Project Alert: Peer Pressure (7th grade)

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about peer pressure do you think is true?

• Peer pressure is always about doing something bad or illegal.

• Having just one friend stand with you reduces pressure by 50%.

• Thinking 'everyone is doing it' is usually an exaggeration.

• Your 'gut feeling' is actually a biological warning signal.

Open Ended

Why do you think it is important to make your own choices, even when others around you might want you to do something different?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes positive pressure?

• Encouragement to try new things and grow

• Feeling forced to do something risky

• Avoiding being the odd one out

• Trusting your gut feeling

Multiple Choice

What are some reasons people give in to pressure, according to the lesson?

• Social survival

• Over-estimating

• Fear

• All of the above

Multiple Choice

This part of your brain is super sensitive and easily influenced by peers, especially as shown in the "stoplight" study.

• The Prefrontal Cortex

• The Ventril Striatum

• The Hippocampus

• The Cerebellum

Multiple Choice

This part of your brain is not developed until you are at least 25, and controls the executive functions and impulse control.

• The Prefrontal Cortex

• The Ventril Striatum

• The Hippocampus

• The Cerebellum

Multiple Select

Which strategies are part of the 'Great Escapes' Toolkit for resisting pressure?

• Broken Record

• The Humor

• The Redirect

• Ignoring the situation

Multiple Choice

According to the '1 Ally' Rule, what is one benefit of having a friend stand with you?

• You are 50% more likely to resist negative pressure.

• You will always be popular.

• You will never face challenges.

• You will get better grades.

Multiple Choice

Based on the Quick Response Cheat Sheet, what is an effective way to say no if someone pressures you to skip class?

• Can't, I actually need to pass this one.

• Maybe next time.

• I don't care about class.

• Sure, let's go.

Multiple Choice

What are two pressures that students most commonly feel, according to the 2025 data?

• Pressure for Grades and Looking Good

• Sports/Talents and Fitting in Socially

• Looking Good and Stealing

• Bullying and Pressure for Grades

Open Ended

What was your favorite 'Great Escape' today?

Open Ended

Reflecting on today's lesson about peer pressure, what is one strategy you learned that can help you make your own choices in difficult situations?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about peer pressure is true?

• Peer pressure is always about doing something bad or illegal.

• Having just one friend stand with you reduces pressure by 50%.

• Thinking 'everyone is doing it' is always accurate.

• Your 'gut feeling' is just your imagination.

​Your turn...time to complete a STORY BOARD about a peer pressure situation and a saying 'no' solution.

​Rules:
1) Must represent a situation about internal or external pressures.
2) Emphasize the resister (person saying no)
3) Be a realistic situation.
WILL BE SUBMITTED TO YOUR SCIENCE TEACHER!
*add First + Last Name, Science Period + Teacher