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Lesson 1: What is identity?

Year 6 RSE & PSHE lesson on identity: Pupils discuss their unique traits and construct personal identity mind maps. Emphasis on showing respect.

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Before the lesson

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Learning objectives

To understand what factors contribute to identity

Statutory guidance

PSHE Association’s Programme of Study for PSHE: Living in the wider world > H25 about personal identity; what contributes to who we are (e.g. ethnicity, family, gender, faith, culture, hobbies, likes/dislikes)

Success criteria

Cross-curricular links

Attention grabber

Main event

Differentiation

Pupils needing extra support: Could use the Activity: Identity sheet to create their own identity mind map from.

Pupils working at greater depth: Provide more examples of how other people see them.

Wrapping up

Assessing pupils' progression and understanding

Vocabulary

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Created by:

Sarah Huggins,

RSE & PSHE specialist

Sarah has over 20 years’ experience in education. Starting as a Primary teacher, Sarah then moved into an advisory role that covered both PSHE education and Citizenship. She delivers courses for teachers, as well as sessions for children and young…

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