Lesson 2: Peer Pressure, Authority & Influence
Duration of Days: 3
Lesson Objective
Analyze how peer pressure and authority influence decision-making.
Why do people comply with others?
How does authority change behavior?
D2.Eco.8.9-12
RH.11-12.1
Students analyze real-world examples involving peers, influencers, and authority figures to determine how compliance and pressure shape choices.
DOK 3
Example choice
Small-group roles
Guided notes
Scenario analysis