Lesson Overview

This is the sixth and final lesson in the Year 6 Health unit Understanding Identity and Change. Students will synthesise their learning on identity by creating and sharing presentations that celebrate their unique identities. Presentations may include elements from previous lessons such as personal biography, cultural background, beliefs and values, and connections to places and people. This lesson aligns with the Western Australian Curriculum content descriptions and elaborations relating to identity in Health for Year 6.

Curriculum Links

• Content Description:
  Explain how identities can be influenced by people and places, and how we can create positive self-identities.
  (Western Australian Curriculum: Health and Physical Education, Year 5-6, AC9HP6P01)
• Elaborations linked:
  • Explain impact of role models, family, peers and culture in shaping identity
  • Explore connection to places and communities and how they shape self-identity and sense of belonging
  • Reflect on and communicate influences on personal identity and wellbeing
• General Capabilities:
  • Personal and social capability — self-awareness, social responsibility
  • Critical and creative thinking — synthesising information

Learning Intention (WALT)

We Are Learning To (WALT):

• Synthesize our learning about identity and clearly communicate what makes us unique and connected to others.

Success Criteria

• I can create a presentation about my identity that includes ideas from previous lessons.
• I can choose a presentation format that suits me (poster, digital, oral).
• I can share my presentation confidently with the class.
• I can listen respectfully to others and ask questions.

Lesson Duration

45 minutes total, with time for setup, presentations, and reflection.

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Lesson Plan Details

Time	Activity	Description	Resources / Notes
5 min	Introduction & Recap	Briefly recap previous lessons on identity, cultural background, influences on self, and connection to places/people. Explain today’s task: Create and share a presentation celebrating your identity.	Whiteboard/Smartboard for notes.
25 min	Independent/Group Presentation Preparation	Students work individually or in small groups to create presentations showcasing their identities. Options include: posters, digital slides (tablet/laptop), or oral storytelling. Templates provided for dyslexia-friendly support. Circulate to assist and prompt deeper thinking.	Presentation templates (printable and digital), coloured paper, markers, tablets/laptops if available.
10 min	Student Presentations & Sharing	Students take turns presenting to the class. Encourage supportive feedback and respectful listening. Use a timer to keep each share to 1-2 minutes.	Timer, presentation area in classroom.
5 min	Reflection & Wrap-up	Whole-class reflection on what was learned about diversity and identity. Introduce extension opportunity: Class Identity Fair where presentations can be displayed for other classes or parents to visit.	Reflection prompts on board or printed sheets.

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Differentiation and Inclusion

• Differentiation:
  • Allow choice of presentation format (visual poster, digital, oral storytelling).
  • Provide sentence starters and vocabulary lists for scaffolding.
  • Pair students so those needing support can collaborate with peers.
• Extension:
  • Organise a whole-class Identity Fair where presentations are displayed and shared with other classes or the school community.
  • Invite students to reflect on how their understanding of identity has changed during the unit and create a “My Identity Journey” timeline.
• Dyslexia-Friendly Strategies:
  • Use clear, simple presentation templates with bullet points, images, and wide spacing.
  • Provide written instructions and verbal explanations.
  • Allow students to record their oral presentations using audio or video for less writing demand.

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Assessment

• Formative assessment during lesson:
  Listening for student ability to articulate their identity using vocabulary and concepts from the unit.
  Observation of engagement and creativity in presentations.
• Success criteria checklist:
  • Presentation includes personal identity elements (culture, family, beliefs, interests).
  • Presentation format chosen suits learner’s strengths.
  • Student speaks confidently or shares meaning in chosen medium.
  • Student demonstrates respectful listening during peers' presentations.

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Resources Required

• Presentation templates (A4 sheets – poster template; digital slide templates)
• Pens, markers, coloured paper
• Tablets/laptops (optional)
• Timer or stopwatch

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Teacher Reflection Notes (Post-Lesson)

• Evaluate student engagement and ability to synthesize ideas about identity.
• Note which presentation types students gravitate towards for future planning.
• Consider best ways to celebrate diversity further in the school community (Identity Fair).
• Reflect on effectiveness of dyslexia-friendly supports and differentiation strategies.

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This lesson plan respects the Western Australian Year 5-6 Health curriculum focus on identity and positive self-concept as detailed in AC9HP6P01 and elaborations about role models, cultural connections and self-identity . It incorporates developmentally appropriate tasks for Year 6 students, balancing creativity, reflection and oral communication within a 45-minute timeframe, and includes teacher-provided differentiation and dyslexia-friendly options as requested.