Lesson summary
Students will identify life goals and recognise how working towards them can create focus and a sense of purpose. They will explore their passions to devise a bucket list and consider how choices they make in life can determine their path.
Learning intentions:
Students will...
- learn how their interests and passions can help pave their life path and provide a sense of purpose.
Success criteria:
Students can...
- create a bucket list based on their passions and interests
- describe how their choices have influenced their unique life path
- list practical ways to share their passions and interests with others.
Lesson guides and printables
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Lesson details
Skills
- Communication
- Collaboration
- Curiosity
- Leadership
- Reflection
- Creativity
- Critical thinking
Curriculum Mapping
Health and Physical Education – Years 7 and 8 – Personal, social and community health – Identities and change:
- Analyse and reflect on the influence of values and beliefs on the development of identities (AC9HP8P01).
General Capabilities – Personal and Social Capability – Years 7 and 8 – Self-awareness:
- Evaluate strategies for developing personal qualities and describe how they assist achieving growth.
Syllabus outcome: (PD4-1)
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
Resources Required
- Bucket List worksheet (1 per student)
- Call to Adventure prompts (print A3)
- Call to Adventure worksheet (1 per student)
- Choose Your Own Adventure slides
- Choose Your Own Adventure board game (1 per 6 students)
- Bingo template (1 per student)
- Sticky notes (3-4 per student)
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 (Year 5-12) to live thriving, resilient lives. For more information, visit lifechanger.org.au.
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