This lesson addresses the concept of gender stereotypes, traditional gender roles, their evolution over time, examples of related expectations and peer pressure, the impacts of gender stereotyping, and its unacceptability. The lesson aims to foster a deeper understanding of gender diversity and promote inclusivity.

This lesson focuses on forming positive relationships and understanding the key aspects of friendship. It begins by discussing the “ROCK” rules: Respect, Openmindedness, Communication, and Kindness. The lesson then delves into the process of building positive relationships, assessing confidence levels in aspects like identifying a good friend, managing friendship changes, and providing support. The concept of friendship is explored through Suli Breaks’ insights, including the significance of friends who add value to your life and the idea that friends reflect your own identity. The importance of having friends who are positive influences and share similar values is emphasised. Tips for creating good friendships are provided, including active listening, honesty, supporting personal growth, and being present in each other’s lives. The lesson also addresses challenges that can arise in friendships, asking students to create a creative piece highlighting such scenarios, their resolution, and aftermath. Finally, the lesson concludes with a piece of advice in green, offering teachers three key suggestions for fostering positive relationships: honest communication, empathy, and dedicated investment in the relationship-building process.

This lesson revolves around the topics of healthy relationships and gender stereotypes. Students engage with various activities to deepen their understanding of these subjects such as: Healthy Relationships: Students discuss features of healthy relationships, identifying signs of an unhealthy relationship. They learn to recognize the importance of self-esteem, values, negotiation, loyalty, trust, honesty, and respect. Features of a Relationship Activity: Students explore features of relationships such as spending time together, knowing each other’s family and friends, common interests, open communication, humor, and healthy arguments. They consider how each feature can be either healthy or unhealthy.

This assessment lesson focuses on evaluating students’ understanding of maintaining healthy relationships. The lesson begins with a brainstorming session, encompassing various topics covered in the curriculum. Students are informed of the assessment’s expectations and success criteria, involving the creation of a leaflet. Throughout the lesson, students are guided through the assessment process, learning how to identify healthy and unhealthy relationships, describe gender stereotypes, discuss healthy online relationships, and define inappropriate sexual behavior. The self-assessment component encourages students to reflect on their work and assign a grade based on their understanding and efforts. In this assessment-driven lesson, students consolidate their knowledge by applying it to practical tasks, ultimately demonstrating their understanding of forming positive relationships, recognizing gender stereotypes, promoting healthy relationships, understanding online dynamics, and identifying inappropriate behavior.

This lesson revolves around the themes of identifying inappropriate behavior, forming positive relationships, recognizing unhealthy relationship aspects, understanding gender stereotypes, and online safety. Students engage in various activities to develop their understanding and skills in these areas. Throughout the lesson, students gain a deeper understanding of identifying inappropriate behavior, fostering positive relationships, recognizing unhealthy aspects, understanding gender stereotypes, and staying safe online. They develop critical thinking skills, empathy, and the ability to respond appropriately to various scenarios.