1. Health & Wellbeing Body Image

2.  Make up as many words as possible from; Beautiful

3.  To explore perceptions of the ‘ideal’ body  To examine media influence on our body image  To present the classes ideal partner characteristics in a numerical way

4. MaleFemale http://www.barbie.com

5. 1) Draw two spider diagrams showing words that could be used to describe:  Barbie  Action Man 2) In small groups discuss the impact of these designs. Split a page into Positive and Negative and give your opinions on the dolls under these headings. Feedback to class.

6.  Design a more up to date male and female doll. Consider; - Body size - Clothing - Pastimes - Lifestyle  Add words to describe your dolls

7.  List positive role models in the media. Justify your answers  List negative role models in the media. Justify your answers.  Why is the media more influential today than it has been in the past?

8.  Describe your ideal partner  Look at the ten characteristics and rank them in order of importance to you when looking for a partner.  Discuss this as a class  Produce a bar chart showing the results.

9. Attractive Rich Kind Funny Sensitive Good Listener Fit Well dressed Popular Clever

10. NUMBER CHARACTERISTIC

11.  Name one word to describe Barbie? Action Man?  Why are these designs a positive influence? Negative influence?  What else can influence our opinions?  Why is this more influential than 50 years ago?  What would your ideal partner be like?