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CURRICULUM RESOURCES

GRADE 8 PHYSICAL & HEALTH EDUCATION

The Grade 8 Physical and Health Education program consists of 4 seven-lesson units addressing the topics of Personal Safety and Injury Prevention, Growth and Development, Substance Use and Abuse, and Healthy Eating. This program has been updated to match the new Ontario curriculum expectations.

A variety of materials are available with the program to supplement the instruction including laminated and DVD resources. The program includes learning strategies, activities, and rubrics, and uses a variety of innovative teaching strategies to engage youth and develop critical thinking skills.

A Catholic Perspective of this program is available, which is consistent with Catholic beliefs. A French translation of this program is also available.

Topics Include:

Identifying Risky Situations
Recognizing the Impact of Violence
Developing Skills for Healthy Relationships
Influence of Media
Investigating Drug Categories
Investigating Consequences of Substance Misuse and Abuse
Effective Communication Skills
Investigating STIs, HIV and AIDS
Warning Signs of Using / Abusing Substances
Effects of Stress and How to Manage
Myths and Facts about Healthy Eating and Active Living
Understanding the Food Guide and Activity Guide
Goal Setting for a Personal Action Plan
Setting goals and balancing healthy eating and active living
Making Decisions

Opportunities to Develop Skills

In addition to information, youth need motivation and skills to develop healthy relationship skills. Adolescents require opportunities to learn new skills (e.g., assertiveness, communication and problem-solving), and practice applying them in different situations. The lessons provide many practice and role-play opportunities.

Students will share their ideas in small groups, larger groups, and whole class discussions. Some exercises are designed to be done individually, while other involve collaboration with classmates.

Sample Lesson Plans

PRICING FOR GRADE 8 PHYSICAL AND HEALTH EDUCATION

This program is available for purchase in the options listed below. All curriculum binders contain teacher friendly lessons, including lesson objectives, learning expectations, teaching and learning strategies, handout and overhead masters, and marking rubrics.

Comprehensive Kit (unit binders, 5 laminated resources, 1 DVD resource)..................$250.00
Teacher Binders (1 binder, 4 units).........................................................................................$140.00
Additional Binders (1 binder, 4 units)......................................................................................$120.00*

*Additional binders can be purchased for a reduced rate with the purchase of a comprehensive kit

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