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.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
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

Slide Deck
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

Worksheet


Game

