Lesson Plan

Influence Insights

Students will recognize positive and negative peer influences, map their own peer dynamics using the Influence Tracker, and practice leveraging positive influence through discussion and the Ally Alliance game to build supportive relationships.

Understanding peer influence helps students make healthier choices, develop empathy, and create strong, positive social networks essential for their well-being and academic success.

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5 minutes

Step 1

Warm-Up: Peer Influence Brainstorm

5 minutes

Step 2

Main Activity 1: Mapping Influence

8 minutes

Step 3

Main Activity 2: Amplifying Positives

4 minutes

Step 4

Game Segue: Introducing Ally Alliance

1 minute

Step 5

Game Play: Ally Alliance

8 minutes

Step 6

Reflection & Closing

4 minutes

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Power in Peers

What Is Peer Influence?

Peer Influence in Action

Mapping Your Influence

Amplifying the Positives

Introducing Ally Alliance

Reflection & Takeaways

Your Peer Power Challenge

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Peer Power

Rachel Niles

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