Lesson Plan

Ripple Effect: Choices Matter

Students will learn to describe how their actions affect others and reflect on personal choices through real-life scenarios and a guided cause-effect chart.

This lesson helps students generalize the consequences of actions, improving decision-making by relating real-life events to personal behavior.

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Prep

Teacher Preparation

10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction

5 minutes

Step 2

Guided Activity

15 minutes

Step 3

Closure

5 minutes

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Slide Deck

Ripple Effect: Real-life Vignettes

Introduce the theme of ripple effects using real-life vignettes. Explain to students that each scenario shows how one action can lead to many outcomes.

Vignette 1: The Kind Gesture

This vignette highlights a positive outcome. Emphasize how a small kind act can spread positivity. Ask students how they think the good deed influenced not just the receiver but the wider community.

Vignette 2: The Unintended Consequence

This vignette focuses on unintended consequences. Discuss with students how sometimes actions, even if not meant to harm, can lead to negative outcomes. Invite reflections and ask questions like: What could've been done differently?

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Activity

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Script

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Ripple Effect: Choices Matter

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Mo Godin

Tier 2
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