Identity Influences
Give one example of how family might shape a person’s identity.
(Answer: through traditions, expectations, language, beliefs, or roles)
What is a value or a belief?
(Answer: a value is something important you think or feel is right; a belief is something you accept as true)
Name one major change or transition many young people face.
(Answer: starting high school, new friendships, puberty/physical changes, more responsibilities)
Name two emotions a young person might feel during a big change.
(Answer: nervous and excited OR sad and hopeful OR anxious and curious)
True or False
Shrimps have their hearts located in their heads.
True
Describe how peers can influence choices a young person makes.
(Answer: Peers can affect behavior, clothing, activities, and attitudes by offering acceptance, pressure, or examples to follow.)
Name one value that might influence a student’s choices at school.
(Answer: honesty, respect, hard work, responsibility, kindness)
What is one way starting high school might change daily life? (Answer: new schedule, different teachers, larger school, more homework, new social groups)
(Answer: new schedule, different teachers, larger school, more homework, new social groups)
How might feeling anxious during a change affect schoolwork or friendships?
(Answer: It could make concentration harder, reduce participation, or cause withdrawal from friends)
Where will I find an aglet?
a. on a bike
b. on a shoelace
c. on a homeless person
B
Explain two different ways media can shape someone’s sense of self.
(Answer: by presenting role models and ideals to compare with, and by influencing values, appearance standards, or interests)
How might the value of honesty affect a friendship?
(Answer: It encourages trust, open communication, and stronger friendships)
Describe how increased responsibilities at home or school could affect a student’s time and priorities.
(Answer: They may have less free time, need to plan, choose activities carefully, or focus on tasks)
Identify two factors that can influence emotional responses during transitions.
(Answer: support from family/friends, past experiences, personality, stress levels, cultural expectations)
In NFL How many points is a touchdown?
6
Compare how culture and personal experiences might each shape identity, and give one example of each.
(Answer: Culture provides shared beliefs, customs, language
(example: celebrating cultural holidays); experiences shape identity through events or challenges (example: moving to a new country changes perspectives))
Choose one value (e.g., respect). Explain how it could influence both behavior and friendships.
(Answer: Respect guides how you treat others (polite language, listening) and helps form friendships because others feel valued and safe)
Explain how starting high school could affect a student’s identity and relationships.
(Answer: Students may try new roles, change friend groups, adopt new interests, or rethink who they are; relationships might grow, drift apart, or become more important)
For the change “starting high school,” analyse two emotional responses (one positive, one negative) and what might cause each.
(Answer: Positive — excited because of new opportunities and independence; Negative — worried because of unfamiliar environment or fear of not fitting in; causes include expectations, past experiences, support systems)
spot, pustule, and papule are all names for what ?
pimples
Compare how culture and personal experiences might each shape identity, and give one example of each.
(Answer: Culture provides shared beliefs, customs, language
(example: celebrating cultural holidays); experiences shape identity through events or challenges (example: moving to a new country changes perspectives))
Analyse how a belief (for example, “education is important”) could influence long-term choices such as study habits, extracurriculars, or future plans.
(Answer: It could motivate regular studying, joining academic clubs, choosing courses or careers that value education)
Analyse a transition (e.g., moving to a new city) and explain both short-term and long-term effects on identity and relationships.
(Answer: Short-term: stress, loneliness, trying to fit in; Long-term: broader perspective, new values, possibly new lasting friendships or changed family roles)
Provide a short plan (3 steps) a student could use to manage strong emotions during a transition and explain why each step helps.
(Answer: 1) Talk to a trusted person — builds support and perspective; 2) Practice a coping strategy (deep breathing, journaling) — reduces immediate stress; 3) Set small goals (join one club, learn one new thing) — builds confidence and sense of control)
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