Influences on Our Choices
Students critically examine the internal and external factors, such as peers and emotions, that influence their decisions.
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Students critically examine the internal and external factors, such as peers and emotions, that influence their decisions.
Key Questions
- Who or what influences the choices you make every day?
- How do our emotions affect our ability to make good decisions?
- In what ways can peer pressure be both positive and negative?
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