Lesson Plan 1

“We and They” Lesson 1 (1 lesson) Overall Key Questions: What are the factors that shape our identity? How can identity be used to include or exclude us from membership in various groups? The lesson below provides a good opportunity to begin to explore how the perceptions we have of others can affect our behaviour. The lesson could also be adapted as a homework exercise or as a quick...

Lesson Plan 1

“The Individual and society” – Identity (2 lessons) Overall Key Questions: What are the factors that shape our identity? How can identity be used to include or exclude us from membership in various groups? Lesson 1 Name Free Write Activity This activity serves as an introduction to exploring identity. Names can provide insight into culture, family traditions and, in the case of South...

Lesson Plan 2

Lesson 2 The Bear that Wasn’t This activity explores the construction of our identities further and begins to help learners to see that our identity can often determine how we are treated and how we treat others. Key Question: What are the factors that shape our identity? How do I see myself? How do I believe others see me? What makes you who you are? What influences your ...