A comprehensive lesson for 9th graders on navigating the complexities of social media, focusing on online safety, conflict resolution in texts, and the ethics of digital sharing.
Establishing consistent personal care routines. Students explore the importance of grooming, hygiene, and self-care for health and social confidence.
Navigating the world of currency and cost. Students practice tracking expenses, understanding needs versus wants, and planning a basic budget for personal items.
Mastering the art of safe kitchen navigation and simple meal assembly. Students learn to identify hazards and follow visual recipes to create basic snacks and meals.
Synthesizes previous lessons into a personal action plan. Students connect daily choices to their desired future selves and learn strategies for recovering and taking responsibility after a poor decision.
Addresses the social dimension of decision-making, focusing on peer influence, reputation, and setting boundaries. Students develop 'refusal scripts' to navigate high-pressure social situations without losing face.
Introduces and applies the SODAS (Situation, Options, Disadvantages, Advantages, Solution) framework. Students use this concrete tool to break down complex social and personal dilemmas into manageable parts.
Explores the concept of consequences, specifically the difference between immediate gratification and long-term impact. Students practice 'fast-forwarding' their lives to see the ripple effects of their choices.
Focuses on the internal mechanics of choice, distinguishing between reactive 'autopilot' responses and intentional 'pilot' decisions. Students learn to identify their personal triggers and the physiological signs of an impulse.