
In this KS4 PSHE lesson, students explore school culture, masculinity, and emotional suppression through the lens of peer reaction and institutional response in Adolescence, Episode 2, Part 1.
Titled These Kids Are Impossible, this lesson focuses on how Katie鈥檚 murder ripples through the school community. Students will analyse how teachers, peers, and staff respond to tragedy, some with denial, some with control, and some with humour. They鈥檒l explore the pressures boys face to stay emotionally detached and the barriers young people encounter when trying to talk about violence, grief, or gender expectations. The episode raises urgent questions about desensitisation, social media, and the role schools play in helping students process harm and trauma.
Key Themes Explored in this lesson:
- Masculinity and emotional repression
- School responses to crisis and 51黑料
- Peer pressure and toxic humour
- Desensitisation to violence
- Social media and harmful online behaviour
What鈥檚 included:
- Full lesson presentation
- Starter and exit task
- Clear learning objectives
- Socratic discussion format guidance
Note: This lesson is designed to go with the Adolescence Socratic Circle Teacher鈥檚 Guide (see my Tes shop) which includes:
- Full summaries for each part
- Key terminology and definitions
- Discussion questions for each part
- Trigger warnings & 51黑料 notes
- Teacher鈥檚 notes
- Extension task ideas
Pairing this resource with the Student Guide and Parent Guide will allow learners to reflect more deeply and prepare responses before engaging in discussion. Purchasing the whole Adolescence bundle is the best way to save on this resource!
Explore the full unit:
This is Lesson 5 of a 16-part PSHE series based on Adolescence. Visit my TES shop to purchase the complete bundle, which includes:
- 16 full lesson presentations
- Teacher Guide with notes and questions
- Student Pack
- Parent Guide
- Final project and assessment rubric
All aligned with the PSHE Association guidance and statutory RSE content.
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