Grade 2 · Health Education
Quarter 4 · Week 7 · TEKS
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This Grade 2 health education lesson helps students recognize unsafe requests related to alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs that friends might make. It also teaches students to identify trusted adults they can turn to for help, such as parents, teachers, or law enforcement officers. The lesson uses real-life examples, role play, and discussion to build skills for making safe and healthy decisions.
Students should understand the concept of safety and know who adults in their lives they can trust. They should have basic awareness of what alcohol, tobacco, and drugs are, without needing detailed knowledge of these substances.
An unsafe request is when someone asks you to do something that could harm your health or safety. For example, a friend might ask you to try smoking a cigarette or drink alcohol. These requests are unsafe because alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs can hurt your body and mind, especially when you are young. It is important to recognize these unsafe requests so you can say no and stay safe.
Trusted adults are people you can go to when you feel unsafe or need help. These adults care about you and want to keep you safe. Examples include your parents, teachers, and law enforcement officers like police officers. Knowing who these trusted adults are helps you get help quickly if you face an unsafe request or situation.
When someone makes an unsafe request, you can say no firmly and clearly. You can also walk away from the situation. Then, it is important to tell a trusted adult what happened. This helps keep you safe and allows adults to help you make good choices. Practicing these responses through role play helps build confidence.
Asking for help from a trusted adult is a strong and smart choice. Adults can give advice, protect you, and help you avoid danger. Sometimes friends might pressure you to do unsafe things, but trusted adults can support you in making healthy decisions. Remember, everyone needs help sometimes, and trusted adults are there for you.
A friend asks you to try smoking a cigarette at school. What should you do?
Smoking is unsafe for your health, especially for children. You should say no firmly and tell a trusted adult like your parent or teacher about the request.
Say no to the friend and tell a trusted adult about the request.
Your friend asks you to play a game outside instead of trying a drink. Is this a safe or unsafe request?
Playing outside is a safe and healthy activity, unlike trying a drink which is unsafe for children.
Playing outside is a safe request.
Begin by asking students if they have ever been asked to do something they thought was unsafe or uncomfortable. Share a simple story about a friend being asked to try smoking and how they felt.
Students share their thoughts or experiences about being asked to do something unsafe or uncomfortable.
This activity connects students' prior experiences to the lesson topic, helping them understand what unsafe requests are and why they matter.
Present scenario cards showing different requests related to alcohol, tobacco, or drugs. Some are safe (e.g., a friend asking to play outside), some are unsafe (e.g., a friend asking to try smoking). Discuss each scenario with the class.
Students identify which requests are unsafe and explain why. They practice saying no to unsafe requests in pairs or small groups.
This phase helps students practice recognizing unsafe requests and responding appropriately in a safe environment.
Explain the concept of trusted adults and why it is important to tell them about unsafe requests. Show pictures or names of trusted adults such as parents, teachers, and police officers.
Students name trusted adults in their lives and discuss why these adults can help them.
Understanding who trusted adults are helps students know where to turn for help when they face unsafe situations.
Lead a role-play activity where students practice refusing unsafe requests and telling a trusted adult. Provide feedback and model respectful, confident responses.
Students role-play scenarios in pairs or small groups, practicing saying no and asking for help from a trusted adult.
Role-playing builds students' confidence and skills to handle unsafe requests in real life.
Ask students to share or write about a time they might say no to an unsafe request and who they would tell. Use a short quiz or exit ticket with questions about unsafe requests and trusted adults.
Students complete the exit ticket or share their responses with the class.
This assessment checks students' understanding of unsafe requests and trusted adults and their ability to apply the lesson.
Students identify which requests are unsafe and explain why. They practice saying no to unsafe requests in pairs or small groups.
What is an unsafe request related to alcohol, tobacco, or drugs?
An unsafe request is when someone asks you to try or use alcohol, tobacco, or drugs, which can harm your health.
Name one trusted adult you can talk to if a friend asks you to do something unsafe.
A trusted adult can be a parent, teacher, or police officer.
If a friend asks you to try smoking, what are two things you should do?
Say no firmly and tell a trusted adult about the request.
Why is it important to tell a trusted adult when someone makes an unsafe request?
Because trusted adults can help keep you safe, give advice, and protect you from harm.
Describe a situation where you might need to refuse an unsafe request and explain how you would ask for help.
If a friend asks me to try alcohol at a party, I would say no clearly and then tell my parent or teacher what happened so they can help me stay safe.
Use simple language and clear examples when explaining unsafe requests. Provide visual aids like pictures of trusted adults. Offer one-on-one support during role play for students who need extra help.
Use pictures and gestures to explain key vocabulary like 'unsafe' and 'trusted adult'. Repeat instructions and check for understanding frequently. Encourage peer support and use bilingual resources if available.
Challenge students to create their own scenarios of unsafe requests and trusted adult responses. Encourage students to explain why some requests are unsafe using their own words. Have students role-play more complex situations involving peer pressure.
Send a note home encouraging parents to talk with their children about trusted adults and what to do if someone asks them to do something unsafe related to alcohol, tobacco, or drugs.
In this lesson, students learned to identify unsafe requests related to alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs that friends might make. They practiced saying no to these requests and learned to identify trusted adults like parents, teachers, and police officers who can help keep them safe. Students also practiced how to ask for help from trusted adults, building skills to make healthy and safe choices.
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