1. Bell Ringer Complete Scenarios

2. Bell Ringer: Snap It: – I am going to read a situation. – Then I am going to snap my finger and point to one person. – That person has 5 seconds to tell the class what they would do in that situation.

3. Objective: By the end of the class, each of you should be able to use the six-step decision-making model to carefully think through your decisions and make the best choice.

4. Decision Making The word decision can be defined as choices you make. Each choice we make has consequences. Decisions can have a positive or negative outcome. Use the decision making model to help…

5. Step 1: State the problem: be clear about the problem or decision.

6. Step 2: Gather accurate information from reliable sources. What are all the possible choices in this situation? Think of all the ways you could go about solving the problem

7. Step 3: List the choices or options that are possible. Step 3: List the choices or options that are possible. Think of the positive outcomes Think of the negative outcomes

8. Step 4: Determine the positive and negative outcomes of each. Ask yourself questions

9. Step 5: Decide who is influencing and who is affected by the choice. Will I get in trouble? Is it safe?

10. Step 6: Make the decision.

11. Step 7: Evaluate the decision. Did I make the right decision?

12. Do Now. Complete Appendix 2 – Use extra paper for more room Independent Work: – Think about a choice you had to make. – Complete Appendix 3. (on back on appendix 2) **When finished…make a list of problems middle school students face today.

13. Pass the Marker List problems middle schoolers face today. Go up to the board and write your answer when the marker is passed to you. Do not repeat answers.