Introduction

There is no easy answer to what makes me, me or you, you! Your genetic makeup, the physical traits that get passed down to you from your parents, plays a big part in determining your size and weight. If both your parents are tall, there is a good chance you'll be tall.

To investigate further what makes, me, me you will be developing an 'Great Things About Me Record'. Remember everyone is different and special in their own ways.

Great Things About Me

You will be working on the 'Great Things About Me Record' individually but will be sharing some parts with a larger group and maybe at times with the class. We also encourage you to share your 'Great Things About Me Record' with your family.

You will be researching your own body features and information about you by recording all the interesting facts and information.

		About me
		About my body
		Foods I like
		Physical activity I enjoy
		Important firsts
		Sports/teams I am a member of
		Hobbies
		Things I enjoy

Start the task by writing a description about yourself.

Include:

Likes, dislikes, features (brown hair, blue eyes, height, weight), you may even like to include some information about your physical activity preferences, however do not write your name on this. You may even want to type your description so your handwriting cannot be recognised.

Play the game, 'Who Am I'. Place your descriptions on the board or class walls and see if members of the class can guess who is who?

Continue to build up your 'Great Things About Me Record' including your description and information about how you've grown - height, weight, shape and hair and what you like. Use the themes above to help you - about me, about my body, foods I like, physical activity I enjoy, important firsts, sports I play, teams I belong to, hobbies and things I enjoy. See if your parents or other relatives have a record of some of the special growing up moments and even photos. Try scanning these photos to add to your record. Also look at baby books, family photos, videos and records to help add important information about you.

Once you have finished your 'Great Things About Me Record' reflect over how you have grown and developed to be you. What are the special features that make you, you?

Sharing

In small groups, you will review the records. You need to make generalisations about different people and body shapes and reasons why there are different body shapes and sizes.

Choose one thing from each record to add to an 'Great Things About Me Class Chart'. Isn't it an impressive list? You are all great.

Remember to share your 'Great Things About Me Record' with your family.