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Identity Shield Instructions

Students will create a personalized “identity shield” that illustrates at least four facets of their identity—interests, culture, values, and goals—by selecting symbols, colors, and text to represent each facet.

This lesson builds self-awareness, celebrates individual diversity, and fosters a supportive classroom community by allowing students to share and reflect on who they are.

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Review and Prepare Materials

10 minutes

Step 1

Activate Prior Knowledge

5 minutes

Step 2

Model Shield Creation

7 minutes

Step 3

Independent Artistic Work

12 minutes

Step 4

Gallery Walk & Reflection

6 minutes

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Many Pieces of Me

What Makes You… You?

Example Identity Shield

Shield Quadrants Explained

Let’s Get Started!

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