Students identify minor and major decisions. Ask students to write the word decisions at the top of a piece of paper, then divide the sheet into two headings-minor and major. Tell students to list at least three minor decisions they made within the last month and three major decisions they made in the last year under the appropriate heading.
Students identify influences on their decisions.
Ask students to look at the decisions they listed and identify and write down at least two things that influenced these decisions. Ask for volunteers to read their lists to the class. Write the influences they identify on the board. Ask students if they notice any similarities between the things students identified as being influential on minor and major decisions. Students review examples of internal and external influences.