Total Body Image

Starter

Complete the wordsearch that was given to you on your way in.

WALT

Discuss how the media influences our ideas about the ideal body image.

WILF:Students will understand what a ‘normal’ weight is

and when weight is becoming a problem.Students will learn about cultural differences in

attitude to food and body image.Some students will be able to describe the health

consequences of being too thin or too fat. Seal: Be considerate of other people’s feelings and

respect how others look and feel about the way they look.

Video Clips

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These three video clips are real life stories about three different people

In groups discuss each of the clips and how it makes you feel.

‘Fabricating beauty’

When you watched the DVD, what did you find most surprising?

How much work goes into creating ‘perfect’ pictures?

We saw top model Jodie Kidd’s face being made thinner. What do you think about this?

How do you think models feel about being manipulated?

Answer the following questions on your paper and then discuss as a class.

Does this person look healthy ? Why ?

Most teenage boys want a 6 pack but would you go this far ? and why ?

This model is meant to look good, in your eyes does she look good ? Why ?

Most teenage boys want to have really big muscles but some people take it too far, what do you think could happen to this person in later life ?

Do you think this woman would want to change her appearance? Why?

Agree or Disagree

Thin people are more attractive Larger people arent as clever as thin

people Larger people are less fun to hang out

with Agree/ Disagree, Give your reasons why

Discuss these points in groups and then as a class with your teacher.

I hope you have enjoyed this lesson and hope that it has let you understand more about yours and other peoples body images.