Body Image Lesson

A ready to use lesson (from KS3 upwards) to meet the PSHE/SRE Statutory Curriculum. Editable Powerpoint with 60 minutes worth of material. Resources use Publisher.
Learning Intentions:
 I can define what body image is
 I can select and measure factors of influence
 I can offer my critique on when body image becomes extreme justifying my opinion

The Lesson focuses on encouraging students to reflect and discuss the ‘perfect body’. Students learn about body diversity and modification when discussing what is ‘extreme’ and what is ‘normal’. Students debate and decide which factors in society influence body positivity such as celebrities, cultures, fashions and the media. Students are encouraged to think about what is needed to maintain a healthy and positive body image. Students have a fun creative activity whereby they design T-shirts that send a body positive message.
The lesson is fun and engaging allowing for students to develop critical thinking skills.
The Lesson includes:
 PowerPoint -9 slides
 Resources- table of influence, explanations and image sheet, T-shirt design worksheet, scale of influence slips

PowerPoint and resources are in comic sans, with size 14 font and slides have a yellow background to ensure that it is SEN inclusive. The lesson includes differentiated learning tasks that challenge students to be critical thinkers. The lesson includes assessment for learning opportunities and develops wider literacy skills.
The PowerPoint has teacher notes with suggested teaching ideas and questioning, as well as suggested timings. The Lesson and resources are non-specialist friendly.
Tried and tested lesson used by both specialist and non-specialist staff across inner city schools in the Northwest.

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