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Which subject	Health and social care
What topic	Friendships
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 5
Class size	20
What curriculum
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Lesson plan

Lesson Plan: Friendships

Subject

Health and Social Care

Topic

Friendships

Grade/Age Group

Year/Grade 5 (Ages 10-11)

Duration

30 minutes

Number of Students

20

Objectives

1. Understand the importance of friendships in personal well-being.
2. Identify the traits of a good friend.
3. Evaluate the qualities of their own friendships.

Materials

• Whiteboard and markers
• Chart paper and colored markers
• Pre-prepared friendship trait cards (positive attributes)
• Reflection worksheets (for homework)
• Sticky notes

National Curriculum Alignment

This lesson aligns with the social-emotional learning standards, focusing on relationship skills, self-awareness, and social awareness.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length (minutes)	Details
1	Introduction to Friendships	5	Start with a brief discussion on what friendships mean to students. Ask them to share their thoughts.
2	Characteristics of Good Friends	10	Divide students into small groups to brainstorm traits of a good friend. Each group presents their list.
3	Class Discussion	5	Facilitate a class discussion on the traits shared and highlight common themes. Encourage respectful debate on differing views.
4	Personal Reflection	5	Distribute sticky notes for students to write down one quality they have as a friend and one they wish to improve.
5	Homework Assignment	5	Explain the reflection worksheet where students evaluate their friendships based on the class discussion. Collect worksheets at the end.

Assessment

• Monitor group discussions for engagement and understanding.
• Review reflection worksheets to assess individual understanding.

Homework

• Complete the reflection worksheet, evaluating personal friendships and desired improvements in a quiet setting. Collect worksheets at the end of the class for feedback.

Follow-Up

Consider scheduling a follow-up lesson to discuss the outcomes of the homework and further explore resolving conflicts within friendships.

Lesson script