Body Image and Self-Esteem: Meaning of Body Image and Self-Esteem, Types and Features of Body Image, and Factors Affecting Body Image and Self-Esteem Primary 5 (Basic 5) Third Term Week 9 Basic Science and Technology

BODY IMAGE AND SELF-ESTEEM: MEANING OF BODY IMAGE AND SELF-ESTEEM, TYPES AND FEATURES OF BODY IMAGE, AND FACTORS AFFECTING BODY IMAGE AND SELF-ESTEEM PRIMARY 5 (BASIC 5) THIRD TERM WEEK 9 BASIC SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

BASIC SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

THIRD TERM

WEEK 9

PRIMARY 5 (BASIC 5) 

THEME – LIVING AND NON LIVING THINGS 

PREVIOUS LESSON – Basic Motor Parts: Meaning and Importance of Vehicle, Internal Parts of A Vehicle and Their Functions Primary 5 (Basic 5) Third Term Week 8 Basic Science and Technology

TOPIC – BODY IMAGE AND SELF-ESTEEM 

LEARNING AREA

1. Introduction

2. Meaning of Body Image and Self-Esteem

3. Types and Features of Body Image

4. Factors Affecting Body Image and Self-Esteem

5. Weekly Assessment: Test Questions and Answers

6. Summary

LEARNING OBJECTIVES 

By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:

1. Define body image.

2. Define self-esteem.

3. Identify the types of body image.

4. State the features of body image.

5. Mention factors affecting body image and self-esteem.

6. Appreciate themselves and others positively.

ENTRY BEHAVIOUR

Pupils have previously learned about personal hygiene, growth and development, healthy living, and caring for the body. They learned that every person grows and develops differently and that proper care helps maintain a healthy body.

This lesson builds on that knowledge by helping pupils understand how people see, think, and feel about their bodies (body image) and how these feelings affect their confidence and self-worth (self-esteem).

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

The teacher will teach the lesson with the aid of:

1. Charts showing different body shapes and sizes

2. Pictures of children with positive self-confidence

3. Flash cards

4. Posters on healthy self-image

METHOD OF TEACHING

Choose a suitable and appropriate methods for the lessons.

Note – Irrespective of choosing methods of teaching, always introduce an activities that will arouse pupil’s interest or lead them to the lessons. 

REFERENCE MATERIALS

1. Scheme of Work

2. 9 – Years Basic Education Curriculum

3. Course Book

4. All Relevant Material

5. Online Information

CONTENT OF THE LESSON

INTRODUCTION

Every person is unique in appearance, size, shape, colour, and abilities. Some people feel happy and confident about themselves, while others may feel unhappy because of how they look or what others say about them. The way we see and feel about our bodies is called body image, while the confidence and value we place on ourselves is called self-esteem.

Having a positive body image and healthy self-esteem helps us feel confident, make good decisions, and relate well with others. It is important to appreciate ourselves and respect the differences among people.

In this lesson, pupils will learn the meaning of body image and self-esteem, the types and features of body image, and the factors that can influence how people feel about themselves.

LESSON 1 – MEANING OF BODY IMAGE

Body image is the way a person sees, thinks, and feels about his or her body and physical appearance. It includes how a person feels about their height, weight, skin colour, body shape, and overall appearance.

Examples of Positive Body Image

• Feeling happy about one’s appearance.

• Accepting and appreciating one’s body.

• Being confident in one’s looks.

MEANING OF SELF-ESTEEM

Self-esteem is the confidence, respect, and value a person has for himself or herself. It is the way a person feels about their abilities, qualities, and worth.

Examples of Positive Self-Esteem

• Believing in oneself.

• Feeling proud of one’s achievements.

• Having confidence to participate in activities.

• Respecting oneself and others.

LESSON 2 – TYPES OF BODY IMAGE

1. Positive Body Image

Positive body image is when a person feels happy, confident, and satisfied with his or her appearance.

Examples:

• Accepting one’s body shape and size.

• Feeling comfortable with one’s appearance.

• Appreciating personal strengths and abilities.

Features of Positive Body Image

1. Self-confidence

2. Self-acceptance

3. Satisfaction with one’s appearance

4. Respect for oneself

5. Positive attitude towards one’s body

6. Appreciation of personal qualities and abilities

2. Negative Body Image

Negative body image is when a person feels unhappy, dissatisfied, or uncomfortable with his or her appearance.

Examples:

• Constantly comparing oneself with others.

• Feeling ashamed of one’s appearance.

• Believing that one’s body is not good enough.

Features of Negative Body Image

1. Lack of confidence

2. Dissatisfaction with appearance

3. Feelings of embarrassment or shame

4. Constant comparison with others

5. Low self-esteem

6. Negative thoughts about one’s body

LESSON 3 – FACTORS AFFECTING BODY IMAGE AND SELF-ESTEEM

Body image and self-esteem can be influenced by different people, experiences, and environments around us.

1. Family Influence – The way family members talk to, encourage, and support a child can affect how the child feels about himself or herself.

2. Friends and Peer Pressure – Friends and classmates can influence how a person feels through their comments, behaviour, and opinions.

3. Social Media and Television – Images and messages seen on television, the internet, and social media may affect how people view their appearance.

4. Physical Appearance – A person’s height, weight, body shape, skin condition, or other physical features can affect how they feel about themselves.

5. Health Condition – Good health often improves confidence, while certain illnesses or disabilities may affect a person’s self-esteem.

6. School Environment – Teachers, classmates, and school activities can influence how pupils feel about themselves.

7. Success and Achievement – Performing well in school, sports, or other activities can increase self-esteem and confidence.

8. Comments from Others – Positive comments can build confidence, while negative comments may reduce self-esteem.

9. Personal Attitude – The way a person thinks about himself or herself can affect body image and self-esteem.

10. Cultural and Community Beliefs – Beliefs and expectations in society may influence how people view their bodies and abilities.

WEEKLY ASSESSMENT: TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS/ASSIGNMENT

A. Objective Questions (Choose the Correct Answer)

1. Body image is the way a person ______ about his or her body.

A. Sleeps

B. Feels

C. Feels

D. Walks

2. Self-esteem means ______.

A. Self-confidence and self-worth

B. Physical exercise

C. Body growth

D. Personal hygiene

3. Which of the following is a type of body image?

A. Healthy body image

B. Positive body image

C. Tall body image

4. D. Strong body image

A person with positive body image is usually ______.

A. Angry

B. Afraid

C. Confident

D. Weak

5. Which of the following can affect self-esteem?

A. Sleeping early

B. Reading books

C. Eating food

D. Family influence

B. Fill in the Blanks

6. ______ is the way a person sees and feels about his or her body.

7. ______ is the confidence and value a person has for himself or herself.

8. There are two main types of body image: positive and ______ body image.

9. A person with positive body image has good ______.

10. Friends and ______ pressure can affect self-esteem.

C. True or False

11. Positive body image helps build confidence. ______

12. Negative body image can lower self-esteem. ______

13. Family influence cannot affect self-esteem. ______

14. Social media may affect body image. ______

15. Self-esteem is the same as body image. ______

D. Short Answer Questions

16. What is body image?

17. What is self-esteem?

18. Mention two features of positive body image.

19. Mention two features of negative body image.

20. State two factors affecting body image and self-esteem.

E. Matching: Match Column A with Column B.

Column A – Column B

21. Positive body image – A. Confidence and self-worth

22. Negative body image – B. Can affect body image

23. Family influence – C. Builds confidence

24. Self-esteem – D. Can influence self-esteem

25. Social media – E. Lack of confidence

ANSWER KEYS

1. C

2. A

3. B

4. C

5. D

6. Body image

7. Self-esteem

8. Negative

9. Self-esteem

10. Peer

11. True

12. True

13. False

14. True

15. False

16. Body image is the way a person sees and feels about his or her body.

17. Self-esteem is the confidence, respect, and value a person has for himself or herself.

18. Self-confidence, self-acceptance, respect for oneself (any two).

19. Lack of confidence, dissatisfaction with appearance, low self-esteem (any two).

20. Family influence, friends, social media, health condition, school environment (any two).

21. C

22. E

23. D

24. A

25. B

SUMMARY

In this lesson, pupils learned that body image is the way a person sees, thinks, and feels about his or her body and physical appearance. They also learned that self-esteem is the confidence, respect, and value a person has for himself or herself.

Pupils identified the two main types of body image:

• Positive body image

• Negative body image

They learned that people with positive body image usually have self-confidence, self-acceptance, self-respect, and a positive attitude towards their appearance. They also learned that people with negative body image may experience lack of confidence, dissatisfaction with their appearance, low self-esteem, and constant comparison with others.

Finally, pupils learned that body image and self-esteem can be affected by several factors, including: Family influence, Friends and peer pressure, Social media and television, etc. Positive body image and healthy self-esteem help individuals feel confident, happy, and able to appreciate themselves and others.

PRESENTATION

1. The teacher displays pictures of children with different body shapes and appearances.

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils observe and discuss the pictures.

2. The teacher explains the meaning of body image.

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils explain how they feel about their appearance.

3. The teacher explains the meaning of self-esteem.

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils identify qualities they like about themselves.

4. The teacher discusses positive and negative body image.

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils differentiate between positive and negative body image.

5. The teacher explains the features of positive body image.

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils mention behaviours that show confidence and self-acceptance.

6. The teacher discusses the features of negative body image.

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils identify behaviours associated with low self-confidence.

7. The teacher explains factors affecting body image and self-esteem.

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils mention factors that influence how people feel about themselves.

8. The teacher encourages positive self-talk and self-respect.

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils share positive statements about themselves.

9. The teacher summarizes the lesson.

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils participate in the summary.

10. The teacher gives classwork and corrects pupils’ responses.

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils complete the exercise.

CONCLUSION

To conclude the lesson for the week, the teacher revises the entire lesson and links it to the following week’s lesson.

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LESSON EVALUATION 

Teacher asks pupils,

1. What is body image?

2. What is self-esteem?

3. Mention the two types of body image.

4. State three features of positive body image.

5. State three features of negative body image.

6. Mention four factors affecting body image.

7. Mention two factors affecting self-esteem.

8. Why is positive body image important?

9. How can friends affect self-esteem?

10. What can you do to improve your self-esteem?