Lesson Plan
Peer Pressure and Substance Abuse: Standing Strong
Understand and resist peer pressure
This lesson discusses how peer pressure influences drug use and provides strategies for resisting it. Students will watch videos detailing real-life scenarios and strategies, engage in discussion for a deeper understanding, and participate in role-playing exercises to practice resisting peer pressure. The lesson aims to equip students with practical skills to make informed decisions under peer pressure.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Step 1
Introduction
5 mins
Step 2
Video Viewing: Teen Substance Use & Abuse
5 mins
Step 3
Class Discussion
10 mins
Step 4
Video Viewing: Managing Peer Pressure
5 mins
Step 5
Role-Playing Scenarios
25 mins
Step 6
Conclusion
10 mins

Discussion


Worksheet

