1. Topic – identity Lesson 10
Aim
To look at family structures in the UK. What is the influence of family life on your
identity?
Objectives/Questions
1. Understand the different types of family structures in the UK
2. To look at the importance of family, the influence it has on your identity
3. To look at nature (go back to look at biological identity) vs nurture
(social/environment identity)
Differentiation for SEN students
Lesson Plan
Teacher Student Time
Starter: Quick look at Find the similarities and 10 minutes
culture over time: pictures differences in the pictures.
of different places over What has happened make
time. these changes? Have the
changes had an impact on
the culture of these places?
Task 1: Go through the Sort card exercise. 10 minutes
different family structures
in the UK.
Task 2: Make your case! In groups they will have 5 10 minutes
Students must make the minutes to make a 30
case for what is more second presentation about
important – nature or whether feel nature or
nurture. nurture is more important
to forming an identity.
10 minutes
Extra work for gifted and talented students
Some people say that nature has the biggest influence because...
Some people say that nurture has the biggest influence because...
My personal opinion is...
Plenary
Teacher notes down good arguments from each group and goes into more detail about
it. Ask other groups whether they thought these points good, and get an overall class
consensus about the nature vs nurture argument. 10 minutes