Lesson Series

Ant & Us - What is Equality?

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Key
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Upper 2

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Resource Sheets

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In this resource set we focus on equality, what it is and isn’t, and the pressures and influences we all face and that can impact on our thinking. 

What is Covered?
What are the outcomes for pupils? 
  • • Discuss and explore the concept of gender inequality.
    • Understand what equal means in the context of gender equality.
    • Explore things that make us unique, similar and different.
    • Use factual evidence to counter inequality and misogyny.
    • Discuss stereotypical ideas and thinking about gender, roles and behaviours.
    • Discuss and explore the concept of race.
    • Understand what racism means in the context of inequality.
    • Explore things that make us unique, similar and different.
    • Use factual evidence to counter racism.
    • Discuss stereotypical ideas and thinking about race.
    • Understand what peer pressure and peer influence are and how they can impact on behaviour.
    • Consider ways in which people can be influenced and pressured, both positively and negatively and how this might feel.
    • Explore peer pressure scenarios and think about practical strategies that could help in dealing with them.
    • Understand potential consequences of peer pressure especially around risky behaviour.
    • Explore different influences that exist and how people can be influenced by groups, peers and other sources.
    • Understand how peer influence can have an impact on behaviour.
    • Identify practical ways to be a positive influence.
    • Sources of support available to them should they ever need it.


  • • I can tell you what being equal means and why it is important, especially between different genders.
    • I can talk about things that make us similar and different.
    • I can use factual evidence to prove why we are all equal.
    • I know what a stereotype is, and why this type of thinking is incorrect and damaging.
    • I can tell you what race and racism are.
    • I know what peer pressure and peer influence mean.
    • I can tell you how peer pressure and influence can have an impact on behaviour.
    • I know ways in which people can be influenced/pressured and how this might feel.
    • I can identify peer pressure and influence in a scenario, and potential consequences.
    • I understand ‘what to do’ in pressure situations to reduce the risks.
    • I can identify different influences on young people.
    • I can identify different ways in which groups or individuals influence people.
    • I can tell you about ways that I can be a positive influence on others.
    • I know how to ask for help and advice from a trusted adult.