"Understanding Our Identity: Who Are We?"

Understanding Our Identity: Who Are We?

Year 7 Health and Physical Education Exploring Personal Identity Lesson 1 of 8

What Does Identity Mean to You?

Think about this question for a moment Share your initial thoughts with the class No right or wrong answers - just your ideas!

What Makes Up Our Identity?

Personal traits and characteristics Family background and culture Interests, hobbies, and talents Values and beliefs Experiences and memories Relationships with others

Let's Explore Together

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Identity Cards Activity

Take 4-5 sticky notes or cards Write ONE important part of your identity on each card Examples: 'good at football', 'I am creative', 'part of a big family' Place your cards on our class Identity Wall Volunteer to share one card with the class

Small Group Sharing Time

Form pairs or groups of three Take turns sharing something about your identity Use these prompts: • 'One thing that makes me unique is...' • 'A value that is important to me is...' Practice respectful listening

Our Class Identity Wall

Celebrating Diversity

'Our differences make us stronger as a community' Every person's identity is unique and valuable Empathy helps us understand and respect others We can learn from each other's experiences

Identity Changes Over Time

Our identity is not fixed - it grows and changes New experiences shape who we become Relationships influence our identity We can choose which values matter to us Growing up means discovering more about ourselves

Exit Reflection & Next Steps

Write or share: One new thing I learned about identity today What surprised you about your classmates' identities? How do you feel about exploring identity further? Next lesson: How our identities evolve and the impact of community