3. Objective
Through this lesson on identity students will
be able to define identity and learn about
himself or herself as a person. Students will
also discover why identity is important to
them as a person. They will recognize how
people are similar and different by creating
mirrors representing their identity and
sharing them with each other.
4. Standards
9.1.3.A: Know and use the elements and principles
of each art form to create works in the arts and
humanities.
9. 1.3. B: Recognize, Know, Use, and Demonstrate a
variety of appropriate arts elements and principles to
produce, review, and revise, original works in the arts.
9.1.3.H: Handles materials, equipment, and tools
safely at work and performance spaces.
5. Materials
A copy of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
White Yarn 24 inches in length
2 Pieces of square shaped Cardboard size 11X11
2 pieces of foil size 12X12
Markers
Magazines
Glue
Tape
Scissors
Single Hole Punch
Ruler
7. Vocabulary
Identity Age
Characteristics Ethnic
Family Economic
Occupation Political
Recreation Collage
Religion
Geography
Gender
Health
8. Essential Questions
What is identity?
What makes a person’s identity?
How are we similar? How are we different?
Why is identity important?
9. Procedures
Read Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
Define Identity
Video
Discuss Identity Characteristics
Guided Activity: Ask students to share characteristics that make up their identity
Students Work in Pairs to discuss Snow White and the Queens identity
Project
Discuss Similarities and Differences
13. Extensions and Modifications
Extensions Modifications
Write a personal narrative Assist in gluing and cutting
Something they have learned Instead of discussing with
from this project groups or class they can share
with aide or teacher
