Webpages – HS.30 – Factors of Self-Image (PowerPoint)
This LifeKnowledge lesson (HS.30) teaches high school students about factors that influence self-image. Students define “self-image,” explore its physical, emotional, and intellectual divisions, identify positive and negative factors that affect how people see themselves, and examine controllable ways to promote a positive self-image. The lesson includes an interest approach using magazine advertisements, teaching content, a personal asset evaluation, and an assessment.
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 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
- 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.
- Key Terms
- Self-image; Physical Self-image; Emotional Self-image; Intellectual Self-image
Downloads & Links
Lesson plan
Presentation
Aligned Standards
National Standards
- NPH-H.9-12.5Using Communication Skills to Promote Health — Analyze how interpersonal communication affects relationships.