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Trailblazers: Values, Beliefs and Self-Identity

SecondaryYear 7 - 8Health and Physical EducationHealthPhysical EducationSocialEqualitySport

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How do we build a sense of identity? Through the role models of the Australian Women’s Football team, and the film ‘Trailblazers’ students will identify different aspects that impact on identity including gender stereotypes, media portrayals, and inclusivity.

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Students will analyse and reflect on the influence of values and beliefs on the development of identity.

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    Investigating Influences on Identity
    SecondaryYear 7 - 8Health and Physical EducationHealthPhysical Education

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    Students will explore different aspects that impact identity including gender and inclusion.

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    Recognising Gender Stereotypes and their Impact on Relationships
    SecondaryYear 7 - 8Health and Physical EducationHealthPhysical Education
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    Reviewing Inclusivity in Sport and School
    SecondaryYear 7 - 8Health and Physical EducationSocialEquality

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    Students will reflect on what has shaped their own identity, what their values are, and create an identify profile to help explore what is important to them.

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    Exploring How Values and Beliefs Shape Identity
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    Using Our Voice (Survey Activity)
    SecondaryYear 7 - 8Health and Physical EducationHealthPhysical Education

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