MS.22 Understanding Self-Image (PowerPoint)
This is a National FFA Organization LifeKnowledge middle school lesson (MS.22) titled “Understanding Self-Image.” Through a spoon-reflection interest approach, collaborative definition activities, hieroglyphic drawings, and a flow-chart exercise, students learn to define self-image, identify factors that positively and negatively affect it, and describe how a healthy self-image supports growth and success. The lesson includes teaching strategies, application activities (classroom, FFA, and SAE), transparency masters, a student worksheet, and an assessment.
At a glance
- Learning objectives
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- Define self-image.
- List outside factors that positively and negatively affect the way one sees himself or herself.
- Describe how a healthy self-image can impact one's growth and success.
- Time required
- Instruction time for this lesson: 50 minutes.
- Grade level
- Middle School
- Materials
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- Metal Spoons—one per student
- Overhead Projector
- Pro and Con Handout
- Markers and/or Colored Pencils
- Paper
- MS.22.AS.A—one per student
- MS.22.TM.A
- MS.22.TM.B
- MS.22.TM.C
- MS.22.Assess—one per student
- Unit
- Stage One of Development—ME
- Problem Area
- What Foundational Skills Do I Need for Leadership?
- Precepts
- K1: Cope with Life's Trials. K3: Develop self-assurance and confidence
- Resources
- National FFA Organization's Essential Learnings, 2003.
- Key Terms
- Self-image; Emotional self-image; Intellectual self-image; Physical self-image
Downloads & Links
Lesson plan
Presentation
Aligned Standards
National Standards
- NPH-H5-8.1Describe the interrelationship of mental, emotional, social, and physical health during adolescence.