Year 8
Body image introduction
In this lesson we will define body image and understand how our perception of our body impacts our feelings and thoughts.
Year 8
Body image introduction
In this lesson we will define body image and understand how our perception of our body impacts our feelings and thoughts.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Body image' definition
- Perception of own body, and thoughts and feelings in response to this
- Realistic expectations and valuing ourselves
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5 Questions
Q1.
You can have positive and negative body image.
False
Q2.
Not everybody has body image.
True
Q3.
Only women worry about their appearance.
True
Q4.
Which of these impact our perception of body image?
Where we live
Q5.
Everything we see on social media is realistic.
Agree
5 Questions
Q1.
Which of these is a good definition of 'perception'.
A representation of something.
Representing something in a way that is true to life.
Q2.
Which words would you associate with positive body image? Multiple boxes may need to be checked.
Change
Q3.
It is important to value yourself.
False
Q4.
It is good to speak about body image.
False
Q5.
Which of these impact our perception of body image? Multiple boxes may need to be checked.
Where we live