Lesson Plan for Year 9 PE & Health: Understanding Wellbeing Through Te Whare Tapa Whā

Subject: Physical Education and Health

Year Level: Year 9

Duration: 40 minutes

Class Size: 24 students

Learning Objective:

Students will identify and understand the different dimensions of wellbeing as described in Te Whare Tapa Whā. They will analyse various scenarios to determine the impacted dimensions and devise strategies to enhance or regain balance in wellbeing.

Curriculum Links:

This lesson plan is designed to align with the New Zealand Curriculum, specifically:
- Health and Physical Education, Level 5, focusing on:
- A4. "Students will analyse the influences of contemporary issues and societal factors on personal well-being"
- C3. "Students will use assertiveness skills to manage changing relationships in a range of contexts."

For more details about the curriculum, please visit Health and Physical Education in the New Zealand Curriculum (Te Kete Ipurangi).

Resources Needed:

- Scenario cards (prepared in advance, each describing a different situation affecting wellbeing)
- Whiteboard or digital board
- Markers or digital board tools
- Printouts or digital access to Te Whare Tapa Whā model for reference

Lesson Outline:

1. Introduction (5 minutes)

- Greet the students and introduce the topic: Understanding Wellbeing through Te Whare Tapa Whā.
- Briefly explain the concept of Te Whare Tapa Whā, highlighting its four dimensions: Taha Tinana (Physical Health), Taha Hinengaro (Mental Health), Taha Whānau (Family Health), and Taha Wairua (Spiritual Health).

2. Explanation of Activity (5 minutes)

- Explain the activity: Students will work in groups, analysing scenario cards that depict various life situations where wellbeing is affected. Each group will identify which dimensions of Te Whare Tapa Whā are impacted and discuss strategies to address these impacts.
- Display the group structure and distribute scenario cards randomly among the groups.

3. Group Work (20 minutes)

- Students break into groups of 4. Each group reads their scenario card and discusses the following points:
1. Identify which dimensions of Te Whare Tapa Whā are affected.
2. Discuss why these dimensions are affected.
3. Propose three strategies to regain balance or enhance the wellbeing in the scenario.
- Encourage students to use their textbooks or online resources to aid their discussion if needed.

4. Group Presentations (8 minutes)

- Invite each group to briefly present their analysis and strategies to the class.
- Encourage other groups to provide constructive feedback and additional ideas.

5. Conclusion and Reflection (2 minutes)

- Summarize the key learning points from today's lesson.
- Highlight the importance of considering all aspects of wellbeing when faced with challenges.
- Mention that understanding and supporting each dimension can lead to better mental, physical, and community health.

Assessment:

- Assessment will be based on group participation and the appropriateness of the strategies proposed.
- Monitor group discussions for understanding and accurate application of the Te Whare Tapa Whā model.

Notes for Future Lessons:

- Consider revisiting these scenarios later in the year to see if students can expand on their strategies as their understanding of health and wellbeing develops.
- Plan a follow-up lesson focusing on personal experiences with wellbeing and potentially invite a guest speaker to discuss practical applications of Te Whare Tapa Whā in daily life.

This lesson plan is crafted to ensure students not only learn about the dimensions of wellbeing according to Māori perspectives but also apply this understanding in real-life scenarios, promoting a holistic approach to health education.