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Sub Plans for Teen Health Curriculum: Peer Pressures + Helping Teens Assertiveness: High School Health Curriculum Health Lessons

$12

 

This motivating lesson is perfect for any teen facing peer pressure—something most teens experience, right!? Teach your students that assertiveness is a trait that can help them build a successful future, and it could even protect them and save lives.

 

For more than a decade, our expert-designed, research-based curriculum has been a trusted resource in Health and PE education. Continuously refined and proven in classrooms, it remains the benchmark resource for schools seeking to enhance their programs and support student well-being.

 

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★ These sub plans are ideal for both planned and emergency sub days. Simply print the materials ahead of time, place them in a designated spot in your classroom, and you’re set. It’s peace of mind when you need it!

 

This digital download product, is editable in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint for print and online on Google Drive.

 

 

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>> Integrated Skills Based, Content Based / Knowledge Based. The best of both worlds.

>> Meets HS/MS National Health Education Standards. 

>> Meets HS/MS Technical Subjects Health Common Core Standards.

>> Meets Washington State’s rigorous Health Education Standards.

 

 

Main parts of this sub plan:

 

  1. A section that provides important details for your sub, like where the seating charts are located.
  2. "Substitute Lesson Directions" that are editable, printable, and easy to follow, featuring real-life stories of youth who faced serious consequences after giving in to peer pressure.
  3. Several video options focusing on peer pressure and promoting positive teen traits.
  4. A reusable "Student Directions" handout (students do not write on these, so they can be used year after year).
  5. An introspective "Student Packet" with engaging "Guess the Pressure Lines" and "Assertiveness" surveys.

 

Additional Highlights:

 

  • "Guess the Top 10 Peer Pressure Lines" survey
  • "Assertiveness Survey" with analysis and student goal-setting
  • "Ways to Improve Positive Self-Esteem" list
  • Help your students recognize the character traits that can help them rise above peer pressure
  • Real quotes, like “No pressure, no diamonds” (Thomas Carlyle), can inspire them to stay strong under pressure and shine!
  • 5 optional video links on how to deal with peer pressure and build teen self-confidence
  • "Above the Pressures" art project

 

 

★ This lesson meets National Health Standards 1, 2,4,5,7 and Common Core Reading Standards 4 and 7.

 

 

This lesson uses posters and surveys that are also included in the high school health curriculum, middle school health curriculum, and the alcohol, drug, and ACES lessons.

 

 

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