Fourth Grade Curriculum Resources
Standard of Learning
4.2 The student will develop the skills necessary for coping with difficult relationships. Key concepts/skills include:
- development of refusal skills;
- identification and reporting of bullying and aggressive behaviors;
- development of coping skills;
- recognition of harmful or abusive relationships;
- exhibiting self-control.
Understanding the Standard
The student will be able to use refusal skills when involved in difficult relationships.
Essential Knowledge and Skills
The student will:
- describe refusal skills:
- say NO in a firm voice;
- give reasons for saying NO;
- match your actions with your words;
- avoid situations in which someone might try to talk you into making a bad decision;
- stay away from people who make bad decisions;
- tell an adult if you are being pressured into a bad decisions; and
- help others make responsible decisions.
- explain types of relationships. (connections you have with other people)
- list situations when one would use refusal skills. (if peers or other people pressure you to make a bad decision)
Sample Lessons
Conflict Management Techniques
Grade(s) 4-12
The objective of this lesson is to identify personal management style(s), develop an awareness of strategies used in each conflict management style. It is useful to assess our predominant conflict management style(s) because we tend to get stuck in one or two styles and apply them inappropriately. The emphasis is not on judging any style right or wrong. Each person determines their predominant conflict management style.
http://www.youth.net/cec/cecmisc/cecmisc.33.txt
Free
It's My Life: "The Dangers of Drug Abuse"
Grade(s) 4-7
This lesson teaches students that they will be faced with a variety of decisions regarding their health, and that some of them might involve substances of abuse. Experimentation with drugs often begins in early adolescence.
http://pbskids.org/itsmylife/parents/lesson_plans/dangers_of_drug_abuse.html
Free
LifeSkills Training
Grades: K-5
Model substance abuse prevention and competency enhancement program focusing on the major social and psychological factors causing substance use and abuse. Teaches drug resistance skills, personal management skills, and general social skills. Focuses on self-esteem, decision-making, influence of media, stress, communication, and assertiveness issues.
Contact: http://www.lifeskillstraining.com
Cost
"Making Decisions"
Grade(s) 4-6
In this lesson students will learn to make decisions other than by default, by whim or chance, on the basis of emotions, or because of influence from others. This lesson helps children develop tools that they can use in a variety of situations requiring decisions. When this approach is practiced and becomes familiar, it can provide a way for children to decide not to use drugs and or make other harmful choices in life.
http://www.sodat.org/Lesson%20Plan%204-6.htm
Free
Promoting Alternative THinking Strategies (PATHS)
Grades K-6
Model program to promote emotional & social competencies and reduce aggression and acting out. Includes emotional literacy, self-control, social competence, positive peer relations, and interpersonal problem-solving skills. Sponsor: Pennsylvania State University and Channing Bete Company
Contact: http://www.preventionscience.com
Cost
Social Emotional Learning Lesson
Grade(s) 2-4
In this lesson students will brainstorm ways to deal with being teased and still maintain self control. This will be taught to them by them comprehending the story and making connections to personal life experiences.
http://www.dist102.k12.il.us/internal/SELWebPg/COP6CharlotteWeb.htm
Free
Additional Instructional Resources
- Drug and Violence Prevention - http://dave.esc4.net
- "Refuse to Use" - HealthTeacher.com – http://www.healthteacher.com
- Social & Emotional Health – http://www.pbs.org/teachersource/health.htm(health & fitness 3-5)
Assessment Ideas
The student will:
- explain what to do when a friend decides to do something wrong.
- identify six refusal skills.
- role-play scenarios in which refusal skills may be necessary.
