Lesson Plan

Understanding Peer Pressure

Students will explore social pressures and motivations behind teen alcohol use, identify types of peer pressure in realistic scenarios, and practice empathetic, healthy refusal strategies.

Teen alcohol use is influenced by social dynamics and personal motivations; this lesson helps students understand these factors, cultivate empathy for peers, and develop healthy coping and refusal skills for informed decision-making.

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5 minutes

Step 1

Warm-Up

10 minutes

Step 2

Main Activity

20 minutes

Step 3

Discussion

10 minutes

Step 4

Cool-Down

10 minutes

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Why Do Teens Drink? Understanding Motivations

Key Facts About Teen Drinking

Common Motivations for Drinking

Social Motivations

Emotional & Coping Motivations

Curiosity & Risk-Taking

Peer Pressure: Direct vs Indirect

Think–Pair–Share

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Worksheet

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Discussion

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Cool Down

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Why Do Teens Drink?

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