Peer Pressure Analysis: Negative and Positive Consequences

Students may not be thinking about the consequences of their actions at all times. This activity is a great opportunity for students to think, "consequence first". The students will create a chart that depicts both a refusal and a "give in" to the same pressure. The give in will show the negative consequences of their actions. The refusal will show the positive outcome of refusing to give into peer pressure. The refusal could be any kind discussed earlier in the previous activities.

Give In

The give in is when the victim falls for the peer pressure.

Light Modifications:

Lower Level: Use the first cell from the example storyboard, but leave the other cells blank and ask the students to continue the story.

Student Instructions

Create a chart storyboard that shows the consequences of an unsuccessful and successful refusal.

1. Click "Start Assignment".
2. In the first cell, create the pressure situation. Copy the contents of the cell into the cell below it.
3. Label each row with your chosen refusal skill and give in.
4. Create the decision scene for both refusal and give in.
5. In the last cells, show the positive and negative outcomes of the decision.