Lesson Plan
Puzzle Scenario Planner
Students will decode peer pressure scenarios through puzzles and develop refusal strategies to build resilience against negative influences.
Empowering 7th graders with critical thinking and refusal skills helps them confidently resist substance-related peer pressure and promotes long-term wellness.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up Discussion
10 minutes
Step 2
Cracking the Code Presentation
15 minutes
Step 3
Puzzle Challenge
25 minutes
Step 4
Strategy Swap Stations
15 minutes
Step 5
Debrief and Reflection
10 minutes
Slide Deck
Cracking the Code of Pressure
Learning Objectives
What Is Peer Pressure?
Scenario 1: The Text Challenge
Scenario 2: Party Offer
Scenario 3: After-School Hangout
Decoding Puzzle Example
Discussion Questions
Next Steps
Activity
Discussion
Cool Down
