What is Identity? – KS3 LLW (Year 8)

A thoughtful and accessible KS3 LLW Citizenship lesson helping pupils explore personal and group identity, belonging and the influences that shape who we are.
This lesson supports self‑reflection while encouraging respectful discussion of similarities and differences in a Northern Ireland context.
What’s included:

Fully resourced TEEP‑aligned lesson
Clear explanation of identity and how it can change over time
Personal identity spider diagram
Ranking task on influences (family, friends, media, school, religion, place)
Group and pair discussion activities
Exploration of belonging to groups – advantages and disadvantages
Reflection and self‑assessment section
Differentiation through support boxes and extensions

Perfect for:
✔ Year 8 LLW
✔ Identity, belonging and inclusion topics
✔ Building self‑awareness and empathy
✔ Discussion‑based classrooms
An excellent foundation lesson for later work on diversity, equality and respect.