Keeping identity enquiries safe
Identity can feel personal, so set the frame clearly. The group discusses ideas and characters, not individual classmates. Nobody has to share anything about their own family, body or background, and 'pass' is always allowed.
Agree ground rules at the start: we listen without interrupting; we speak about ideas, not people in the room; we give reasons; anyone can pass. Remind the group of these before the enquiry begins.
Free activities to download
Ready-to-run EduTrend Contents philosophy enquiry workshops for primary, middle and high school. Each free download includes a step-by-step session plan, facilitator notes, three student worksheets and an assessment checklist. Full 20-week programmes are available in EduStore.
What Makes Me Me?
Primary · Ages 5–7
Foundation · 30 min
Young children guess who a mystery bag of objects belongs to and enquire into what makes a person who they are.
Am I the Same as the Baby in the Photo?
Primary · Ages 8–11
Developing · 45 min
Pupils compare an invented character at ages one, five and ten and enquire into whether we stay the same person as we change.
Who Am I Online?
Middle School · Ages 11–13
Intermediate · 50 min
Students compare invented online profiles with the people behind them and enquire into identity online.
Labels
Middle School · Ages 12–14
Intermediate · 50 min
Students examine labels such as “the sporty one” and “the quiet one” and enquire into whether identity is chosen or given.
Body, Memory or Story?
High School · Ages 15–18
Advanced · 60 min
Students test three theories of personal identity with puzzle cases and enquire into which account works best.
Liked the free activities? Go further with a 20-week programme.
Each free activity comes from a full EduTrend Contents programme: a Family Guide or Teacher's Guide with one-page session plans for 20 weeks, plus an Assessment Toolkit with rubrics, trackers and certificates. Choose the one for your child's age or your class below. Instant PDF download after checkout.
P4C-311 · 20 WEEKS · $29
Who Am I? Family Enquiries
Family · Ages 5–11 with a grown-up
Exploring who we are together at home.
P4C-312 · 20 WEEKS · $39
Identity and Self-Understanding Enquiries
Primary · Ages 5–11
Class enquiries on self, change and belonging.
P4C-313 · 20 WEEKS · $39
Identity Philosophy Lab
Middle school · Ages 11–14
Labels, change and theories of the self.
P4C-314 · 20 WEEKS · $45
Identity Enquiry Leaders
High school · Ages 14–18
Lead identity enquiries for younger children.
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Identity and Self-Understanding
Explore identity and self-understanding with five free printable philosophy activities, from a mystery bag and baby photos to online profiles, labels and theories of personal identity. For longer learning, choose a 20-week programme for families, primary, middle or high school.
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