Lesson summary
Students explore how their mindset can be shaped by external factors such as their relationships and environment. By recognising their behavioural patterns, students will be more self-aware and empowered to manage these factors more effectively and take charge of their own mindset.
Learning intentions:
Students will...
- investigate how different relationships can impact on their own and others’ health and wellbeing.
Success criteria:
Students can...
- describe positive and negative self-beliefs and how these can be influenced by different people and settings
- evaluate how their self-beliefs can impact their mood, behaviour and relationships
- demonstrate some strategies to help them practise a positive mindset and reduce the impact of negative influences.
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Lesson details
Skills
- Social skills
- Reflection
UN Sustainable Development Goals
Target 4.7: By 2030, ensure that all learners acquire the knowledge and skills needed to promote sustainable development, including, among others, through education for sustainable development and sustainable lifestyles, human rights, gender equality, promotion of a culture of peace and non-violence, global citizenship and appreciation of cultural diversity and of culture’s contribution to sustainable development.
Curriculum Mapping
Health and Physical Education - Years 7 and 8 - Personal, social and community health - Making healthy and safe choices:
- Investigate how media and influential people impact attitudes, beliefs, decisions and behaviours in relation to health, safety, relationships and wellbeing (AC9HP8P09).
General Capabilities - Personal and Social Capability - Years 7 and 8 - Self-awareness:
- Evaluate how emotional responses influence behaviour and consider the consequences of these responses.
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Additional Info
This lesson has been created in collaboration with LifeChanger Foundation to support teachers to deliver high-quality Health and Physical Education, as well as Social and Emotional Learning experiences.
LifeChanger’s facilitated programs and workshops aim to empower young people (Years 5-12) to live thriving, resilient lives. For more information, visit lifechanger.org.au.
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