| Full lesson | Create for a teacher a set of content for giving a lesson, beginning with the lesson plan. Each new block of materials must begin with an H1 heading (other subheaders must be H2, H3, etc). When you describe required pictures, write those descriptions in curly brackets, for example: {A picture of a triangle} |
| Which subject | Psychology |
| What topic | Consequence |
| What length (min) | 30 |
| What age group | Year or Grade 1 |
| Class size | 5 |
| What curriculum | |
| Include full script | |
| Check previous homework | |
| Ask some students to presents their homework | |
| Add a physical break | |
| Add group activities | |
| Include homework | |
| Show correct answers | |
| Prepare slide templates | |
| Number of slides | 5 |
| Create fill-in cards for students | |
| Create creative backup tasks for unexpected moments |
Consequence
Year 1 / Grade 1
Psychology
30 minutes
5
The lesson aligns with US national standards for social-emotional learning and psychological concepts.
| Step Number | Step Title | Length (min) | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Consequences | 5 | Briefly explain the concept of consequences. Use relatable examples that students can understand. |
| 2 | Group Discussion Activity | 10 | Divide students into small groups. Give each group scenario prompts to discuss the possible consequences. |
| 3 | Printable Card Activity | 7 | Distribute printable cards to students. Instruct them to write down examples of consequences from their group discussions. |
| 4 | Collecting Responses | 5 | Randomly check the filled cards without calling students to present. Ensure everyone’s participation. |
| 5 | Conclusion and Reflection | 3 | Recap the lesson by highlighting key points. Ask students to share one thing they learned about consequences. |
"Good morning, class! Today, we are going to learn about a really important idea in psychology called 'consequences.' Does anyone know what a consequence is? That’s right! A consequence is what happens after we make a choice or do something. It can be something good or something not so good.
For example, if you choose to share your toys with a friend, a positive consequence might be that your friend feels happy and wants to play with you again. On the other hand, if you decide to ignore someone who's asking for help, a negative consequence could be that they feel sad or left out.
Understanding consequences helps us to make better choices. Let's explore this idea together!"
"Now, I’m going to divide you into small groups. Once you are in your groups, I will give each of you a scenario prompt. Your task will be to discuss the scenario and think about what the possible consequences of the actions in those scenarios might be. Remember, try to think of both positive and negative consequences.
I’ll give you about 10 minutes for your discussions. Make sure everyone gets a chance to share their thoughts. Ready? Let's start!"
[Distribute scenario prompts and allow time for discussion. Walk around to listen in and provide support as necessary.]
"Great job with your discussions, everyone! Now, I have some printable cards for each of you. I want you to take a few moments to write down at least one positive consequence and one negative consequence that you discussed in your groups. You can use markers or pencils to make it colorful if you like!
Once you're done writing, hold onto your cards; I’ll collect them shortly. Take your time, and think carefully about your examples. Let's start writing!"
[Distribute the printable cards and monitor as students write them down.]
"Okay, everyone, I'm going to collect your cards now. I won’t call on you specifically, but I do want to make sure we have everyone's thoughts represented.
When I come around, just pass me your cards. I'm excited to see all the different consequences you've come up with. Thank you for participating! Keep in mind that there are no right or wrong answers – we're all learning together."
[Collect the cards and thank students for their participation.]
"Let’s wrap up today’s lesson. We learned that consequences are important for understanding how our choices affect ourselves and others. Can anyone share one thing they learned about consequences today?
Thank you all for sharing your thoughts! Remember, thinking about consequences helps us make choices that can lead to happier outcomes for ourselves and our friends. For homework, I want you to think of a time when a choice you made led to a consequence. Write a short paragraph about that experience to share in our next class.
Great job today, everyone! I can’t wait to hear your stories next time!"
| Slide Number | Image | Slide Content |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | {Image: A classroom with students engaged in discussion} | - Introduction to consequences in psychology |
| - Definition: What happens after making a choice or taking action | ||
| - Positive vs. Negative consequences examples | ||
| - Importance: Helps make better choices | ||
| 2 | {Image: Small groups of students discussing} | - Group Activity Introduction |
| - Divide into small groups for discussion | ||
| - Use scenario prompts to identify consequences | ||
| - Encourage thinking of both positive and negative outcomes | ||
| 3 | {Image: Printable cards and colorful markers} | - Printable Card Activity |
| - Write one positive and one negative consequence from discussions | ||
| - Use colorful markers or pencils to express creativity | ||
| - Hold onto cards for collection | ||
| 4 | {Image: Teacher collecting cards from students} | - Collecting Responses |
| - Collect cards without calling on anyone specifically | ||
| - Excitement to see diverse thoughts shared | ||
| - Emphasize learning through unique perspectives | ||
| 5 | {Image: Students reflecting on a lesson} | - Conclusion and Reflection |
| - Importance of understanding consequences | ||
| - Sharing learnings from the lesson | ||
| - Homework: Reflect on a personal choice and its consequence |
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is a consequence? | |
| Give an example of a positive consequence of sharing. | |
| What might be a negative consequence of ignoring someone in need? | |
| Why is it important to understand consequences? | |
| What were some consequences discussed during your group activity? | |
| How can thinking about consequences help us make better choices? | |
| Can you recall a time when a choice you made had a consequence? | |
| What did you learn about consequences from today's lesson? | |
| How can discussing scenarios in groups help us understand consequences? | |
| Why do you think there are no right or wrong answers when discussing consequences? |