We are all similar, we are all different
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can describe similarities and differences between myself and other people.
Key learning points
- Everyone has many things in common; humans are more similar than different.
- However, we are still all unique and being different is not a bad thing.
- It is never ok to treat someone unfairly because they are different to us.
Keywords
Different - not the same as something else
Similar - being almost, but not exactly, the same as something else
Unique - being one of a kind or different from others
Common misconception
People who are different are nothing like me.
It can be easy to focus on the differences between us. However, all humans have many things in common. Even people who seem to be opposite to us, can have very similar experiences of the world.
Teacher tip
Refer to characters in books and famous people to point out that many of the people we admire are different to us, but can still be similar and inspirational.
Content guidance
Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the words with their definition.
to have the same opinion as someone else
to have a different opinion from someone else
someone's thoughts or opinions
when people disagree and give reasons why they think they are correct
Q2.Which of these statements are true?
Q3.What can we do if we think someone is being bullied?
Q4.Match the behaviour with whether it could damage or repair a friendship.
repair
repair
damage
damage
damage
Q5.Which of these do not define bullying?
Q6.Good friends with each other when they disagree.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the words with their definition.
not the same as something else
being almost, but not exactly, the same as something else
being one of a kind or different from others
Q2.Which of these statements are true?
Q3.Humans all have ...
Q4.It is __________ ok to treat someone unfairly because they are different to us.
Q5.Good friends are about each other’s similarities and differences.
Q6.Match the characteristics to whether it is the same or different for all humans.
a person's eye colour
having a skeleton
a person's height
having a brain
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The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
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