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Which subject	No subject
What topic	SMART goals
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 9
Class size	20
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Lesson plan

Lesson Plan: SMART Goals

Topic

SMART Goals

Objectives

• Understand the concept of SMART goals.
• Learn how to create specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound goals.
• Practice writing personal SMART goals based on individual aspirations.

Materials

• Whiteboard and markers
• Projector and screen (for presentations)
• Handouts explaining SMART goals
• Post-it notes and pens for each student
• Access to computers/tablets (if available)

Grade/Age Group

Grade 9

Subject

No subject (Cross-curricular focus)

Number of Students

20

Lesson Length

30 minutes

National Curriculum Standards

This lesson aligns with the national curriculum standards for personal development and career exploration.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length	Details
1	Introduction to SMART Goals	5 minutes	Explain what SMART stands for. Discuss the importance of setting effective goals.
2	Breakdown of SMART Criteria	10 minutes	Detail each component of the SMART acronym (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound) using examples.
3	Group Activity	5 minutes	Divide students into small groups. Have them brainstorm their own examples of SMART goals.
4	Individual Practice	5 minutes	Students write down one personal SMART goal on a post-it note, following the criteria discussed.
5	Class Discussion	3 minutes	Facilitate a brief discussion on challenges faced in goal-setting and possible solutions, without sharing specific goals.
6	Homework Assignment	2 minutes	Assign students to refine their SMART goals at home and complete a worksheet summarizing their goals.

Homework

Students will refine their personal SMART goals and complete a worksheet that details their goals and the actions needed to achieve them. The worksheets will be submitted when returned to class, and the teacher will check them without individual presentations.

Assessment

• Informal assessment through observation during group discussions and activities.
• Review of homework submissions for understanding and completion.

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