Lesson summary
Students will conduct research on a positive role model to identify and evaluate the path they took to reach their goals. They will engage in a creative task to represent their findings and evaluate how they can apply what they’ve learned to their own lives, specifically in regard to goal setting.
Learning intentions:
Students will:
- conduct research on a positive role model to identify and evaluate the path they took to reach their goals.
Success criteria:
Students can...
- assess what makes a positive role model and give examples of role models they aspire to
- conduct research and present their findings in a creative way
- evaluate how they can apply what they’ve learned to their own lives, specifically in regard to goal setting.
Lesson guides and printables
Lesson details
Skills
- Communication
- Collaboration
- Social skills
- Curiosity
- Empathy
- Digital literacy
- 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.
The Arts – Media Arts – Years 7 and 8:
- Design and structure media arts works to communicate ideas, perspectives and meaning for an intended audience (AC9AMA8C01).
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
- Role Model Research worksheet (1 per pair)
- Digital devices
- A4 paper (1 per pair)
- Colouring pencils or textas
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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