Sixth graders strengthen responsible decision-making by learning a clear process — identify the problem, weigh options and consequences, choose based on their values, and reflect — so they can make thoughtful choices, even under pressure.
Students will be able to…
As you get older, you face bigger decisions — and more pressure from friends and situations. How do you slow down and make a responsible choice you’ll feel good about?
Project this and match each decision-making step to what you do — tap a step, then tap the action.
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Older means bigger decisions and more pressure — how do you choose responsibly?
Students learn.
Students practice.
Students apply.
Students close.
Aligned to the CASEL 5 Social & Emotional Learning Competencies.
Identify problems and evaluate options.
Anticipate and evaluate consequences.
Make choices based on values and ethics.
Reflect on the results of decisions.
Preview the three formative checks. Tap “Sample answer” to see what mastery looks like — hide them before you print for students.
Have students apply the five decision steps to a realistic peer-pressure situation and explain the responsible choice they would make. A printable decision-making sheet is in the SEL library.
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A quick self-check with instant feedback, drawn from this lesson’s key terms.
A print-and-go review sheet with a built-in answer key. Tap “Show answer key” to reveal answers, or print the clean version for students.