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Be Your Own Hero: Peer Pressure

Help 5th graders understand what peer pressure is and learn simple, practical ways to say 'no' with confidence.

This lesson encourages young students to be themselves, make safe choices, and feel empowered to resist unwanted pressure from peers.

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Teacher Preparation

5 Minutes

Step 1

Introduction and Engagement

5 Minutes

Step 2

Interactive Activity and Strategy Development

15 Minutes

Step 3

Conclusion and Reflection

10 Minutes

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Stand Strong: Peer Pressure

Introduce the lesson with a friendly welcome. Let students know that today we'll learn how to say 'no' when friends try to get us to do things we don't want to do.

What is Peer Pressure?

Explain peer pressure in simple terms as the feeling when friends want you to do something even if you don't feel comfortable.

Examples of Peer Pressure

Give examples that relate to their daily life, like being pressured to join a game they don't like or sharing something they want to keep private.

Simple Strategies to Say 'No'

Discuss with students simple ways to resist peer pressure. Use simple language, and encourage them to voice their feelings.

Let's Practice!

Explain that they will now work in pairs to practice the strategies in a fun role-play activity. Encourage them to support each other.

Conclusion & Reflection

Wrap up the lesson with a review of the main points. Ask students what they learned and how they might use these strategies at school or with friends.

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Lesson Plan

Standing Strong: Be Your Own Hero

Empower 12th graders to understand peer pressure and develop personal strategies to resist it confidently.

This lesson helps students learn to maintain individuality and make decisions aligned with their values, preparing them for life beyond high school.

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Time

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Materials

Prep

Teacher Preparation

5 Minutes

Step 1

Introduction and Engagement

5 Minutes

Step 2

Interactive Discussion & Strategy Development

15 Minutes

Step 3

Conclusion and Reflection

10 Minutes

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Be Your Own Hero: Standing Strong

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