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This ‘Fun Philosophy Lesson’ explores the fascinating topic of identity, encouraging students to reflect on and debate philosophical and ethical questions about personal, social, and collective identity. This resource is suitable for students aged 8-16 and is ideal for Philosophy, Ethics, PSHE (Personal, Social, Health, and Economic Education), and Social Studies classrooms. It also supports your school’s SMSC (Spiritual, Moral, Social, & Cultural) education goals. Designed for universal use, it is perfect for educators in any country.

This download uses our innovative new format for philosophy education, you can download a FREE SAMPLE by clicking here. It is one of over fifty new philosophy & ethics teaching resources that uses this format. The resource cannot be edited.

This interactive, multi-use session is particularly engaging for teachers of Philosophy, Ethics, and Social Studies. It covers a broad range of captivating topics, including:

• What it means to have a personal identity

• The influence of culture, society, and relationships on identity

• The concept of identity over time: are we the same person throughout our lives?

• Collective identity: what defines a group or nation?

• The philosophical puzzle of “what makes you, you?”

• The big question posed in this session is, “What defines you as an individual?”
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  Students will explore other intriguing philosophical and ethical questions, such as:

• Are we defined by our choices, our genetics, or our environment?

• How do our relationships shape who we are?

• Can identity change, and if so, how?

• Is there a “true self,” or do we have many identities?

• What happens to identity in a digital world?
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  Students will analyse and evaluate a range of philosophical claims, such as:

• “Identity is fluid and constantly changing, not fixed or stable.”

• “It is important to conform and fit in with everyone else”

• "My identity has been influenced more by technology than by my parents”

• “If I lost my memories, I would lose my identity entirely”

• “It is impossible to ever really know someone else”
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  This session uses our signature teaching format, featuring an integrated menu with options for starters, mains, plenaries, assessments, and end-of-lesson reflections. The diverse activities—debates, discussions, and philosophical reflections—make the resource reusable for multiple lessons. Ideal for P4C (Philosophy for Children) sessions, it provides students with an engaging and thought-provoking opportunity to examine one of philosophy’s most timeless questions.

The file is provided as a non-editable PowerPoint Show, requiring no planning or preparation. Simply run the file, and the intuitive menu system ensures that delivering this inspiring philosophy session is straightforward and impactful!