Decision Making
What is decision making?
Making challenging decisions while thinking about the consequences that will happen.
What is critical thinking?
Being able to think about information and our experiences in a open-minded way to keep in mind all outcomes
How many noses does a slug have?
Four
What is the 6 thinking hats?
A strategy that helps with using more of our brain, and help us focus when making choices in our day to day
What is problem solving?
Problem Solving: is finding a solution and fixing the problem to something difficult
Why is making good choices important?
The choices we make, whether they are small or big, will all have consequences in the future. For example: what to wear, or what college to go to
What is 5 + 5
10
How many legs does a lobster have?
10
How many hats are there?
6
What is the last step of solving a problem?
Making the right choice!
Give an example of a small decision?
Great job!!
You just bought a pizza! There are 9 slices of pepperoni pizza in each pizza, but you would like 15. How many more slices do you need?
6 more slices
Which planet is closest to earth?
Mercury
When do you use the 6 thinking hats?
The 6 thinking hats can be used when making important decisions
When can you ask for help or advice when solving a problem?
After you have tried to solve it on your own
Give an example of a big decision?
Great thinking!!
Rick, Darla, and Tony had a race. Who finished 1st, 2nd, and third?
Rick finished the race before Tony
Darla finished in first place
Darla 1st, Rick 2nd, Tony 3rd
Where did the olympic games originate?
Greece
What is the Black Hat?
The critic! What can go wrong?
What is the first step of solving a problem?
Stop and think. What is the problem?
You do not understand your math homework, so you copied your friend’s homework. Your teacher asks you who helped you with your homework. What do you say or do?
Tell the truth. Tell your teacher you did not understand and copied. Remember, every decision has a consequence, even small little lies.
YOU are AMAZING!!!!!
Bonus points!!!!!
What is the most ordered food in America?
Fried Chicken!!!
Tell me of a time where you used one of the 6 hats. Which hat was it?
Amazing thinking!!!!! Double points!!!!!!
What are the four steps to solving a problem?
1. Stop and Think what the problem is.
2. How do you fix it?
3. Good choice? Not so good choice?
4. Make the good choice!