The best way to learn is to ask. Do not rob yourself, learn how to ask for bettering yourself

1. LIFE ORIENTATION
GRADE:10B

2. LESSON AIMS & OBJECTIVES
At the end of the lesson learners will be able to:
 Rrecognise different changes that may happen in our
lives.
 Learners will be aware of how to cope with change.
 Know that there are many reasons for change.
 Understand that nothing stays the same.
 Identify ways in which they can help you cope with
change.

3. What is Change?

4. What is Change?
 Change can be defined in various definition.
 In simple term we will define: Change as an act or
process through which something becomes
different.
 For example, take or use another instead of. “ He
decided to change his name”

5. Reasons for Change.
 There are many reason for change.
 When you need to change friends, for various reasons, e.g.
bad influence.
 To break up with your girlfriend or boyfriend because the love
you had is just not there anymore.
 Experiencing your parents divorce or loved one dies.
 Changing the school or move to new village, town or city.

6. The four category of change.
 Sudden change: Something happening, coming, or done
quickly, without warning, or unexpectedly
 Difficult change: Changes that are out of control and we
have to find way to think positively about what has happened
 Exciting change: Embrace who you are and do what you
love.
 Small change: Happen every day; from what we eat, what
we wear, how we get to school and so on.


7. Coping with Change
 To cope with all changes that are happening in your life as
you grow to adulthood.
 One of the most important things is to be aware of the
changes and realise that they are normal.
 Communicate with others and make friends with people who
will support you.

8. Communication helps to cope with change
 It is important to communicate with your parents.
 Feeling unsure about life and changes in your body,
talk to adults your trust and good friends.
 Learn how to be a good listener to your friends too.
 Say how you feel so that others can understand
what is happening in your life.

9. Make friends.
 Be friendly, smile, laugh and show you enjoy talking to
others.
 Listen when others are talking to you.
 Do not tease or make fun of others in a nasty way.
 Be a good friend to have a friend.

10. Friends help to cope with change
 They get you involved in youth, sports, music, or community
groups.
 They make you feel that you belong to a group.
 They make you feel more secure because you know they
understand you.
 They accept you for who you are.

11. Key message
 We all react differently to changes in our lives.
 Changes are inevitable, certain to happen
 Nothing stay the same.
 Some changes are harder to cope with than others.
 The important thing to do when struggling with how
we are feeling, we need to be able to ask for help
and talk to someone.

12. Home Activity
 Assessment: on google forms using the
following link
 goo.gl/forms/WLtgiFBlFELkSwib2