Author: jmcminn

Year 5 & 6
Cycle A (Term 1 )

What makes up our identity?
PSHE (Health & Wellbeing)
Identity, Personal Attributes & Qualities,
Similarities & Differences, Individuality,
Stereotypes

In this unit the children will:
Investigate and clarify their own identities, exploring their personality and individuality
Explore the similarities and differences between themselves and others in the group, what do they have in common?
Explore ways to challenge stereotypes and assumptions about others
Discuss why stereotyping and assumptions may be dangerous

Key Vocabulary
Identity- All of the things by which a person is known and recognised
Personality– All of the qualities that make a person different from others
Individuality-The qualities and specific characteristics that make someone different from all others
Stereotypes– A commonly held idea, often over simplified and inaccurate, about how a person behaves or presents themself
Assumptions-Ideas people hold, without asking questions or finding out accurate facts

Key Knowledge
Different factors contribute to a person’s identity (eg ethnicity, family, faith, culture, gender, hobbies, likes/dislikes)
Individuality and personal qualities also make up someone’s identity
Gender identity is part of personal identity and does not always correspond with biological sex
Stereotypes are not always accurate and can have a negative influence on behaviours and attitudes to others

How do you see yourself? Is this suitable???

Quality Assured Resources
(£- cost)
PSHE Association –Inclusion, belonging & Addressing Extremism (KS2-Yr5/6) “Stereotypes”
Premier League Stars– Developing Values Metro Charity, KS2, Gender