Lesson 7: Influences

Recognising who and what may influence our decisions; exploring how pupils can make sure they are making the right decision for themselves.

Learning objectives

  • To begin to recognise who and what can influence our decisions.

Statutory guidance

Children should know: 

  • The facts about legal and illegal harmful substances and associated risks, including smoking, alcohol use and drug-taking.

(This lesson is a precursor to our lessons on drugs, alcohol and tobacco)

Success criteria

Other links

Before the lesson

Download classroom resources

Attention grabber

Main event

Differentiation

Pupils needing extra support: Should focus on just scenario 2 as it is more straightforward. Give additional help to the children to help them to develop their character.

 

Pupils working at greater depth: Should be challenged to take the idea from any of the scenarios and develop it further. They could also work in a larger group and add additional characters to the scenarios.

Wrapping up

Assessing pupils' progress and understanding

Vocabulary

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