
Empower your students to think critically from the very first lesson of this impactful PSHE unit. Lesson 1 of a 16-lesson discussion-led scheme of work inspired by the critically-aclaimed series Adolescence.
In this introductory lesson, students are introduced to the unit’s core theme such as: violence, identity, masculinity, and justice, through reflective discussion and Socratic dialogue. Students will be introduce to the series itself, the themes they’ll likely explore, optional end of unit project and the essential question “Where does violence begin?”.
Note: Student’s will need the Adolescence Socratic Circle Student Guide and Parent Guide to be able to fully engage with this lesson. See shop to purchase these resources seperately or purchase this resource as part of the Adolescence bundle to get everything you need to teach the whole unit in the most cost effective way!
This resource is perfect for PSHE, Citizenship, RSE or English crossover lessons, this resource helps students develop emotional intelligence, social awareness and critical thinking.
What’s included in Lesson 1:
- One full lesson presentation for a 60-minute lesson
- Starter and exit tasks
- Discussion prompt for a practice Socratic Circle
- Clear overview of the unit structure and expectations
- Introduction to the final creative project (optional but recommended)
- Optional anonymous question box setup
This is part of a complete 16-lesson unit.
For the most cost-effective way to deliver the entire series, visit my TES shop to purchase the full Adolescence bundle. It includes:
- Teacher’s Socratic Circle Guide (12 guided lessons with teacher notes and extension tasks to keep the discussion going)
- Student Pack (with vocabulary, questions, and space for reflection)
- Parent Guide (to support at-home conversations)
- 16 full lesson presentations
- Final project rubric, exhibition criteria and guidance
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