Lesson Plan
Stand Strong Under Pressure
Students will explore real-life peer pressure scenarios, identify types of pressure, generate assertive response strategies, and practice them through role-play to build confidence in making independent choices.
This lesson equips 7th graders with social skills and coping strategies to resist negative peer influence, fostering self-confidence and healthy decision-making.
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Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
15 minutes
Step 1
Introduction and Norm Setting
10 minutes
Step 2
Scenario Exploration
20 minutes
Step 3
Strategy Brainstorm and Charting
15 minutes
Step 4
Role-Play Practice
25 minutes
Step 5
Group Debrief and Poster Creation
10 minutes
Step 6
Reflection Journal and Closing
10 minutes

Slide Deck
Stand Strong Under Pressure
Agenda
Norms & Definition
Types of Peer Pressure
Scenario Exploration
Strategy Brainstorm
Role-Play Practice
Group Debrief & Poster
Reflection & Closing
Thank You & Next Steps

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