main interests in life?
Based on the questions above, articulate one SMART goal you want to achieve.
Worksheet
Inspirational Printable Cards
Printable cards featuring inspirational quotes and questions about personal interests, motivations, and passions for classroom activities.
Who inspires you and why?
What are your favorite things to do?
What motivates you to try your best?
What are you most passionate/proud about?
What are your main interests in life?
