Feeling powerful
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explain what makes people feel powerful.
Key learning points
- We can all develop personal power and self-respect.
- Certain things give people power, such as strength, age, wealth and popularity.
- Some people have more power than others and some use it to cause harm.
- Being anonymous online can give people the feeling of power.
- Rules and laws can protect us from others with power.
Keywords
Personal power - the strength to know ourselves and make decisions about our actions
Self-respect - being proud of ourselves and valuing who we are
Popularity - being well-liked or admired by many people
Anonymous - unknown with a hidden identity
Common misconception
Online actions have no consequences.
Breaking the law online can have real legal consequences. This could include bullying, hate speech and threats, which are all illegal.
Teacher tip
Take time to talk through the ground rules at the beginning of this lesson.
Content guidance
Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour
Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Depiction or discussion of peer pressure or bullying
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the words with their definition.
something that is potentially dangerous
your gut feeling about something
someone who takes action when something bad happens
Q2.Bullying is when someone uses mean words or actions to hurt, scare or make someone feel bad on purpose.
Q3.Which statements are true?
Q4.Which of these are examples of peer pressure?
Q5.Match the start of each sentence with how it should end.
more power than others.
feel equal and respectful.
we should tell an adult we trust.
warning signs called red flags.
Q6.We all have around what we will and won't allow.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the word with its definition.
the strength to know ourselves and make decisions about our actions
being proud of ourselves and valuing who we are
being well-liked or admired by many people
Q2.Which of the following doesn't usually give people power?
Q3.Which statements are true?
Q4.Being online can give people the feeling of power.
Q5.Some people can use their power to cause harm. What can protect us from others with power?
Q6.Which of the following are examples of someone using their personal power?
To help you plan your 5 RSHE (PSHE) lesson on: Feeling powerful, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your 5 RSHE (PSHE) lesson on: Feeling powerful, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
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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The assessment exit quiz will test your pupils' understanding of the key learning points.
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