Welcome everyone! Introduce today’s lesson: “Pressure Proof.” Explain that we’ll learn what peer pressure is, why it matters, and practice strategies to stand strong. Mention this is a safe space to share and learn together.

Read each objective aloud. Emphasize that by the end, students will be able to identify peer pressure, use refusal strategies, and support classmates.

Discuss why peer pressure matters at this age: talk about real-life school examples, potential risks of going along with the group, and benefits of standing up for yourself.

Display a student-friendly definition. Invite students to rephrase it in their own words.

Explain examples vs. non-examples. Ask volunteers to suggest scenarios and classify them together on the board.

Introduce the Scenario Classification activity. Demonstrate one card together, then have groups begin.

List the four core refusal strategies. Encourage students to think of times they might use each.

Explain each strategy in detail. Ask students to give examples of how they might use them in real life.

Hand out the [Peer-Pressure-Strategy-Worksheet](#peer-pressure-strategy-worksheet). Model how to pair a scenario with a strategy.

Explain role-play setup. Assign roles: influencer and responder. Remind students to use strategies they’ve brainstormed.

Circulate and coach body language, tone, and clarity. Encourage positive feedback within groups.

Bring the class back together. Use guiding questions to prompt reflection. Record key points on the board.

Explain the exit card activity. Distribute notecards and pens.

Invite 3–4 volunteers to read their pledges aloud. Celebrate each pledge and thank students for their courage.

Collect and display notecards in the classroom as a visual reminder. Wrap up by reinforcing the importance of supporting one another.