Lesson Plan
Your Brain on Pressure Lesson Plan
Students will explore how alcohol, drugs, and addiction affect the teenage brain, identify protective factors, analyze trends, and practice refusal skills through discussions and role-plays.
Understanding brain development and societal data empowers students to make informed choices, build resilience, and confidently seek support when faced with peer pressure.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials and Environment
10 minutes
Step 1
1. Introduction & Curiosity Warm-Up
5 minutes
Step 2
2. Exploring the Teenage Brain
10 minutes
Step 3
3. Analyzing Risks and Trends
10 minutes
Step 4
4. Developing Supportive Factors
10 minutes
Step 5
5. Refusal Skills Role-Play
8 minutes
Step 6
6. Reflection & Trusted Adults
2 minutes
Slide Deck
Your Brain on Pressure
Session Objectives
1. Introduction & Curiosity Warm-Up
2. Exploring the Teenage Brain
Types of Addiction
3. Analyzing Risks & Trends
4. Developing Supportive Factors
5. Refusal Skills Role-Play
6. Reflection & Trusted Adults
Worksheet
Worksheet
Reading
Reading
Activity
Warm Up
Cool Down
Discussion
