Identity Shapes Our Health Choices
Understanding how who we are influences our wellbeing Year 5 Health Education WALT: Understand how identity influences health
What Makes You... YOU?
Think about what makes you unique Your family, culture, interests, beliefs Your abilities, experiences, and dreams
Understanding Identity
Identity is everything that makes you who you are It includes your family background and culture Your interests, hobbies, and talents Your beliefs, values, and experiences Identity helps shape how you see yourself and the world
How Identity Influences Our Choices
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Identity and Health Connections
Work in groups of 5 students Discuss: How does your identity affect your health? Think about food, exercise, sleep, and feelings Share one example with your group Be respectful of different backgrounds and choices
Real Examples of Identity and Health
Maria's family cooks fresh vegetables from their garden Ahmed plays soccer because his older brother taught him Lily practices meditation because her family values mindfulness Jake chooses water over soft drinks because his sports coach recommended it Sarah walks to school with friends from her neighbourhood
Our identity is like a compass - it helps guide us toward choices that feel right for who we are.
What We've Learned Today
Identity is everything that makes you unique Our identity influences our health choices Family, culture, and interests all play a role Different identities lead to different healthy choices Understanding our identity helps us make good decisions Everyone's path to health looks different - and that's okay!