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Which subject	Personal development
What topic	Community cohesion
What length (min)	30
What age group	Doesn't matter
Class size	20
What curriculum
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Number of slides	5
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Lesson plan

Topic

Community Cohesion

Objectives

To understand the concept of community cohesion and its significance.
To identify factors that contribute to a cohesive community.
To explore ways to promote community cohesion in various settings.
To encourage respect for diversity within communities.

Materials

Whiteboard and markers
Projector and screen for presentation
Printed handouts with key concepts and activities
Sticky notes and pens
A short video clip on community cohesion (5 minutes long)

Grade/Age Group

Suitable for students of all grades (Primary and Secondary).

Subject

Personal Development

Class Size

20 students

Length of Lesson

30 minutes

National Curriculum Compliance

This lesson aligns with the UK National Curriculum in Personal, Social, Health, and Economic Education (PSHEE) by addressing social responsibility, respect, and inclusion within communities.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length	Details
1	Introduction	5 min	Introduce the topic of community cohesion. Discuss what students think it means to belong to a community.
2	Video Presentation	5 min	Show a short video clip that illustrates community cohesion. Briefly discuss after watching.
3	Group Discussion	10 min	Divide students into small groups. Have them discuss factors that contribute to community cohesion and share their thoughts on the importance of diversity.
4	Interactive Activity	5 min	Each group creates a 'Community Cohesion Mind Map' on sticky notes, highlighting ideas and factors contributing to cohesion.
5	Sharing and Summarising	3 min	Groups share their mind maps briefly. Teacher summarizes key points highlighted by students.
6	Conclusion and Homework	2 min	Conclude the lesson by reiterating the importance of cohesion. Assign homework: Students write a reflection on ways they can contribute to community cohesion. Homework will be collected for assessment without presentations.

Homework

Write a short reflection (200-250 words) on how you can contribute to improving community cohesion in your local area.

Assessment

Monitor group discussions and mind maps for understanding.
Review and provide feedback on homework reflections without requiring presentations in class.