In this lesson, developed in partnership with Scholastic, students read an article on the science of how the developing teen brain reacts to rewards and peer pressure and explore the real-world implications for teen risk-taking. A worksheet helps students think about responding to peer pressure situations they might face.
What’s In the Lesson Plan:
- Student article
- Work sheets
- Critical thinking questions
- Writing prompts
- Additional reading selections
Grade Level(s):
Student Skills Targeted:
- Scientific understanding of how the teen brain makes decisions and reacts to rewards
- Critical thinking
Time / Duration:
- 1 class period
Materials:
- Printer/copier for student handouts
- Internet access for additional reading selections
Alignment with National Standards:
- National Science Education Standards
- Common Core State Standards
- Next Generation Science Standards
- National Council for the Social Studies
Languages:
- English