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Which subject	Personal development
What topic	Getting to know ourselves and others
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 9
Class size	20
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Lesson plan

Lesson Plan: Getting to Know Ourselves and Others

Subject

Personal Development

Topic

Getting to Know Ourselves and Others

Grade/Age Group

Grade 9

Duration

30 minutes

Number of Students

20

Objectives

• To enhance self-awareness through reflection.
• To promote understanding of others’ perspectives.
• To foster a respectful classroom environment that values diversity.

Materials

• Whiteboard and markers
• Sticky notes or index cards
• Pens or pencils
• Handout with reflection questions
• A timer

Correspondence with National Curriculum

• The lesson aligns with the Canadian personal development curriculum focusing on self-awareness, relationship skills, and appreciation of diversity.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length (Minutes)	Details
1	Introduction	5	Introduce the topic and objectives. Explain why getting to know ourselves and others is important.
2	Self-Reflection Activity	10	Have students write down three things they like about themselves on sticky notes. Discuss the importance of self-acceptance.
3	Pair Share	5	Students pair up and share their self-reflections with a partner. Encourage active listening.
4	Understanding Others	5	Distribute reflection questions to be answered individually. Focus on understanding others' experiences and feelings.
5	Group Discussion	5	Facilitate a class discussion based on insights from the reflection questions, encouraging respect for diverse perspectives.
6	Wrap-Up and Homework Reminder	5	Summarize key points from the lesson. Assign homework: Send a written reflection on how they can better understand their peers, due next class.

Homework

Students will write a brief reflection (one page) on how they can better understand their peers and incorporate diverse perspectives in their daily interactions. This homework will be submitted electronically to ensure privacy and avoid presentations in class.

Assessment

• Formative assessment will take place through observations during discussions and activities.
• The homework will be assessed based on completeness and thoughtfulness instead of presentation.

Additional Notes

Encourage inclusivity and respect for personal boundaries during discussions. Be prepared to intervene and provide support if sensitive topics arise.

Lesson script