Lesson Plan

Peer Pressure

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What do you do if someone you like wants you to do something you don't want to do? A series of activities, including discussion, videos, role-play, and poster projects, demonstrate the most effective ways to withstand peer pressure online.

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CCSS: Adaptable
Instructional Ideas
  • Offer the discussion questions as reflective journal writing prompts 
  • Make the links to safety centers readily available in a computer lab or teen issues class
  • Encourage learners to write letters to younger peers, complete with advice for navigating relationships online
Classroom Considerations
  • The third part of a four-lesson unit; lesson provides activities that connect to the first two parts of the series
  • Some British terms and phrases may be unfamiliar to those in different countries
  • Establish a protocol for respectful discussion of sensitive issues in your class
Pros
  • Encourages pupils to think critically about the ways they relate and respond to peer relationships
  • All worksheets, videos, and presentations are attached
Cons
  • None