Ethical Influencer Slides
SEL Lesson 30 • Reflection
40 Minutes
CRITICAL THINKING & ETHICS
Be an SEL Advocate!
Turn what you learned into a colorful social media poster that helps other teens make great choices.
Today's Challenge: Stop the scroll with smart thinking! Ready, set, inspire!
Lesson Roadmap
Today's 3 Simple Goals
What We Will Do
1. Remember
Review 9 Topics
Quickly remember the big message from each SEL lesson.
2. Connect
Real Teen Life
Link the lesson to everyday situations you and your friends face.
3. Create
Cool Poster
Work in a group to make an eye-catching social media poster.
Warmer (5m) • Quick Recap (10m) • Team Poster (20m) • Form (5m) 40 Minutes Total
Warmer • 5 Minutes
Drop answers in the chat
The Big Question
“If you could teach every teenager ONE lesson from SEL, what would it be?”
Share your 1-sentence thought in the chat now! Keep it simple & honest
Tip: What advice would have saved you or a friend from trouble or regret?
Your Mission
You Are Now SEL Advocates!
Level Up
Before Today
SEL Student
You listened, practiced skills, and learned the topics in class.
Learning for yourself
Starting Today
SEL Advocate
You create colorful messages that inspire other teens to think clearly!
Helping other teenagers make smart choices
Your Goal: Create a poster other teens will actually stop and read! #StopTheScroll
10-Minute Recap • Part 1
What Do You Remember? Topics 1 to 4
Smart Thinking
1. Cognitive Biases
Our brains make fast assumptions. Pause and question your thoughts.
2. Needs vs. Wants
Know what is necessary before you spend money or energy.
3. Media Literacy & Fake News
Check the facts before you believe or share online.
4. Ethical Dilemmas
When choices are hard, choose what is fair and right.
Simple rule: Pause and think first! Next: Topics 5 to 9 →
10-Minute Recap • Part 2
What Do You Remember? Topics 5 to 9
Integrity & Action
5. Risk Assessment
Think about what could happen before you act.
6. Design Thinking
Understand the problem, test ideas, and improve.
7. Integrity
Do the right thing even when no one is looking.
8. Managing Authority
Speak respectfully while setting good boundaries.
9. Short-Term vs. Long-Term
Don't sacrifice your future goals for 5 minutes of quick fun!
All 9 topics ready to be shared with teens! Quick Chat Challenge →
Fast-Finger Challenge
Name That SEL Topic!
Type in Chat
1
Which topic teaches us to check whether info is true?
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2
Which topic reminds us to do the right thing when alone?
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3
Which topic helps us think beyond what feels good right now?
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Awesome memory! Now let's turn these into real posters! Next: Group Activity (20m) →
Group Mission • 20 Minutes
Make an Advocacy Poster
9 Groups • 1 Topic Each
Where to Work
- • Shared Canva or Google Slides
- • Every member contributes
- • Teacher will visit rooms to help
The Golden Rule
“Would another teenager STOP SCROLLING to look at this?”
Use punchy words, bright colors, and real teen examples!
5 Poster Items
- 1. Catchy headline
- 2. Main lesson message
- 3. Relatable situation
- 4. Action to take
- 5. Bright visuals/icons
Breakout rooms will run for 20 minutes. Next: Group topic assignments!
Breakout Rooms
Find Your Group Topic
9 Breakout Rooms
1
Cognitive Biases
Pause before assuming
2
Needs vs. Wants
Think before spending
3
Media Literacy
Verify before sharing
4
Ethical Dilemmas
Choose what is fair
5
Risk Assessment
Think of consequences
6
Design Thinking
Test ideas and improve
7
Integrity
Right thing in private
8
Authority Figures
Respect with boundaries
9
Short vs Long Term
Future over quick fun
Join your room, pick a designer & writer, and start your poster! 20 Minutes On Clock
Final Step • 5 Minutes
Session Reflection
Complete Now
Google Form
Please Complete Your Reflection
Take 5 minutes to complete the reflection form.
https://forms.gle/YxSWHbBkfaQibcWF6
Link is also posted in your Google Classroom!
“Critical thinking gives you the courage to do what is right.” Awesome job today, Advocates!