Attitude is everything

Teacher notes

This lesson is suitable for KS2 or lower KS3 and is adaptable. **🚦Please note that the issue of colourism is raised in the film. Our approach is that laughing such things off is not OK. We address this issue in recognition of the problematic nature of such comments.** **Colourism:** is prejudice or discrimination against individuals with a dark skin tone, typically among people of the same ethnic or racial group. - Source: Oxford English Dictionary. **Lyfta core themes: ** Community and Citizenship, Culture and Identity, Learning and Growth, Health and Wellbeing, Relationships. **Lyfta core skills and values**: Collaboration & Teamwork, Coping Methods, Critical Thinking, Empathy & Understanding Others, Healthy Living, Intercultural Competence, Lifelong Learning, Resilience & Perseverance, Respect. **SDGs:** 3, 11. **National Curriculum objectives:** KS2 PSHE H2. about the elements of a balanced, healthy lifestyle H3. about choices that support a healthy lifestyle, and recognise what might influence these H4. how to recognise that habits can have both positive and negative effects on a healthy lifestyle H7. how regular (daily/weekly) exercise benefits mental and physical health H8. about how sleep contributes to a healthy lifestyle H15. that mental health, just like physical health, is part of daily life H16. about strategies and behaviours that support mental health H18. about everyday things that affect feelings and the importance of expressing feelings. KS3 PSHE H2. to understand what can affect wellbeing and resilience H4. simple strategies to help build resilience to negative opinions, judgements and comments H5. to recognise and manage internal and external influences on decisions which affect health and wellbeing H9. strategies to understand and build resilience, as well as how to respond to disappointments and setbacks H10. a range of healthy coping strategies and ways to promote wellbeing and boost mood, including physical activity, participation and the value of positive relationships in providing support H13. the importance of, and strategies for, maintaining a balance between school, work, leisure and exercise H14. the benefits of physical activity and exercise for physical and mental health and wellbeing H15. the importance of sleep and strategies to maintain good quality sleep H16. to recognise and manage what influences choices about physical activity. KS3 Geography to extend locational knowledge of world’s countries (Pakistan) Asia, focusing on key physical and human characteristics, including the major city Karachi to develop understanding of human geography of Karachi, e.g. population, urbanisation; economic activity. KS2 Citizenship to know what makes a healthy lifestyle, including the benefits of exercise, what affects mental health, and how to make informed choices. KS2 PE to opportunities to discuss and inspire competitive and friendly games of cricket, modified where appropriate, and apply basic principles of the game.