Ninth graders consider how perceived standards of beauty influence body image as well as the relationship between body image and eating disorders. The class brainstorms traits the media presents as beauty standards for males and females, watch a PowerPoint presentation, and then read a story about how beauty standards impacted a mythical community.

Concepts

social-emotional learning, body image, eating disorders, self esteem, self identity, self-awareness, dr. seuss, healthy eating

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Instructional Ideas

• Divide the class into groups of four and have them use co-operative reading (reciprocal teaching) strategies to discuss the Namuh story

Classroom Considerations

• 7th of 25 lessons in the 9th Grade Social-Emotional Health series
• Requires copies of five handouts and slide-show presentation equipment

Pros

• The Namuhs story underscores the impact advertising has on consumers and their self-image.

Cons

• None