Game Day Plan Lesson PlanGame Day Plan Ready, Set, Decide! • Lesson Plan 20 MINS Objective Students will engage in fast-paced team challenges to practice identifying responsible choices under time pressure and reflect on decision-making strategies. Why This Matters This lesson builds critical thinking and social-emotional skills by having students analyze scenarios, make choices as a team, and learn how to weigh consequences—key for responsible decision-making in and out of the classroom. Materials Scenario Sprint Slides Decision Relay Activity Team Debrief Cards Timer or Stopwatch Whiteboard and Markers Teacher Preparation (10 mins) 1 Review all slides in Scenario Sprint Slides to familiarize yourself with the scenarios. 2 Print and cut out each card in Team Debrief Cards and place them face down. 3 Arrange desks into 4 balanced teams and clear space for the relay. 4 Ensure a timer or stopwatch is ready and visible to all students. 5 Prepare the whiteboard to tally team points and display game rules. Game Plan 3 Minutes Introduction & Rules Welcome students and explain the goal: practicing responsible choices through fun challenges. Outline the rounds (Sprint & Relay) and the final Team Debrief. Present ground rules: respectful listening, one speaker, honest teamwork. Show scoring: 1 point for correct choice; bonus point for thoughtful debrief. 5 Minutes Scenario Sprint Display scenarios from the Scenario Sprint Slides. Give teams 20 seconds to discuss and decide on the best choice. On cue, teams hold up answer cards or call out their choice. Award 1 point to teams with the correct choice; keep the pace brisk! 6 Minutes Decision Relay One runner per team grabs a scenario card at the start line and runs back. Teams have 30 seconds to decide and write their choice on a whiteboard. Runner returns to the teacher to show the answer for 1 point. Continue until time is up or each team completes two runs. 4 Minutes Team Debrief Hand each team one Team Debrief Card. Teams discuss prompts (influences, challenges, lessons learned) for 2 minutes. Each team shares one key insight. Award bonus points for thoughtful reflection. 2 Minutes Wrap-Up & Reflection Tally final scores and congratulate the winning team. Key Takeaway Questions: "How can you use this process in real-life choices? What steps will you remember next time?"
Scenario Sprint Slides PresentationRound 1 SCENARIO SPRINT Fast-paced decisions for responsible leaders. Speed • Teamwork • Responsibility How to Play 1 You have 20 seconds per scenario. 2 Discuss as a team and choose A, B, or C. 3 Hold up your answer card when time’s up. 4 Each correct answer = 1 point! Teacher Note: Say: "Welcome to Scenario Sprint! In this round, you’ll see a quick scenario with three choices. Your team has 20 seconds to pick the most responsible choice. Ready? Go!" Scenario 01 20 Seconds You find a wallet with money on the playground. What do you do? A Keep the money B Turn the wallet into the office C Ask classmates if it belongs to someone Answer: B. Turning the wallet into the office is the most responsible choice since it helps return it to its owner and shows honesty. Scenario 02 20 Seconds You see a classmate being teased loudly in the hallway. What’s your choice? A Laugh with the others B Ignore it and walk away C Tell a teacher or adult immediately Answer: C. Telling the teacher about the bullying ensures help arrives quickly and shows you care about others’ safety. Scenario 03 20 Seconds You forgot to do your homework again. You could: A Copy from a friend during class B Tell the teacher honestly and ask to turn it in later C Say you left it at home Answer: B. Explaining honestly and asking for forgiveness is responsible and shows integrity. Scenario 04 20 Seconds A classmate’s backpack falls and books spill in the hallway. You decide to: A Help pick up the books B Walk around without saying anything C Laugh and move on Answer: A. Cleaning up the spilled backpack shows responsibility for your own surroundings and helps others safely pass by.
Decision Relay ActivityDecision Relay Round 2 • Teacher Guide & Game Materials Overview A fast-paced relay where teams grab scenario cards, discuss responsible choices, and race to answer. This round focuses on rapid collaboration and clear communication under pressure. Setup Divide the class into 4 balanced teams. Place a stack of scenario cards (from the following pages) face down at the start line. Give each team a small whiteboard and marker at their team station. Designate one runner per team for each round. How to Play 01 On "GO," runners grab a card and sprint back to their team station. 02 Runner reads the scenario aloud. Teams have 30 seconds to discuss. 03 Write choice (A, B, or C) on the whiteboard. 04 Runner returns to the teacher to reveal the answer. 1 Point per correct choice. Answer Key for Teacher Card 1 (Phone): C (Honesty) Card 2 (Quiz): B (Integrity) Card 3 (Trip): B (Compassion) Card 4 (Lunch): A (Respect/Honesty) Card 5 (Spill): B (Responsibility) Card 6 (Teammate): B (Kindness/Inclusion) Card 01 You find a phone on the school bench. What do you do? A. Keep it and look through photos B. Ignore it and walk away C. Turn it in to the office immediately Card 02 A friend asks you to share answers on a quiz. You: A. Share your answers quietly B. Refuse and suggest studying together C. Tell others to cheat too Card 03 You see someone trip in the hallway. You: A. Laugh and keep walking B. Help them up and check if they’re okay C. Take their books while distracted Card 04 You forgot your lunch at home. You could: A. Ask to share and repay them later B. Take someone else’s lunch C. Skip lunch and not tell anyone Card 05 You spill milk in the cafeteria. You:
Team Debrief Cards Cool DownTeam Debrief Cards Cool-Down & Reflection Phase CARD 01 What factors influenced your team’s decisions? How did you weigh the different choices presented? Was there one specific factor that always made a choice "responsible"? Discuss for 2 minutes. Prepare to share 1 insight. CARD 02 Did any challenges or disagreements arise? How did you resolve differences of opinion under time pressure? What helped your team reach a consensus quickly? Discuss for 2 minutes. Prepare to share 1 insight. CARD 03 Which scenario's choice stood out the most? Why did that specific scenario feel important or difficult? What lesson can you take from it for your daily life at school? Discuss for 2 minutes. Prepare to share 1 insight. CARD 04 How can you apply these steps in real life? Identify problem, Consider options, Weigh consequences, Choose responsibly. Give a specific example of a real choice you might face tomorrow. Discuss for 2 minutes. Prepare to share 1 insight. Print on heavy cardstock and cut along the grid for best results.
