aidemia--modules-lessonstartideas_type	Give a creative idea how to begin a lesson
Which subject	Health and social care
What age group	Year or Grade 8
What topic	Wellbeing
Quantity	1
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Beginning the Lesson on Wellbeing in Health and Social Care

Lesson Starter: "The Wellbeing Wheel"

Objective: To engage students in understanding the multifaceted aspects of wellbeing and how they interact in daily life.

Materials Needed:

• A large wheel graphic divided into sections (and printed out or drawn on a whiteboard)
• Sticky notes in different colours
• Markers

Activity Description:

1. Introduction (5 minutes): Start the lesson with a brief discussion on what wellbeing means. Ask students to share their thoughts and experiences related to feeling well or unwell, both physically and mentally.

2. Present the Wellbeing Wheel (5-10 minutes): Introduce the concept of the "Wellbeing Wheel," a visual representation that includes different components of wellbeing such as:

   • Physical Health
   • Mental Health
   • Social Relationships
   • Emotional Wellbeing
   • Environmental Factors
   • Financial Stability
   • Spiritual Wellbeing

   You can draw this wheel together on the whiteboard or use a printed graphic.

3. Sticky Note Reflection (10 minutes): Give each student a few sticky notes in different colours. Ask them to write down one word or short phrase for each section of the wheel that represents how they feel about that aspect of their own wellbeing. For example, under "Physical Health," a student might write "active" or "tired."

4. Creating a Class Wellbeing Wall (10 minutes): Allow students to stick their notes on the corresponding sections of the wheel. As they do so, discuss as a class how these components are interconnected and can affect overall wellbeing.

   • Encourage them to think about how they can improve or maintain their wellbeing in each area.

5. Conclusion of the Starter (5 minutes): Wrap up by highlighting that the exploration of wellbeing will be central to today's lesson. Invite students to think about what actions they can take in their daily lives to enhance their wellbeing across the wheel's areas.

Transition to the Main Lesson:

Now that students have shared and visualised their thoughts on wellbeing, segue into deeper discussions on each component, focusing on practical strategies for enhancing their own and others' wellbeing in health and social contexts.

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By beginning with an interactive and visual exercise, you foster an inclusive and collaborative environment, setting the stage for more in-depth learning about wellbeing in health and social care.