When students are understanding how to recognize positive and negative peer pressure and decide whether or not to give in, it's helpful for them to weigh the risks and benefits of a scenario before it even happens. This worksheet asks students to consider a future scenario that could happen. If they have trouble coming up with scenarios, you can provide them with examples.
By completing this worksheet, students will be able to dig deeper into some of the storyboarding activities they've already done and build their internal toolbox. Assessing the risks and benefits of peer pressure is essential to understanding whether it's positive or negative, and makes students think about the consequences of their choices before they're made. Like any decision, it's important to know both the good and the bad.
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Student Instructions
Foster a safe space for students to share their thoughts and experiences with peer pressure. Letting students express themselves openly helps them recognize both positive and negative influences and builds trust among classmates.
Organize short role-play activities where students practice saying ‘no’ to negative peer pressure scenarios. Model assertive language and body posture first, then have students try it in pairs or small groups.
Guide students in thinking about who they can go to for help when they feel pressured. Brainstorm a list together and discuss why it’s important to seek support from adults they trust.
Plan collaborative projects where students support each other in making positive choices. Highlight examples of positive peer pressure and celebrate when students help their peers do the right thing.
Provide students with handouts, websites, or helpline numbers for additional support. Encourage students to use these tools whenever they need guidance or reassurance outside the classroom.
A straightforward method is using a risks and benefits worksheet where students outline possible outcomes before making decisions. This helps them recognize positive and negative peer pressure and consider consequences in advance.
Teachers can guide students to analyze real-life scenarios and use structured worksheets. By comparing outcomes, students learn to identify traits of positive versus negative peer pressure and make informed choices.
Common scenarios include being encouraged to try new activities, feeling pressured to skip class, or deciding whether to join a group project. These examples help students practice assessing peer influence.
Evaluating risks and benefits teaches students to think critically about consequences. It empowers them to make choices that align with their values and avoid negative outcomes.
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