How My Decisions Impact Others
Understanding the ripple effect of our choices Year 5 Health and Physical Education Learning to make responsible decisions
Think About It
What decisions do you make every day? Who might be affected by these decisions?
The Ripple Effect
Like a stone dropped in water, our decisions create ripples These ripples reach different people in different ways The closer someone is to us, the bigger the impact
Activity 1: Mapping Consequences
Choose a common decision: Going straight home after school Let's map who is affected and how Work together to create our consequence map
Positive vs Negative Consequences
{"left":"Going straight home: Parents feel relieved and trust you more\nGoing to shops instead: Parents worry and may lose trust","right":"Following rules: Everyone feels safe and happy\nBreaking rules: People feel worried and disappointed"}
Activity 2: Your Positive Decision
Think of a decision you made that had positive consequences Create your own consequence map Share with a partner and add any missing people
Who Can Help Us Decide?
Parents and family members Teachers and school staff Trusted friends Community helpers and coaches
Reflection Questions
Who do you think is most affected by your decisions? How might they feel when your decisions affect them? What decisions could others make that would affect you?
Activity 3: Different Choices, Different Outcomes
Work in pairs to explore 'What if?' scenarios How would consequences change with different decisions? Practice thinking ahead before we act
Remember
Every decision I make affects not just me, but the people around me. By thinking about others before I act, I can make choices that help everyone feel safe, happy, and respected.