Spatial Requirements: Regular classroom setup: little or no space requiredActivity Type: Movement/groupGrades: 3-12Group Size: 6 or moreTime: 15 minutes Introduction: Whom do I allow to influence my decisions? How much do other people determine the choices I make? The answers to these questions can determine whether or not we find ourselves stuck in the pot, allowing the influence of others to […]
Spatial Requirements: Classroom with moderate space requiredActivity Type: Object lessonGrades: K-12Group Size: 2 or moreTime: 20-30 minutes Introduction: This activity helps students envision and role play situations that involve peer pressure, or getting pulled into the pot. It leads into a discussion about friendship and what makes someone a good friend. Materials: 2 puppets or more, or materials to make your
Spatial Requirements: Regular classroom setup: little or no space requiredActivity Type: Object lessonGrades: K-12Group Size: 2 or moreTime: 5-10 minutes Introduction: Often, peers will manipulate us into participating in behaviors we don’t really want to be involved in. This manipulative “magic trick” will help students better understand the realities of peer pressure. Materials: 2 paper clips 2 pencil erasers 2 pennies
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Spatial Requirements: Classroom with moderate space requiredActivity Type: Movement/groupGrades: 3-12Group Size: 4 or moreTime: 15 minutes Introduction: This activity will show that we are always either being “leaders” or “followers.” We are either leading or following others into or out of the pot. Materials: Upbeat music Activity: In this activity, everyone will be grouped into pairs. Each pair will decide
Spatial Requirements: Classroom with moderate spaceActivity Type: Movement/group or object lessonGrades: K-12Group Size: 6 or moreTime: 5 minutes Introduction: This activity will help students gain a better understanding of the power of peer pressure. Materials: None Activity: Ask for six volunteers. Select one of the volunteers to stand in the middle and face the group of five. This is generally
