Health Education 3
USC3.4
Understand what it means to contribute to the health of self, family and home.
Indicators for this outcome
| (a) |
Develop common and respectful language often used to talk about families (e.g., kinship, parents, caregivers, siblings). |
| (b) |
Investigate various definitions of "home" (e.g., a place where one lives with other family members). |
| (c) |
Observe and reflect on the kinds of communication in the home and its impact on the health of the family and/or the home. |
| (d) |
Become aware of the diversity in families (e.g., two-parent, single-parent, foster, extended, same-sex). |
| (e) |
Recognize characteristics of healthy homes/healthy families (e.g., commitment to each other; effective family communication; appreciation of all family members; quantity and quality of time together). |
| (f) |
Provide examples of individual family members' roles, including those of self, that contribute to the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health of the family and the home. |
| (g) |
Examine if an individual can be healthy in an unhealthy home and vice versa. |
| (h) |
Propose what can be done to make a home and the family healthier. |
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R053244
Raven Power
Raven identifies, through several scenarios, that the men and boys in the community take the women and girls for granted and show lack of respect for them. The women go on a week-long retreat, and only Jacob seems able to make coffee, cook meals and keep things running. Raven and Chief Big Sky negotiate to bring the women back, make everyone happier and strengthen the community. This is a humorous and inspiring video in which a young girl takes responsibility to do something about a problem in her community. Gender equity is treated in a clear and balanced manner.
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Video
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Free
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R070965
Bullying. A Handbook for Educators and Parents
Based on research conducted in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom and Scandinavia, this professional resource from the Handbooks for Parents and Educators Series explores bullying within public schools. It provides insight into the short- and long-term effects that bullying can have on students, their families and teachers. Focusing on sexual bullying, homophobic bullying and bullying of students with disabilities, it offers insights on the social dynamics of the classroom, the hallways and the playground. Bullying: A Handbook for Educators and Parents provides guidance for teachers and parents/caregivers who are working together to prevent bullying in schools. Included are a table of contents, a glossary and an index.
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$43.00
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R048383
Lucy's Family Tree
In this richly illustrated picture book, an adopted child named Lucy wants to be excused from a school assignment regarding a family tree because she thinks that her family is unusual. Lucy's parents, however, are able to convince her to complete the assignment and Lucy subsequently realizes that there are many different types of "normal" families. This book also offers suggestions for family tree projects and a short list of websites for further learning.
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Book
Price :
$10.95
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R044434
Prevention in Motion: Preventing Abuse, Bullying and Harassment of Children and Youth
Tailored for adults, this resource clearly defines various types of abuse, neglect and harassment. It outlines indications of problems and their effects on children and youth. Readers will learn of the barriers and benefits to preventing violence and methods for proactively building safer relationships within schools and communities. Included are a table of contents and a bibliography of related resources.
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Book
Topic :
Sexual Abuse and Exploitation
Price :
$20.00
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R050399
Health & Wellness Grade 4. Student Edition(Canadian ed.)
The student resource focuses on 10 life skills that students need to become health literature, maintain and improve health, prevent disease and reduce health-related risk behaviours. Each of the seven chapters opens with questions developed to tap prior knowledge, clearly highlights the objectives, utilizes appealing visuals and graphics, offers activities and provides lesson reviews. Some of the suggested activities link to other areas of study. Included are a table of contents, a glossary and an index.
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Health & Wellness Grade 4. Teacher's Resource Package
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Book
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$76.33
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R070982
When My Parents Forgot How to Be Friends
Written in the first person by a young girl whose parents have drifted apart, this story addresses the emotions, including sadness and guilt, that children often experience when their parents divorce. After the separation, the protagonist realizes that her family is much happier and that her parents will always love her. The book includes a note to parents that offers suggestions for guiding children through the healing process so that they become survivors of divorce rather than victims. Appealing cartoon-style illustrations support the text.
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Book
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$7.99 US
Record posted/updated:
December 5, 2018
R012793
Concentus Citizenship Education Resources. Grade 3: The Intentional & Explicit Teaching of Essential Citizenship Competencies
Students investigate the responsibilities of varying levels of government and the scope of influence of their decisions. Students extend their use of maps and globes to represent the Earth and consider why people choose to live and settle where they do. Students begin to learn about the relationship between beliefs, rights and responsibilities. Students consider the impact of culture and diversity on interpretation of current events.
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Download
Media and Formats :
Document
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Free
Record posted/updated:
January 21, 2019
R012012
Teatree Tells: A Child Abuse Prevention Kit
This kit provides posters, a picture book and puppet, reproducible sheets, lessons and activities for teachers to help engage young students who are learning about personal safety as it relates to sexual abuse. All of the activities give background information to teachers in order to interact with students as they learn about disclosure and secrecy to prevent sexual abuse.
Media and Formats :
Kit
Topic :
Sexual Abuse and Exploitation
Price :
$45.00
Record posted/updated:
July 2, 2021
R048922
The Felt Feelings Series
This series was created to help young children deal with their various emotions and challenges. Each book includes suggested questions for dialogue between adults and children and information on obtaining puppets that are available to complement the books. Appealing, cartoon-style illustrations enhance the text.
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Shelly's Shell
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Stretch
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The Butterfly Blanket
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The Telling Bee
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Book
Topic :
Sexual Abuse and Exploitation
Price :
$10.95 ea.
Record posted/updated:
August 25, 2021