SEL Competency: Responsible Decision-Making

Exceeding Expectations

Exceeding Expectations
Educators » Middle School » Responsible Decision-Making Responsible Decision-Making Family Resources on Exceeding ExpectationsProject and Purpose Higher expectations lead to success, students will answer questions about the value of expectations. Video Overview: Some kids have families who expect them to do well in school, while other kids live with families who don’t expect much at [...]

Trading College for a Trade

Trading College for a Trade
Educators » Middle School » Responsible Decision-Making Responsible Decision-Making Trading College for a TradeProject and Purpose There are many high earning careers that do not require a four-year college degree, students will answer questions and learn about career possibilities that may not require a college diploma. Video Overview: When it comes to career plans, Travis, [...]

College Myths

College Myths
Educators » Middle School » Responsible Decision-Making Responsible Decision-Making Family Resources on College MythsProject and Purpose There are many misconceptions about colleges that students may have, students will answer questions and dispel some myths about various college experiences. Video Overview: MYTH: COMMUNITY COLLEGES HAVE LOW ACADEMIC STANDARDS. “It’s like if you can’t meet the standards [...]

Whats a Responsible College Visit

Whats a Responsible College Visit
Educators » Middle School » Responsible Decision-Making Responsible Decision-Making Whats a Responsible College VisitProject and Purpose College visits can be a useful tool if used correctly, students will answer questions to learn about how to go about responsibly making a college visit. Video Overview: High school seniors around the country are in the process of [...]

Early Exposure to a Career

Early Exposure to a Career
Educators » Middle School » Responsible Decision-Making Responsible Decision-Making Family Resources on Early Exposure to a CareerProject and Purpose Students will answer questions about the importance of volunteering and how volunteer experiences can teach about potential career choices. Video Overview: Volunteerism has become a graduation requirement for high school students in hundreds of school districts [...]

Finding a Mentor

Finding a Mentor
Educators » Middle School » Responsible Decision-Making Responsible Decision-Making Family Resources on Finding a MentorProject and Purpose Students will answer questions to discuss and understand the value of mentorship. Video Overview: Ten-year-old Tyrone used to be shy and rarely played with other kids his age. “And I didn’t like to smile because of my teeth, [...]

Making the Most of Education

Making the Most of Education
Educators » Middle School » Responsible Decision-Making Responsible Decision-Making Family Resources on Making the Most of EducationProject and Purpose Students will answer questions considering the earning levels of people who do not complete high school and earn a diploma. Video Overview: Teens like to spend money on clothes, cars, music, games, everything! Many teens work [...]

Warning Signs

Warning Signs
Educators » Elementary (3-5) » Responsible Decision-Making Print Responsible Decision-Making Family Resources on Warning SignsProject and Purpose Students examine making healthy choices. Essential Questions Why is it important to warn people of the dangers of tobacco? Share this Link BackgroundOpen/Download Parent Conversation Starter.pdf If this lesson was used in the classroom: Students learned what the [...]

Making Healthy Choices

Making Healthy Choices
Educators » Elementary (3-5) » Responsible Decision-Making Print Responsible Decision-Making Family Resources on Making Healthy ChoicesProject and Purpose Students analyze the criteria for being “cool.” Essential Questions What are some healthy choices we can make to help stay away from drugs and alcohol? Share this Link BackgroundOpen/Download Parent Conversation Starter.pdf If this lesson was used [...]

Perfectionism Games

Perfectionism Games
Educators » High School » Responsible Decision-Making Print Responsible Decision-Making Family Resources on Perfectionism GamesProject and Purpose Students participate in improvisation games that teach strategies for dealing with perfectionism. Essential Questions What are some strategies to help us embrace making mistakes? Share this Link BackgroundOpen/Download Parent Conversation Starter.pdf If this lesson was used in the [...]
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