Lesson Plan
Stand Strong Lesson Plan
Students will define peer pressure, identify its positive and negative forms, and practice effective refusal strategies to confidently stand up for themselves.
Understanding peer pressure empowers students to make independent, healthy choices, build self-confidence, and maintain positive relationships by recognizing influences around them.
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Prep
Prepare Materials
15 minutes
Step 1
Define Peer Pressure
10 minutes
Step 2
Class Brainstorm
15 minutes
Step 3
Analyze Scenarios
20 minutes
Step 4
Teach Refusal Strategies
10 minutes
Step 5
Role-Play Practice
20 minutes
Step 6
Personal Reflection
10 minutes
Step 7
Wrap-Up and Takeaways
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Stand Strong: Peer Pressure
What Is Peer Pressure?
Positive vs Negative Peer Pressure
Real-Life Scenarios
Why Does Peer Pressure Happen?
Next Up: Class Brainstorm
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