Decision Making Process8th grade Health

Step 1: What?What is the problem?

What happened?

Who was involved?

Step 2: So what?Why is this a problem?

How should I react?

Step 3: Now What?Think before you ACT

Take Action

Solve the Problem

Decision Making ProjectGroups of 4

By using the decision making process and Conflict Resolution, your group is going to solve a conflict

Select Groups & Topics Now

Decision Making ProjectYou will perform a skit that showcases how to

poorly solve a conflict (Wrong Choice)

You will perform a skit that showcases how to properly solve a conflict ( Right Choice)

Decision Making ProjectIn the skit you will show your use of Decision Making and Problem solving terms (at least 5)

All Acceptable vocabulary words are located in your Teen Health Book, Chapter 7

Examples: Conflict, Compromise, Mediation, negotiate (Other words may be acceptable

but must be approved)

Decision Making ProjectStudents must turn in:

Copy of Skit/Script (highlighted Vocab Words)

Rubric (filled out)

VIDEO TAPE or YouTube Link (OPTIONAL)

Protective Factors (Positive)- being reared in a loving, functional family

- being involved in school activities- having positive self-esteem- having clearly defined goals and plans to reach them- having close friends- regularly practicing one's faith- feeling a sense of accomplishment at school- having a role model- having a healthful attitude about competition and athletics- being committed to following community rules- having a plan to cope with life's stressors

Risk Factors (Negative)- dysfunctional family

- low self-esteem- being unable to resist peer pressure or influence- lacking faith experiences- genetically predisposed to chemical dependency- experiencing family disruptions- experiencing depression- experiencing academic and/or athletic pressure