Health Education 7
USC7.1
Establish and use strategies to commit to and act upon personal standards (see grade 6) for various aspects of daily living over which an individual has control.
Indicators for this outcome
| (a) |
Locate sources of and evaluate information (including text, multimedia, web-based, human) according to specific criteria, about personal commitment. |
| (b) |
Investigate the concept of 'resiliency' and determine its importance in personal commitment. |
| (c) |
Analyze when personal standards (see Grade 6) may be reinforced or challenged. |
| (d) |
Examine factors (both positive and negative) that influence one's commitment to personal standards. |
| (e) |
Express insights into the connections between commitment to personal standards and healthy decision making. |
| (f) |
Analyze possible discrepancies between what people say they commit to and what people actually "show they commit to". |
| (g) |
Develop and apply strategies that parallel one's actions with personal standards. |
| (h) |
Justify the kinds of supports needed to commit to personal standards. |
| (i) |
Express insights into the understanding of the concept of "inner self" and demonstrate understanding of, and appreciation for, own inner resources. |
| (j) |
Describe and practise strategies that support self to act in accordance with own understanding of human values and virtues. |
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R070492
Amazing Kids
This program features profiles of five amazing Canadian kids: Matthew Sawchuk, who has appeared on Ellen DeGeneres' talk show three times, to share his scientific knowledge and talents; Alex Brown, 11, who raised \$40,000 worth of items for homeless and is a recipient of Calgary's Leaders of Tomorrow Award; Yvonne Su, 17, from Toronto, Ontario who started an environmental group supporting student-run recycling program; Nikki Chooi, from Victoria, BC, is a certified violin prodigy at the age of 18; and 15-year-old leukemia patient Christophe Robichaud whose fundraising efforts generated over \$50,000.
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Media and Formats :
CD/DVD
Price :
$99.95
Record posted/updated:
November 27, 2025
R071001
Bullying. Take a Stand Series
These six coloured posters (45 cm by 60 cm) offer valuable information that will help students to commit to dealing appropriately with intimidation, threats, harassment, social exclusion and other forms of bullying.
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Other
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Price :
\$59.95 (plain posters) / \$69.95 (laminated posters)
Record posted/updated:
November 30, 2018
R102367
Got Lungs? Grades 6-8 Know Tobacco Resource Guide
This website includes numerous lessons that support tobacco prevention provincial health education curricula.
Links :
Website
Media and Formats :
Document
Website
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
April 27, 2019
R070498
Fighting Invisible Tigers: Stress Management for Teens(Revised and Updated 3rd ed.)
This appealing book was designed to assist teenagers in understanding stress and handling it in positive ways. It provides information on building life skills, managing stress and generally gaining more control over one's life. It offers insightful advice on numerous topics such as becoming physically active, eating healthy, being assertive, building supportive relationships, taking charge of one's life, managing time, taking risks, making responsible decisions and thinking positively. The text is enhanced with several cartoon-style illustrations. Included are a table of contents and an index.
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Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$21.99
Record posted/updated:
March 15, 2023
R044433
Beyond the Hurt: Peer Harassment and Bullying Prevention for Adults Who Work With Youth(3rd ed.)
This current, highly informative publication provides a detailed look at peer harassment and bullying prevention. The book clearly defines various types of bullying including verbal, physical, relational, cyber and sexual. It also explores abuse of power and criminal harassment. Readers learn about the rights and responsibilities of self and others and about intervention and prevention issues, including law and policies. Included are a table of contents and a bibliography of related resources.
Media and Formats :
Book
Topic :
Sexual Abuse and Exploitation
Price :
$20.00
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R041565
No Room for Bullies: From the Classroom to Cyberspace
Designed for educators, administrators and parents, this book helps readers to recognize bullying problems and offers strategies to help rectify the problems. No Room for Bullies offers ways to measure the social climate of a school; a 12-point checklist on preventing problems in hallways, classrooms and common areas; advice for establishing and reinforcing classroom rules; a safe Internet-surfing contract for students and more. Included are a table of contents, lists of resources and an index.
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Book
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Price :
$14.95 US
Record posted/updated:
April 27, 2019
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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Book
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Price :
$43.00
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R036308
Apples and Oranges
This video is set in a classroom where students are engaged in an exercise about bullying, stereotypes and the harmful effects that language can have on people. The students create pictures that portray sensitive situations, such as a young girl who has two moms and two boys whose friendship comes to a halt when one boy learns that the other is gay. The students' representations and stories are brought to life through animation. The program dispels myths about gays and lesbians, challenges homophobia and focuses on respect and acceptance.
A teacher's guide is available.
A teacher's guide is available.
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Media and Formats :
Video
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Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R048713
Teen Health. Course 1
This user-friendly resource invites students to think critically and to apply health concepts through a variety of physical exercises and activities. The chapter titles include: Your Health and Wellness, Mental and Emotional Wellness, Healthy Relationships, Nutrition, Physical Activity, Personal Health, Your Body Systems, Growth and Development, Tobacco, Alcohol and Other Drugs, Preventing Diseases and Safety and the Environment. Each of the chapters is divided into three to six short lessons that can be adapted to fit Health Education 6 and includes a reading review and assessment activities. This American resource also provides a practical reading skills handbook and a fitness handbook. Throughout this resource, there are various colourful photographs, graphs and charts. Teen Health includes a table of contents, a glossary and an index.
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Media and Formats :
Book
Topic :
Sexual Abuse and Exploitation
Price :
$90.41
Record posted/updated:
March 15, 2023
R048683
Human Sexuality(1st Canadian ed.)
This resource offers a holistic view of sexuality. It fosters physical, spiritual, mental and emotional health by suggesting strategies for students to build skills in the areas of decision making, goal setting, communication and relationship building. The information is based on Canadian research and statistics that could assist adolescents in making informed decisions regarding sexual health. The book provides numerous engaging student learning activities. Many attractive photographs, charts and graphs enhance the text. Included are a table of contents, a glossary and an index.
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Media and Formats :
Book
Topic :
Sexual Abuse and Exploitation
Price :
$44.66
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R050584
The Internet and You: Staying Safe
Designed to make surfing the Internet a positive, safe experience, this lively video focuses on instant messaging, blogs, email, chatrooms, and social networks. In an entertaining fashion, The Internet and You conveys a serious message regarding online dangers such as predators, phishing, identity theft and cyberbullying.
Media and Formats :
CD/DVD
Topic :
Sexual Abuse and Exploitation
Price :
$129.95
Record posted/updated:
July 2, 2020
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.
Media and Formats :
Book
Topic :
Sexual Abuse and Exploitation
Price :
$20.00
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R031728
In Other Words
This program focuses on students as they discuss the cruel language and hurtful behaviour that they frequently experience. In Other Words shows ways that gay and lesbian students deal with homophobia and harassment. The film emphasizes the importance of support groups and it stresses that change is needed if schools are to be safe places for all students.
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Media and Formats :
Video
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Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R054407
There's More to Poverty Than Meets the Eye: Building Engaged Citizens for Poverty Reduction and Community Well-Being
The goals of this resource are to support and enrich curriculum areas related to social compassion and responsibility, interdependence, justice, human dignity and equitable distribution of power and wealth. This resource will help students: develop a sense of identity and their roles within their communities; begin to understand the root causes of poverty; begin to understand the relationship between poverty and health; be able to discuss poverty in relation to the other social determinants of health; develop self-esteem and confidence by becoming active participants in an interdependent world; develop respect for the rights, needs and dignity of others; foster cooperation and work collectively toward a common goal and develop problem-solving and decision-making skills.
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Links :
Download
Media and Formats :
Document
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
January 3, 2019
R100456
Turtle Island Voices Grade 7
This set contains 4 different anthologies, a teacher guide and a CD-ROM. The four anthologies are titled: Action!, Marvellous Machines, Protecting the Planet and There For You. Each anthology contains a variety of genres that include traditional stories, graphic stories, poems, and multiple types of informational texts representing Indigenous geographical areas across Canada. The concepts of interconnectedness, respect for life, and a better future for all living beings are underpinnings of the selections. A CD-ROM is also available that contains digital version of each title that can be projected or used with interactive whiteboards.
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Media and Formats :
Kit
Price :
See publisher.
Record posted/updated:
June 15, 2022