Lesson Plan
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.
Audience
Time
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Materials
Prep
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

Slide Deck
Many Pieces of Me
What Makes You… You?
Example Identity Shield
Shield Quadrants Explained
Let’s Get Started!

Project Guide


Discussion


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Worksheet

