Choices Teaching Kits

Teacher-approved stories, resources, and worksheets, courtesy of Choices, the health and social-emotional learning magazine for grades 7–12.

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Decision-Making for Teens

For adolescents—and their developing brains—decision making comes down to more than just weighing the pros and cons.

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Teacher-approved stories, resources, and worksheets for teaching about decision-making in your classroom, courtesy of Choices, the health and social-emotional learning magazine for grades 7–12

Are You Following the Herd?

Teens are programmed to make decisions based on the behavior of those around them. Knowing the science behind “herd mentality” can help them understand the importance of making choices on their own. 

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Social Experiment
Students select a trend to start at school and observe what happens.
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Social Media Cure
Students analyze a social media campaign.
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To Tell or Not to Tell?

This article addresses the importance of students listening to their instincts and speaking up when they think someone’s health or safety could be at stake.

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Speak Up Worksheet
Have students think critically about how to communicate on behalf of others.
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Speak Up Worksheet
Have students think critically about how to communicate on behalf of others.
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Are You Following the Herd?: Danita Delimont/Gallo Images/Getty Images; How Can I Make a...Tough Decision?: ILLUSTRATION BY KEVIN WHIPPLE; One Deadly Night: Patrick Strattner/fStop/Getty Images; To Tell or Not to Tell?: Sabphoto/Shutterstock