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.

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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

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Peer Pressure and Substance Abuse: Standing Strong

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