Olympic dreams (KS2)

Teacher notes

This lesson introduces Catherine in Kampala, Uganda - the country's first female Olympic boxer. It considers Catherine's achievements and the challenges she has overcome, including those based on gender. This lesson is suitable for KS2 and above. **Lyfta Core themes:** Equality and Human Rights, Health and Wellbeing, Learning and Growth, Professions and Entrepreneurship, **Lyfta Core Skills and Values**: Coaching & Mentoring, Collaboration & Teamwork, Courage & Self-Confidence, Healthy Living, Resilience & Perseverance, Work Ethic. **SDGs:** 3,5. **National Curriculum Objectives:** KS2 English Reading comprehension: 2b retrieve and record information/ identify key details from fiction and non/fiction (Retrieve) 2c summarise main ideas from more than one paragraph (Summarise) 2d make inferences from the text/ explain and justify inferences with evidence from the text (Inference) Writing composition: - draft and write notes - compose and rehearse sentences orally - retrieve, record and present information from non-fiction - explain and discuss their understanding of what they have read - provide reasoned justifications for their views. KS2 PSHE L9. about stereotypes; how they can negatively influence behaviours and attitudes towards others; strategies for challenging stereotypes L27. about stereotypes in the workplace and that a person’s career aspirations should not be limited by them.