Advertisers use techniques such as peer pressure, appearance, sexual messages, etc. In this lesson, students identify these techniques on the interactive DVD “Sneaks.” Then they get the opportunity to create their own commercials. They use the same techniques as professional advertisers. Students learn that advertising exists for a reason, and that viewers should always think about the real message of each advertisement.

The message from today explains puberty and what happens in the body and brain. There are facts and helpful hints given through a fun cartoon about puberty and proper body care.

This lesson demonstrates how risky behaviors such as smoking, drinking, or sex before marriage can lead to emotional, physical, mental, and social consequences. Through the interactive DVD, youth can choose scenarios to see what could happen to the characters involved. These scenarios show the outcomes and students discuss the possible negative consequences that can come from each risky behavior. This lesson also teaches practical refusal skills to students. If a student is in a bad situation, he or she can use the refusal skills to get out of that situation.

The message from today is to help students prepare before they get caught in certain negative situations. This lesson will help give students the tools they need to stand up for themselves against pressure and other negative influences. They are given information on how to stay away from negative situations in the first place.