YEAR 7 ( AGE 11-12 ) OVERVIEW OF THE TOPIC
CHANGING ME – PSHE (JIGSAW)
In this Puzzle, pupils explore the kinds of changes that may happen to themselves and those around them as they get older. Th ere is a lesson recapping on what happens to the body physically in puberty, and then they learn more about how their brains change and consider how this may affect their emotions and behaviour. Pupils learn what influences these changes and develop strategies for self-regulation as well as exploring other sources of support. Selfimage is revisited, and how this may change as we get older. This Puzzle also gives pupils the time to consider other external changes in the lives of themselves and others that they cannot control (such as changes in their family, moving house, moving to a new school etc.) and how they can use and develop different strategies and skills that they already have to prepare for these and move forwards positively.
KNOWLEDGE • • • • • • •
Know how my body changes in puberty Know that I have my own image of myself and that may be different to how others see me Know that changing circumstances have an impact on families and we sometimes need to adapt to these Know that I have the right to change my mind Know some ways that my brain is starting to change as get older Know that I might experience different moods as I grow and change Know that I have some skills that will help me manage transitions in my life.
SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL • • •
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Express how I feel about the changes that happen during puberty Be confident with my own self-image Use my experiences, including mistakes and setbacks, to make appropriate changes to my plans and behaviour Have some strategies for selfregulation Use coping strategies to support myself and others during changing circumstances Be able to give support to others who are experiencing personal problems Prepare myself emotionally for the next school year
QUESTIONS FOR FAMILY LEARNING • • • • • • • • • •
Have you heard any myths about puberty? Where do you think they came from? What kind of things have you learnt about puberty in the classroom Have you get any more questions that you would like to ask? How do you feel about puberty and change? Do books and magazines give a real picture of what it is like to grow up? What kind of things might affect how people change in their teenage years Why do you think some people want to change how they look? Do you know what things are signs that your brain is changing and growing? How can you take charge of your moods?
KEY VOCABULARY FOR THE WHOLE TOPIC
Change, Puberty, Truth, Myth, Image, Traits, Characteristics, Self-image, Influence, Changes, Circumstance, Mind, Brain, Adolescent /Adolescence, Maturity, Stimulated, Impulse, Emotion, Mood, Factors, Mindset, Hormones, Memory, Reflect, Planning, Self -regulation,
NOTES FOR PARENTS • •
Pupils have already covered a lot about puberty in Year 6 PSHE & science lessons – therefore, all sessions this year will be in mixed classes so as to normalise topics which will be discussed. There will still be discussions about methods of conception, including IVF There will be discussions about body image / self-esteem and the role of social media on our perceptions.