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Which subject	Health and social care
What topic	ADHD
What length (min)	30
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Lesson Plan: Understanding ADHD

Subject: Health and Social Care
Topic: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Grade: Year 5
Duration: 30 minutes

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Learning Objectives

By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:

1. Define ADHD and understand its characteristics.
2. Recognise the signs and symptoms of ADHD.
3. Discuss the importance of empathy and support for individuals with ADHD.

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Lesson Outline

Introduction (5 minutes)

• Engage the Class: Start with a short question: "Has anyone heard about ADHD?" Allow students to share their thoughts.
• Define ADHD: Explain that ADHD stands for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. It is a condition that affects how people pay attention and control their impulses.

What is ADHD? (10 minutes)

• Characteristics of ADHD:

  • Inattention: Difficulty focusing, forgetfulness, and trouble following instructions.
  • Hyperactivity: Being very active, fidgeting, or talking too much.
  • Impulsivity: Acting without thinking, interrupting others, or having difficulty waiting.

• Class Activity:

  • Ask students to raise their hands if they have felt distracted or restless at times. Use this to illustrate that everybody can experience these feelings, but for some, it can be very challenging.

Signs and Symptoms (10 minutes)

• Discussion: Talk about common signs of ADHD, such as:

  • Trouble staying organised.
  • Difficulty listening when spoken to.
  • Frequently losing things necessary for tasks.

• Group Activity:

  • Divide the class into small groups. Give each group a scenario involving a child with ADHD. Ask them to identify which characteristics they see in the child from the scenario. After a few minutes, discuss their findings with the class.

Supporting Those with ADHD (5 minutes)

• Empathy and Understanding:

  • Explain why it is important to support and empathise with friends who may have ADHD. Discuss how everyone deserves kindness and understanding.

• Ways to Support:

  • Encouraging friends to focus.
  • Being patient when they are talking or working.
  • Including them in games and activities.

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Conclusion (5 minutes)

• Recap: Review what ADHD is, its characteristics, and how we can support those who have it.
• Q&A: Allow students to ask questions about ADHD and clarify any doubts.
• Final Thought: Remind students that being supportive and kind to everyone, regardless of their challenges, makes our community stronger!

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Resources

• ADHD information leaflet (for students)
• Video clip on ADHD (if available)
• Scenario cards for group discussion

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Assessment

• Observe group discussions and contributions.
• Assess understanding through the ability to recap main points at the end of the lesson.

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Note

This lesson plan aligns with the UK National Curriculum for Health Education, promoting understanding and empathy among peers.