Teacher Script Guide:

"An ethical dilemma occurs when two values push you in opposite directions. To help us navigate, we use the THINK framework. It's like a mental pause button that prevents us from making regretful decisions under peer pressure or speed."

Quick Practice Check-In

Project Slide 5: "Your friend asks you to lie to a teacher because they forgot to submit their history assignment." Ask students to apply the THINK points in the chat.

Facilitator Tip: Spend a maximum of 2 minutes on this. Keep momentum moving towards the main individual creative task. The quick check-in is just to verify they understand what the THINK steps mean.

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Task Phase

Online SEL • Ages 13-17

3 Introduction: "My Ethical Code"

13 - 16 Mins

Project Slide 6. Explain the creative mission: Students will act as young designers tasked with building an ethical guide poster for other teens.

Teacher Script Guide:

"Imagine our school wants a guide to help teenagers make better moral decisions. Your challenge is to design an 'Ethical Code' poster. This is your personal handbook outlining your core rules, values, and a concrete dilemma scenario."

4 Main Task: Poster Creation

16 - 36 Mins

Students work independently using Canva, Google Slides, or the Student Exit Ticket page (for students lacking ready computer/web access).

7 Mandatory Poster Elements:

• • My 3 Values: Selected & explained.
• • My 5 Rules: Personal guidelines.
• • My Dilemma: A realistic teen situation.
• • What Would I Do: Action & why.
• • Slogan: Catchy and creative.
• • Call to Action: Encourage peers.
• • Personal Reflection: Future promise.

Support during execution: Play some low-volume instrumental background music. Circulate via online rooms/chat support to answer questions about choosing rules or formatting dilemmas.

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Closure Phase

Online SEL • Ages 13-17

5 Showcase: Share & Praise

36 - 40 Mins

Have students upload or drop links to their posters in Google Classroom, Padlet, or directly into the chat.

Showcase Flow:

Give students 2 minutes to click and view other works. Ask in chat: "Identify one ethical rule you saw on a peer's poster that you think EVERY teenager should follow." Ask 2-3 volunteers to explain their selection briefly over the microphone.

6 Closure: Personal Ethical Pledge

40 - 45 Mins

Project Slide 7. Ask students to complete their personal commitment formula: "When I face a difficult decision, I pledge to ________ because ________."

Final Scripted Message:

"Character isn't built overnight, nor is it about being perfect. It is about your willingness to pause, consider others, and take responsibility. Thank you for creating your amazing Ethical Codes today. Fill out your digital Exit Ticket and have a brilliant week!"

Assessment Tip:

Review the digital Exit Tickets to check if students successfully integrated values with active decision choices in Section B. This will give you direct insight into their perspective-taking skills.

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