Lesson Plan: Understanding Wellbeing and Its Impact

Subject: Personal, Social, Health, and Economic (PSHE) Education Grade Level: Secondary Year 7

Objective: By the end of this lesson, students will be able to define wellbeing, understand its importance, and identify how it can affect their lives.

Materials: - Whiteboard or flipchart - Markers - Projector or smartboard - Video resources (links provided below) - Worksheet resources (links provided below)

Introduction: 1. Begin the lesson by asking students what they think the term “wellbeing” means. Write their responses on the board. 2. Explain that wellbeing refers to a person’s overall state of being happy, healthy, and content in various aspects of life. 3. Share that in this lesson, students will explore the concept of wellbeing, understand its significance, and learn how it can impact their lives.

Lesson Outline: 1. Define Wellbeing (10 minutes) a. Present a clear definition of wellbeing, emphasizing its holistic nature. b. Discuss the different dimensions of wellbeing, such as physical, emotional, social, and mental wellbeing. c. Use examples to help students understand each dimension.

1. Factors Affecting Wellbeing (15 minutes) a. Introduce various factors that can influence wellbeing, such as relationships, physical health, mental health, school, and environment. b. Show a video resource that highlights the impact of these factors on wellbeing (e.g., “Factors Affecting Wellbeing” - https://youtu.be/12345). c. Engage students in a class discussion about the video, asking questions like:
   • How do these factors affect our wellbeing?
   • Can you think of any other factors that can influence wellbeing?
2. Effects of Poor Wellbeing (15 minutes) a. Discuss the consequences of poor wellbeing, such as stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, and difficulties in relationships. b. Show a video resource that demonstrates the effects of poor wellbeing (e.g., “The Impact of Poor Wellbeing” - https://youtu.be/67890). c. Facilitate a class discussion based on the video, asking questions like:
   • How can poor wellbeing affect our daily lives?
   • What are some signs that someone may be experiencing poor wellbeing?
3. Promoting Wellbeing (15 minutes) a. Introduce strategies and practices that can enhance wellbeing, such as exercise, healthy eating, positive relationships, self-care, and seeking support. b. Distribute a worksheet resource (e.g., “Promoting Wellbeing Worksheet” - link provided) for students to complete individually or in pairs. c. Allow time for students to discuss their answers and share their thoughts with the class.

Assessment: 1. To assess students’ understanding of the lesson, assign them a short written reflection on the following prompt: “Explain in your own words what wellbeing means to you and how it can affect your life. Provide examples to support your answer.”

Differentiation: 1. For students who require additional support, provide sentence starters or a word bank to help them express their thoughts in the written reflection. 2. For students who need an extra challenge, encourage them to research and present on a specific aspect of wellbeing (e.g., mindfulness, resilience, or gratitude).

Plenary: 1. Recap the main points covered in the lesson, emphasizing the definition of wellbeing and its impact on individuals. 2. Ask students to share one thing they learned or found interesting during the lesson. 3. Encourage students to think about how they can apply the knowledge gained to improve their own wellbeing.

Video Resources: 1. Factors Affecting Wellbeing: https://youtu.be/12345 2. The Impact of Poor Wellbeing: https://youtu.be/67890

Worksheet Resources: 1. Promoting Wellbeing Worksheet: [Insert link to the worksheet resource]

Note: The video and worksheet resources provided are examples. Teachers should feel free to choose alternative resources that align with their teaching style and students’ needs.