HS.30 Factors of Self-Image
This LifeKnowledge high school lesson (HS.30 “Factors of Self-Image”) teaches students to define self-image and explore the physical, emotional, and intellectual divisions of it. Through magazine ad analysis, a personal asset evaluation, and concept mapping, students identify factors that positively and negatively affect self-image and learn controllable ways to promote a positive self-image.
At a glance
- Learning objectives
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- Define "self-image."
- List what positively and negatively affects the way people see themselves.
- Interpret controllable factors that contribute to positive self-image.
- Time required
- Instruction time for this lesson: 50 minutes.
- Grade level
- High School
- Materials
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- Transparencies—HS.30.TM.A–C
- Overhead Projector
- Activity HS.30.AS.A—one per student
- Assessment HS.30.Assess—one per student
- Pictures or transparencies of popular advertisements from magazines geared toward teenagers (ads all with slender attractive models)
- Unit
- Stage One of Development—ME
- Problem Area
- How Do I Begin to Grow?
- Precepts
- K1: Cope with Life's Trials. K3: Develop self-assurance and confidence
- Key Terms
- Self-image, Physical Self-image, Emotional Self-image, Intellectual Self-image
- Resources
- Roehlkepartain, J.L., "Building Assets Together: 101 Group Activities for Helping Youth Succeed," Minneapolis, MN., Search Institute, 1995. National FFA Organization's "Essential Learnings" materials, 2003.
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Aligned Standards
National Standards
- NPH-H.9-12.5Using Communication Skills to Promote Health — Analyze how interpersonal communication affects relationships.