Lesson Plan
Factors in Focus
Students will identify their personal risk factors and protective factors related to substance use and collaboratively develop strategies to stay substance-free by creating an individualized action plan.
This lesson builds self-awareness of influences on students’ choices, empowers them to recognize protective supports, and equips them with practical strategies for healthy decision-making.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Lesson Setup
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction
5 minutes
Step 2
Explore Risk vs. Shield
7 minutes
Step 3
Personal Radar Reflection
8 minutes
Step 4
Strategy Brainstorm Discussion
7 minutes
Step 5
Wrap-Up and Action Plan
3 minutes

Slide Deck
Risk vs. Protective Factors
What Are Risk Factors?
What Are Protective Factors?
Risk vs. Protective: Examples
Reflect on Your Personal Radar

Worksheet


Discussion

