Making good decisions
http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/lessons.cfm?BenchmarkID=7&DocID=74
A lesson plan for Grades K–5 Guidance
In this lesson, from Science NetLinks, students practice balancing different interests involved in solving social problems. They look for the most realistic solution based on the advantages and disadvantages and consider the concept of compromise.
North Carolina Curriculum Alignment
Guidance (2001)
Grades K–5
- Goal 7: Acquire the attitudes, knowledge and interpersonal skills to help understand and respect self and others.
- Objective 7.03: Manage feelings.
- Objective 7.06: Establish self-control.
- Objective 7.07: Demonstrate cooperative behavior in groups.
- Objective 7.08: Conclude that everyone has rights and responsibilities.
- Objective 7.09: Consider individual differences.
- Objective 7.14: Demonstrate how to make and keep friends.



