Peer Pressure
Peer pressure is a sensitive topic
that has been discussed for years. The truth is, almost everybody has been
affected by peer pressure at some point in their life. Today, each of you will be taking a closer look at
peer pressure through the roles of a pressured student, a teacher and a parent.
The BIG Question
While researching, keep in mind that you will discuss the BIG question at the end of this Webquest.
Here is the BIG question. Should peer pressure be minimized or better yet, eliminated?
In this Webquest, you will work in groups to answer questions.
These questions are designed to assist you in answering BIG question. In order to do this, each student needs to review
the background knowledge posted below. After that, groups need to assign members to each
role. Each member will be responsible for reviewing the websites and answering
the poised questions for their specific role.
Phase 1: Background Information
Before you break into groups, everybody needs to review the
following websites. It is crucial that you understand what you are reading. If
you need clarification, feel free to ask a peer. Remember you are a a group.
Phase 2: Roles
These roles were selected because they are the people who
deal with peer pressure. Each of you needs to review the directions below before
looking at the websites.
Instructions
1. As a group, assign each member a specific role.
2. Take a look at the small questions before reading the websites.
3. Read though the websites paying close attention to the main ideas.
4. Answer the small questions. (Keep in mind the BIG Question)
Pressured Student
Peer Pressure Quiz
About: Beating Peer Pressure
Small Questions:
1. Are you a victim of peer pressure? (take the quiz)
2. What are some things you can do or say to avoid negative peer pressure?
3. What are some things you can do or say to reinforce positive peer pressure?
Teacher
Kids
Growth: How to Avoid Peer Pressure
Outreach:
Managing Peer Pressure
Small Questions:
1. Will there be peer pressure in the classroom?
2. How can you deal with peer pressure in your classroom?
Parent
Effective Parenting: Dealing With Peer Pressure
School Family: Peer Pressure
About: Parenting Quiz
Small Questions:
1. Will your child be affected by peer pressure?
2. How can you help your child deal with peer pressure?
After each group member is done researching their specific
role, the group needs to come back together. In your group, all members will
discuss their small questions and its relevance to the BIG question. If you need
assistance, use information from you
websites as evidence or support. Together as a group, you need to come up with
and agree on and answer for the BIG Question.
Each group has had time to research the topic and become informed about
their specific roles. There has been an time for large group discussion thus far.
Now it is time for each group to write
a letter that contains the groups answers and opinions related to the
information they found.
1. Properly address the letter to the contact person posted below.
2. Explain why you are completing this project and introduce the BIG question.
3. Give facts and examples from resources to support each specific role.
4. Remember to use citations
5. Conclude with the BIG question and the groups final decision.
6. E-mail the letter to the contact person and Ms. Lentsch.
Your contact person is
Catherine
This Webquest was designed to assist you in thinking outside the box. Peer pressure is a huge topic and affects almost everybody. I challenge you to find ways to minimize negative peer pressure and maximum positive peer pressure.