Security – MS.18 – Understanding Adverse Effects of Risk Behaviors
This LifeKnowledge middle school lesson (MS.18) teaches students about the adverse effects of risk behaviors on individual health and success. Students define risk behaviors, explain their negative physical and financial effects, and identify methods—such as positive peer relationships and extracurricular involvement—for avoiding health risks and negative peer pressure. The lesson uses interactive teaching strategies, transparency masters, and a student assessment.
At a glance
- Learning objectives
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- Define risk behaviors.
- Explain the negative effects of risk behaviors.
- Identify methods for warding off health risks and negative peer pressure.
- Time required
- Instruction time for this lesson: 50 minutes.
- Grade level
- Middle School
- Materials
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- Overhead projector
- MS.18.TM.A
- MS.18.TM.B
- MS.18.TM.C
- MS.18.Assess—one per student
- Blank sheets of paper
- Unit
- Stage One of Development—ME
- Problem Area
- What Foundational Skills Do I Need for Personal Growth?
- Precepts
- G2: Respect one's body.
- Key Terms
- Delinquency; Negative peer relationships; Risk behaviors; Substance abuse
Downloads & Links
Lesson plan
Presentation
Aligned Standards
National Standards
- NPH-H5-8.3Distinguish between safe and risky or harmful behaviors in relationships.