Lesson Plan
Stand Strong Lesson Plan
Students will identify common peer pressure situations, learn and apply refusal strategies, and build confidence in making positive choices.
This lesson empowers 8th grade students to navigate social pressures, strengthen self-awareness, and practice assertive refusal skills, fostering resilience and positive decision-making.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
15 minutes
Step 1
Engagement
10 minutes
Step 2
Teach Strategies
15 minutes
Step 3
Scenario Role-Play Practice
30 minutes
Step 4
Reflection Discussion
20 minutes
Step 5
Wrap-Up & Assessment
15 minutes
Slide Deck
Stand Strong
Objectives & Agenda
What Is Peer Pressure?
Four Refusal Strategies
Strategy 1: Say No Clearly
Strategy 2: Offer an Alternative
Strategy 3: Delay Your Response
Strategy 4: Walk Away
Scenario Role-Play Practice
Reflection Discussion
Exit Ticket
Worksheet
Activity
Worksheet
Warm Up
