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My Identity Map

Identity is the mix of experiences, relationships, interests, culture, values and qualities that help make you who you are. Everyone’s identity is different, and it can change over time. You decide what you feel comfortable sharing. You may write, draw or pass on any personal prompt.

Explore an example

At the library makerspace, Grace, Omar-Mae and Zach are planning a display about things that help people feel like themselves. Grace enjoys designing, values fairness and loves spending time with her cousins. Omar-Mae is interested in music, speaks more than one language with family and feels connected to community celebrations. Zach likes building models, is curious about nature and admires people who include others. They notice that some parts of identity are shared, while other parts are personal. No one has to share anything private to take part.

1.In your own words, explain what identity means. Include at least two kinds of things that can contribute to it.

2.Select every factor in the makerspace story that could influence a person's identity.

Interests and hobbies
Family and relationships
Values
Culture and language
Strengths and experiences
The colour of the makerspace walls only

3.Name one identity influence that Grace and Zach might both relate to, and one influence that is different for them in the story.

4.A person's identity is fixed and cannot change as they grow or have new experiences.

TrueFalse

5.Complete the sentence: People may share some parts of their identity, while other parts are to them.

Build your own identity map

Choose only the details you are comfortable sharing. You can use general words, symbols or imagined examples instead of private information. Add your own ideas to the map; there is no single correct identity map.

6.Choose three or more branches for your map from this list, or invent your own: interests, strengths, values, important people, culture or languages, places, experiences, hopes. Write the branches you chose.

7.For two branches you chose, add one example or symbol for each. You may use fictional or general examples instead of personal details.

Put “Me” or a symbol in the centre. Add at least three branches and connect each branch to an example, word or symbol. You may keep the map general or fictional.

8.Choose two branches on your map. Explain how they might connect or affect one another.

9.A classmate says they would rather not explain one branch of their identity map. Write a respectful response that supports their choice.

10.Complete one sentence: “One quality, interest or value people can appreciate in themselves is…” Explain why recognising strengths can support wellbeing.