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Bullying
Peer Pressure
Saying "No" to Peer Pressure
Middle School
100

True of False- My friends are bullying when they are upset and will not play with me. 

False- there is a difference between normal peer conflict and bullying

100

What are the 2 types of peer pressure we discussed?

Good Peer Pressure

Badd Peer Pressure

100

"I can't I have a doctor's appointment after school." What type of "Saying No to Peer Pressure" is this an example of?

Making an excuse why you can't do something

100
False, middle school's have late start Wednesdays True or False- Middle School's start the same time every day.
False, middle school's have late start Wednesdays.
200

Give an example of bullying.

Answers will vary.

200

You are at the store with your friend and they tell you to steal something. This is an example of what type of peer pressure?

Negative or Bad Peer Pressure

200

True or False- Peer pressure is only negative.

False- Peer Pressure can be both positive and negative.

200
What are the three middle schools that Tollgate feeds into?
Mrachek, Aurora Hills, and Edna and John W. Mosley P-8
300

Give an example of normal peer conflict.

Answers will vary.

Disagreements

Not wanting to hang out

Feeling annoyed by them for no reason

300

Your friend encourages you to finish your homework so you can play video games after school. 

Is this good or bad peer pressure? 
300

Name 3 strategies we for saying "no" to peer pressure.

Just say "NO", give a reason why it's a bad idea, make a joke, make an excuses why you can't, suggest a different activity, ignore the suggestion, repeat yourself if necessary, leave the situation, say Thank but no thanks, and the power of numbers

300
Each team member name 1 thing they are excited about for middle school or 1 thing they are going to miss about Tollgate.
Answers will vary.
400

What is the definition of a "peer"?

A peer is a person of about the same age (i.e. classmates, friends, kids a grade older of younger than you)

400

What is one way to deal with negative peer pressure? 

Say no to things that make you feel uncomfortable

Remember you don't always have to do what your friends want you to do. 

Ignore your friends and do your own thing.


400
Why do people often give into peer pressure instead of saying no to their friends?
They may feel that if they don't go along with what their friends are doing they will get laughed at or not be their friends anymore.
400
List at least two differences between elementary and middle school.
Passing periods, late starts, bigger school, multiple teachers, change for PE, more homework, etc.
500

What is the definition of bullying?

Bullying is unwanted, aggressive behavior among school aged children that involves trying to hurt another individual (physically or emotionally) repeatedly.

500

Who is a trusted adult you can talk to if your friend is pressuring you to do something unsafe? 

Parents Teachers Grandparents Coaches Social Worker
500

Give an example of "give a reason why it's a bad idea."

Answer will vary. "Hey guys I don't think we should ditch class, if we get caught we could get detention or Saturday school."

500
True or False- Once you leave Tollgate to go to middle school you can never come back to visit.
False, you can always come back- we would love to see you! However, everyone here wishes you the BEST of luck in middle school and we know you will do amazing things.