Lesson Plan

Empowerment Strategies Plan

Enable 8th grade students to confidently resist peer pressure by learning and applying empowerment and decision-making strategies in a supportive small group setting.

This lesson is vital for fostering self-esteem and decision-making skills in adolescents, equipping them with practical tools to navigate peer pressure and make independent choices.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Preparation for Stand Strong Lesson

15 minutes

Step 1

Introduction and Overview

5 minutes

Step 2

Interactive Discussion and Role-Play

15 minutes

Step 3

Reflection and Wrap-Up

10 minutes

Slide Deck

Stand Strong: Empower Yourself

Welcome students. Introduce the lesson name and objectives. Emphasize the importance of understanding and resisting peer pressure while making independent choices.

What is Peer Pressure?

Define peer pressure in simple terms. Use relatable examples to make it more understandable to 8th graders. Engage students by asking them if they've ever seen it among friends.

Empowerment Strategies

Discuss the various empowerment strategies. Walk through each technique to ensure understanding. Use examples and encourage brief student reflections on situations where these might apply.

Role-Playing Scenarios

Explain the role-play activity. Ensure students understand the scenarios and what is expected from them. Clarify that this is a safe space to practice responses and learn from each other.

Reflection & Wrap-Up

Guide students through the reflection activity. Remind them where to record their thoughts (via the Reflection Journal). Ask leading questions to get them thinking about what they learned.