Title: Decision Making: Making Informed Choices

Grade Level: High School (9th-12th grade)

Objective: Students will be able to define decision making, understand its importance, identify different techniques and approaches to decision making, and apply decision making strategies to real-life situations.

Duration: 3 class periods (45 minutes each)

Materials: - Whiteboard or blackboard - Markers or chalk - Handouts with decision making scenarios - Chart paper and markers - Internet access (optional)

Lesson Plan:

Day 1:

1. Introduction (10 minutes) a. Begin the lesson by asking students to share their understanding of decision making. b. Write their responses on the board and discuss the similarities and differences in their definitions. c. Introduce the objective of the lesson and explain that decision making is a crucial skill that affects various aspects of our lives.

2. Define Decision Making (15 minutes) a. Provide a clear definition of decision making: the process of selecting the best course of action among available alternatives. b. Discuss the importance of decision making in personal, academic, and professional contexts. c. Give examples of decisions students have made recently and discuss the potential consequences of those decisions.

3. Importance of Decision Making (15 minutes) a. Engage students in a class discussion about the importance of decision making. b. Ask students to share examples of situations where poor decision making led to negative outcomes. c. Discuss the benefits of effective decision making, such as increased confidence, improved problem-solving skills, and better outcomes.

4. Techniques and Approaches to Decision Making (15 minutes) a. Present different decision making techniques and approaches, such as the rational decision making model, the intuitive decision making model, and the pros and cons analysis. b. Explain each technique briefly and provide examples to help students understand how they can be applied in real-life situations. c. Encourage students to ask questions and share their thoughts on the presented techniques.

Day 2:

1. Review (5 minutes) a. Begin the class by briefly reviewing the previous day’s lesson on decision making. b. Ask students to share any questions or reflections they may have from the previous lesson.

2. Decision Making Techniques (20 minutes) a. Divide the class into small groups and provide each group with a decision making scenario handout. b. Instruct the groups to discuss and apply different decision making techniques to the given scenarios. c. Afterward, ask each group to present their decision making process and the technique they used. d. Facilitate a class discussion to compare and contrast the different techniques used by the groups.

3. Real-Life Decision Making (15 minutes) a. Provide students with a list of real-life situations where decision making is crucial (e.g., choosing a college major, buying a car, selecting a career path). b. In pairs or individually, ask students to choose one situation and apply a decision making technique to it. c. Encourage students to consider the potential consequences, risks, and benefits of their decisions. d. Allow students to share their decision making process and outcomes with the class.

Day 3:

1. Application of Decision Making Strategies (20 minutes) a. Divide the class into small groups and provide each group with a different decision making scenario. b. Instruct the groups to apply decision making strategies to their assigned scenarios. c. Encourage students to think critically, consider multiple perspectives, and evaluate the potential outcomes of their decisions. d. Afterward, ask each group to present their decision making process and the strategy they used.

2. Reflection and Discussion (15 minutes) a. Facilitate a class discussion on the challenges and benefits of applying decision making strategies to real-life situations. b. Ask students to reflect on how their decision making skills have improved throughout the lesson. c. Discuss any additional questions or concerns students may have about decision making.

3. Conclusion (5 minutes) a. Summarize the key points covered in the lesson. b. Emphasize the importance of decision making in personal and professional growth. c. Encourage students to continue practicing and refining their decision making skills in their daily lives.

Note: The lesson plan can be adjusted based on the specific needs and time constraints of the class.