Lesson Plan
Pressure Proof Lesson Plan
Students will identify common peer pressure situations, learn strategies for making independent choices, and practice assertive refusal skills to build confidence and support one another.
Fifth graders often encounter social influences that can lead to risky choices. Equipping them with recognition skills and refusal strategies fosters resilience, empowers positive decision-making, and strengthens classroom community.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Review and Prepare Materials
15 minutes
Step 1
Introduction and Warm-Up
10 minutes
Step 2
Define Peer Pressure
15 minutes
Step 3
Strategy Brainstorm
15 minutes
Step 4
Role-Play Practice
30 minutes
Step 5
Group Reflection
10 minutes
Step 6
Action Plan and Wrap-Up
10 minutes
Slide Deck
Pressure Proof: Stand Strong Against Peer Pressure
Lesson Objectives
Why Peer Pressure Matters
What Is Peer Pressure?
Examples vs. Non-Examples
Scenario Classification
Refusal Strategies
Strategy Details
Your Turn: Strategy Brainstorm
Role-Play Practice
Role-Play Tips
Group Reflection
Action Plan
Share Your Pledge
Reminder: Stand Strong
Activity
Worksheet
Script
Script
Cool Down
