McGraw-Hill Health 2005

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Macmillan/McGraw-Hill Health Grade 3
Grade 3
e-Journal

Health Online
Good and Bad Peer Pressure

Step 1. Questions

You have probably heard that you must learn to avoid peer pressure. But peer pressure isn’t always bad! When friends talk you into running for a school office or trying a new dance step it is very good peer pressure! When others try to talk a person into doing something wrong peer pressure is bad. It is important to know the difference between good and bad peer pressure.


This e-journal activity is a great chance to learn more about peer pressure. Here are some questions to start you on your way:

  • What is peer pressure? Find examples of peer pressure and how it can affect people’s decisions.

  • When is peer pressure good? When is it bad?

  • How can people say, “no” to bad peer pressure?

  • What other questions do you have about peer pressure?
First, visit the Web sites listed in Step 2 to research the answers to these questions. Take notes in the note-taking boxes. You may also visit other approved Web sites, or research peer pressure in encyclopedias and other resources at the library.



Then, follow Steps 3 and 4 to write your report.


Step 2. Research

Research answers for the questions you were asked in Step 1. Visit these Web sites. Take notes about them on this page, too!

Peer Pressure: The Good & the Bad…
Discover the difference between good peer pressure and bad. Learn to recognize when people are trying to get you to do something wrong and what to do about it. Also recognize that good peer pressure can influence you to try new, healthful experiences. You may never try them without a little help from your friends!
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Coping with Peer Pressure
This is an Australian Web site, but it shows that peer pressure is world-wide. Learn the different ways peer pressure can affect people. Find out where peer pressure may come from.


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