6.HEALTH.18.A
Explain the impact of peer influence on decision making regarding the use of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs.
Grade 6 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2022
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peer influencedecision makingalcoholtobaccodrugs
Skills
- explain (the impact of peer influence on decision making) #dok2
- identify (examples of peer influence on choices regarding alcohol, tobacco, and drugs) #dok1
- analyze (how peers can influence personal decisions about substance use) #dok3
- differentiate (between positive and negative peer influences) #dok2
Learning Targets
- I can recall what peer influence is. #dok1
- I can identify examples of how peers can impact decisions about alcohol, tobacco, and drugs. #dok1
- I can explain the ways peer pressure can affect my choices related to alcohol, tobacco, and drug use. #dok2
- I can differentiate between positive and negative peer influences related to substance use. #dok2
- I can analyze scenarios to understand how peer influence might lead to healthy or unhealthy decisions about substance use. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Peer influence can shape how students make decisions about risky behaviors like alcohol, tobacco, and drug use.
- Understanding peer influence helps students make safer and more informed choices about substance use.
Essential Questions
- How can peers impact the choices I make about alcohol, tobacco, and drugs?
- What are examples of positive and negative peer influences related to substance use?
- Why is it important to recognize peer influence when making decisions about drugs and alcohol?
- How can I respond to peer pressure in situations involving alcohol, tobacco, or drugs?
- How might understanding the impact of peer influence help me make better decisions?