Year 7, Unit 1Getting to know each other

Aims: for students to get to know each other and to consider the way in which they interact within the tutor group and with each other.

The following series of lessons utilises discussion as its main tool. Each slide has a stimulus or question for the students to discuss, either

in pairs or in larger groups. The only resources required are post-it notes, the students’ books and some statement cards in lesson 3.

Note to staff: this series of lessons has been structured in a different way from those of other year groups. I would very much like your feedback on how the lessons went. Also, if you have a moment, it

would be great if you could look at one of the other year groups’ units of work to let me and your PSHE team know how you would prefer to receive lessons. You can find all of the units of work and resources at

www.thomastalliswellbeing.moonfruit.com

Lesson 1 - The Rules

The following rules must be obeyed until I say otherwise.

● No talking unless you put your left hand up.

● You cannot use the word ‘THINK’.

● If your answer is wrong, you cannot answer

another question until next week

How fair are these rules?

● No talking unless you put your left hand up.

● You cannot use the word ‘THINK’.

● If your answer is wrong, you cannot answer another question until next week

Use the traffic lights in your planner to show what you think/feel about these rules...

LO1: To understand how and why rules are formed

StarterSolve the puzzle to reveal a key term you will need to

understand fully by the end of this unit.

Diver City

Task: Write down all the things you think

‘Diversity’ means - remember the rules from earlier!

When your list is complete - answer these questions with TRUE or FALSE only.

1. That was an easy task.2. The rules made it difficult.3. I know what diversity means now.4. I knew what it meant before.5. I wanted to ask a question but didn't.6. I have an idea about how we could improve this activity.

What could have made the last task

better?

Diversity means…variety - to have a range of differences

Why do you think the dance group Diversity chose it as a name?How do you think

this links to ‘rules’?

Complete this sentence:

“The best lesson is one where…………..”

Find someone who has a

similiar idea to you!

What rules might be needed for this type of lesson to

happen?

Why do classsrooms need rules?

What kind of rules do you think we will

need?

In groups: design THREE rules for the perfect tutorial lesson.

Your rules need to be fair and

achieveable.

Class vote!

We must agree on THREE rules as a

class.

Plenary Share three things that show your

learning

Lesson 2 - Language

Working in pairs

What do you remember from

last lesson?

Lesson 2 Starter - spot the link

All these things are

ways we can communicate.

LO2: To investigate the affect of the language we use.

LO2: To investigate the affect of the language we use.

What do you think you’ll know by the end of this

lesson?

What do you feel when you

see this?

What do you feel when you

see this?

What ways can words hurt or heal?

When words or actions are repeated with the intention to

hurt...

Why is it important to agree what

‘bullying’ is?

Click me here!

Anti-Bullying Week 2013

What will Tallis do this year?

Design a new symbol for Tallis students to

use this year for Antibullying week

Anti-Bullying Week 2013

What will Tallis do this year?

What do you think we

should do?

Spreading rumours

Order these statements into ‘most’ and ‘least’ hurtful

Calling someone a name that they

don’t likeIgnoring someone

Using the word ‘gay’ out of

context

Standing by when someone is being

bullied.

Laughing at the expense of

another persons feelings

Hitting somoneUsing social media to make another person feel bad

Asking someone ‘Are you ok?’

Plenary Share three things that show your

learning

Lesson 3 - Relationships

LO3: To understand the role that healthy relationships play

in our Wellbeing.

What is a relationship?

In pairs - what different types of

relationships can you see?

How might this lesson link to last

lesson?

Write all your ideas on a post it & be ready to

share in 2 minutes

You have been given some statements that might match the images below - read them now and discuss with your pair

A B C

D E F

What do you think about some of the

statements?Order them from ‘definitely true’ to

‘definitely not true’?

Order these statements...

Friends sometimes share secrets

You should hold hands with people you like

People who are in a relationship should kiss.

It’s ok to argue with people you are friends with.

You should never let an argument become a fight.

A good friend is someone who is loyal.

In groups: decide THREE rules for the perfect friendship

You need to think about if it is

possible to have rules in

friendship?

Does the perfect friendship exist?

Plenary Share three things that show your

learning