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Instructional programs
This page lists a variety of resources related to curriculum, instruction and teaching/learning about sexual health and related issues.
Overview
Curricula (descriptions of what should be taught)
This is the basic way students and staffs receive health, wellness, health risks and health issues. The following provides links to the relevant curriculum documents from provincial and territorial health related curricula:
Health and Career Education K-7: Integrated Resource Package overviews the prescribed learning objectives, including those related to sexual and reproductive health.
Health and Career Education 8 and 9: Integrated Resource Packageand Learning Resources
Planning 10 Integrated Resource Package: curriculum outcomes include health decisions and their effects such as sexual decision making and HIV/AIDS.
The Government of Yukon is a full partner in the Western and Northern Canadian Protocol (WNCP). This protocol supports the development of common curriculum frameworks for Western and Northern Canada. Within these frameworks, the British Columbia program of studies forms the basis of the Yukon curriculum. This curriculum is frequently adapted to reflect local needs and conditions.
Alberta Education’s K-9 Health and Life Skills (2002), K – 12 Physical Education (2000) and Career and Life Management (CALM) programs of studies outline the student learning outcomes for health.
The K-9 Health and Life Skills and CALM Guides to Implementation are resources to support student learning the programs. The guides contain information on comprehensive school health, establishing a positive learning environment, planning, instructional strategies, and assessment. The guide also contains illustrative examples that offer sample learning and assessment activities for each specific learner outcome. Selected outcomes also have supporting Student Information and Student Activity Masters. A number of Teacher Planning Tools are also provided.
Health/CALM/Career Education Contacts
Programs of Study
Learning and Teaching Resources
The human sexuality concepts in CALM are designed to result in a quality instructional program, which: instills sensitivity to and awareness of the impact of one’s behaviour on others, stressing that sexual health is an interactive process that requires respect for self and others; emphasizes the self-worth and dignity of the individual. In Alberta, the human sexuality component of the health curriculum begins in Grade 4 and is taught every year until Grade 9. It is then taught at the senior high school level in CALM.
Northwest Territories: NWT Skills for Healthy Relationships (1996) has been adapted to the NWT cultural context and K-9 NWT School Health Program (1991) For more information on SHR see:
The philosophy of Health Education is a Comprehensive School Health Approach designed to influence positively the knowledge, attitudes, and behaviours of students. It includes a wide range of school and community personnel collaborating to enhance the well-being of students. Health Education is one of the seven Required Areas of Study. Health Education content is taught, learned and evaluated using a decision-making process. A wellness perspective specific to each grade level provides a developmental focus.
See: Health Education: A Curriculum Guide for the Elementary Level (1998) at http://www.sasked.gov.sk.ca/docs/health/health1-5/index.html and Health Education: A Curriculum Guide for the Middle Level (1998) http://www.sasked.gov.sk.ca/docs/health/health6-9/index.html Elective - Life Transitions 20, 30: A Curriculum Guide for the Secondary Level (1996) http://www.sasked.gov.sk.ca/docs/life/index.html
Lists of recommended resources for Saskatchewan schools is available at: http://www.sasklearning.gov.sk.ca/curr_inst/iru/bibs/update06/ 2006 and The General Reference Centre (GRC) has an extensive collection of general Internet based reference sources to support all curriculum areas. The site also provides access to educational resources for professional development. The goal of the GRC is to bring the services of a library reference room to Internet users.The GRC is found at http://www.sasklearning.gov.sk.ca/pls/urldb/udb_gen_ref_pkg.gen_ref_by_subj_menu_form.
For general web resources related to sexual health, select the link “Sexuality” under the Subject Area” of Health Education. The Curriculum Specific Websites (URL Database) is a searchable collection of curriculum specific websites. These websites are directly linked to the Evergreen Curriculum and may be accessed in different ways. One way, is by selecting a particular WWW button within the online curriculum guide you are focusing on. Websites may also be accessed directly through the URL Database http://www.sasklearning.gov.sk.ca/pls/urldb/udb_pkg.main.
Teachers may suggest and evaluate websites for review in this database by registering as a resource evaluator using the online form found at http://www.sasklearning.gov.sk.ca/docs/EvaluatorRegistrationform.pdf
Nunavut schools follow the Alberta curriculum. Aulajaaqtut,currently being offered in high school Grades 10 and 11, and is being developed for Grade 12, was developed to respond to the need for more culturally relevant curriculum for physical education and health. The modules were developed in consultation with communities and Inuit Elders and focus on physical, emotional and cultural well-being. This new Inuktitut High School curriculum is designed to support a positive sense of cultural identity amongst Inuit youth. This curriculum looks at traditional Inuit games and their design to purposefully build the mental, physical and spiritual strength of the individual. It poses questions for youth to consider about lifestyle decisions and healthy living. Materials and curriculum are developed in collaboration with an advisory group of Inuit Elders on staff in the Department of Education. For more information contact: Cathy McGregor, Director Curriculum Development, at CmcGregor@gov.nu.ca.
Manitoba Human Sexuality resources, K-gr.8 and gr. 9-10 (gr. 12 in development 2008)
http://www.edu.gov.mb.ca/k12/cur/physhlth/curriculum.html (scroll down page to locate)
From Manitoba Education, Citizenship and Youth: Physical Education/Health Education Learning Resources: Kindergarten to Senior 2: Compilation of Annotated Bibliographies (2002-2004) were reviewed for the purpose of identifying materials that support Manitoba’s physical education/health education curriculum.
The Ontario Ministry of Education Curriculum Outcomes are as follows: Grade 1 to 8 - Health and Physical Education include expectations related to growth and development throughout the years. See: The Ontario Curriculum, Grades 1-8: Health and Physical Education, 1998; The Ontario Curriculum, Grades 9 and 10: Health and Physical Education, 1999; Grades 11 and 12: Health and Physical Education, 2000
Au Québecle cirriculum offert dans les écoles francophone du Québec peut-être investigué au cite web de lacommision des programmes d’étude.http://www.cpe.gouv.qc.ca/plan.htm
From the New Brunswick Department of Education their Grades K-8 Health Curriculum:
Health Education Curriculum: Kindergarten – Grade 5, 2001 Health Education Curriculum: Grade 6, 2005 Health Education Curriculum: Grade 7, 2004 Health Education Curriculum: Grade 8, 2005
Francophone Health Curriculum – entitled “Formation personnelle et sociale” is also a required subject for all K-10 students. It consists of 4 domaines: Personal relationships, citizenship, health and consumerism. Curriculum documents are found at the following Web pages:
http://www.gnb.ca/0000/publications/servped/FPS-Ma2.pdf http://www.gnb.ca/0000/publications/servped/FPS3e-5eannee.pdf http://www.gnb.ca/0000/publications/servped/FPS68version2005.pdf http://www.gnb.ca/0000/publications/servped/FPS741119e.pdf http://www.gnb.ca/0000/publications/servped/FPS10e.pdf
Nova Scotia’s Health Education for Primary-Gr. 9 is part of the core program:
Foundation for Active, Healthy Living: Physical and Health Education Curriculum (1998)
Health Education, Grades 4–6 (2003)
Health/Personal Development and Relationships, Grades 7-9 (2000)
Lets Talk about...Health Education, Grades Primary–3
Prince Edward Island is currently creating a new Health curriculum. The grades 1-3 health curricula are being piloted. Work is set to begin on the grades 7-9 curriculum. Francophone curriculum of relevance includes:
Le programme d'études pour la formation personnelle et sociale 7e année
Le programme d'études pour la formation personnelle et sociale 8e année Le programme d'études pour la formation personnelle et sociale 9e année
In Newfoundland and Labrador new secondary school curriculum has recently been released. See links for complete curricula for NFLD:
Early Beginnings: A Kindergarten Curriculum Guide Towards a Comprehensive School Health Program: A Primary Health Curriculum Guide Towards a Comprehensive School Health Program: An Elementary Health Curriculum Guide Adolescence: Healthy Lifestyles (Health and Personal Development Curriculum) (Gr7-9)
CURRICULUM RESOURCES:
From the Canadian Federation for Sexual Health: Beyond the Basics: A Sourcebook on Sexual and Reproductive Heath Education Second Edition ($85.00): This extensive manual contains lesson plans for different age groups on a wide range of sexual health education topics including values, puberty and reproductive health, self esteem, sexual identity, relationships, communication and decision-making, contraception and safer sex and STIs and HIV. Beyond the Basics is the ideal resource for any educator teaching sexual and reproductive health education.
Positive Thinking: This publication was part of a national project that sought to measure Planned Parenthood's skills and needs in delivering services related to HIV/AIDS. The project was sponsored by CFSH and was funded by Health Canada. The publication highlights six best practices case studies across the Canadian Federation for Sexual Health member organizations. This publication can be ordered from the Canadian HIV/AIDS Information Centre
Youth Talk Back ($8.00) Pilot tested by youth from across Canada, Youth Talk Back is designed to provide students with the opportunity to learn how to become more active media consumers and to raise their awareness about the relationship between media and sexuality. Funded by Health Canada, Youth Talk Back can be used in classrooms and community-based sexuality education settings. Print Mail Order Form
Youth Talk Back: Teacher's Guide ($8.00) provides educators with an overview of Youth Talk Back as well as some teaching tips and suggestions. Funded by Health Canada, Youth Talk Back can be used in classrooms and community-based sexuality education settings. Print Mail Order Form
Finding Our Way: A Sexual and Reproductive Health Sourcebook for Aboriginal Communities ($55.00): the first comprehensive Canadian resource on sexual and reproductive health within an Aboriginal cultural context. This 335-page Sourcebook includes up-to-date information, teaching resources, program models, and personal stories on sexual and reproductive health issues as defined by Aboriginal peoples. It was co-produced by the Aboriginal Nurses Association of Canada and the Canadian Federation for Sexual Health. Topics include: parenting, grandparents, residential schools, sex education, youth sexuality, teen pregnancy, women's and men's sexual health, two-spirit people, birth control, healthy pregnancies and birth, family violence, HIV and other sexually transmitted infections, reproductive cancers, and more. Drawing on a wealth of existing materials and suggests many more sources of information the Sourcebook reflects the diverse needs and realities of First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities and will be of interest to nurses, community health representatives, teachers, counsellors, youth workers, and community leaders.
For Parents: a section of the CFSH web site is devoted to answering common questions that parents may have, including: How do I talk to my teen about sex?How do I handle questions about sex from my child?Sexuality and Youth with Intellectual Disabilities. I Think She's Pregnant.
For Youth: a section of the CFSH web site answers common questions that youth might have such as: Am I ready to have sex? How do I know? How far do I want to go? Why do I want to have sex? What about my values? Do I trust my partner?
InfoSexNet Email Bulletin contains news and resources of interest to organizations working in the field of sexual and reproductive health. To subscribe, unsubscribe, or change your subscription options, visit http://list.web.net/lists/listinfo/info-sexnet and follow the relevant instructions. InfoSexNet is a program of the Canadian Federation for Sexual Health supported by the Canadian Health Network.
From the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada Contraception Awareness Programme: www.sexualityandu.ca
Rated one of the top 5 e-health projects in the world, sexualityandu.ca provides credible and up-to-date sexual health information to teens, adults, parents, teachers, and healthcare professionals. Their HPV campaign at www.hpvinfo.ca has as its centre piece of the public awareness campaign a comprehensive website that provides teens, adults, parents, teachers and health professionals with information about HPV, what it is and what they can do about it. From the Public Health Agency of Canada: a series of sexual health promotion and education resources, including:
Frequently Asked Questions on Emergency Contraception (2004)
"TALK TO ME" Sexuality Education for Parents (May 2004)
Self-Learning Module on Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD)
• Martha's Case
• Terry's Case
• Clinical Slide Gallery
Raising the Roof
Developing a Youth Sexuality Education Program while Adopting a Mental Health Promotion Approach
What you need to know about STI - Sexually Transmitted Infections (2006)
What You Need to Know About Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
Frequently Asked Questions on Contraception (May 2002)
Oral Contraceptive and Condom Use (April 1998)
Lesson Plans for Sexual Health Educators - Grades 8-13: Let's Talk About Sex...But How?
Lesson Plans for Sexual Health Educators - Grades 8-13
Canada’s Health Portal offers resources for youth on a range of topics on sexuality including pregnancy, sexual orientation, practicing safer sex and sexually transmitted infections.
www.teachingsexualhealth.ca was developed by Alberta Health and Wellness and the Calgary Health Region, in partnership with a development team of educators. The site offers teachers evidence-based sexual health education background and delivery methods, current lesson plans and activities, and comprehensive resources. Sections for parents and youth. A recent update includes: Updated parent packsand updated "Get and Answer" section for teachers.
Sexual Health for Life: Unit Two: Sex, Drugs and Alcohol Awareness from the Government of Alberta (2004) for grades 7,8 and 9. This print resource contains seven sections of information regarding drug and alcohol awareness, including types and warning signs. The intent of the manual is to provide information regarding depressants, stimulants, hallucinogens, tranquilizers and sedatives, date rape drugs, inhalant and solvent abuse. The resource was produced in Australia and contains Australian statistics, but that does not detract from the basic content. The manual is intended as a student workbook but would be appropriate as a teacher resource.
From the Canadian Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (www.CAHPERD.ca) the Always Changing Program: a school-based resource designed to help ease the transition between childhood and adolescence for boys and girls in grades 5 and 6. Students will have many questions about the physical and emotional changes they go through during puberty. This free set of instructional materials will help students understand that these changes are a normal part of growing up. Sponsored by Always and Tampax, the Always Changing program includes: A Changing Videotape for girls and boys; Teacher’s Guide; Information booklets for student and free product samples for girls. It is sponsored by the makers of Always and Tampax feminine hygiene products.
From Family Health International: Teaching Youth about Reproductive Health and HIV/AIDS from a Christian Perspective. This manual contains 12 short workshops designed for working with youth in a Christian faith community. The manual provides basic information on communication, development, sexuality, reproductive health, HIV, and related issues.
The City of Toronto Public Health has recently developed a DVD titled Teaching Puberty, You Can Do It!Check up on Chlamydia: To reduce the rates of Chlamydia, Toronto Public Health has undertaken a 5 year social marketing campaign. The focus of the first phase is to increase testing for Chlamydia among family physicians. In 2007, the focus will be on youth and getting tested for Chlamydia.
Sex? - A Healthy Sexuality Resource (English and French) was developed by the Nova Scotia Office of Health Promotion, Department of Education, Department of Health, Public Health Services and community partners, the book was completed in August 2004. It can be viewed online at www.gov.ns.ca/ohp. The resource, targeting youth aged 12 - 17, has been distributed through Public Health in the District Health Authorities in partnership with participating schools and community groups.
The New Me: About Boys (Sunburst Visual Media @ www.sunburstvm.com; 2004) is a 15 minute video portrays two boys interested in learning more about puberty. They get a book from the public library and meet one of the boy’s cousins who is a pre‐med student, who uses the book to review the facts about puberty and reproduction. The boys ask questions about physical and emotional changes. They get detailed facts about the male reproductive system and how fertilization takes place. There are on-screen discussion and questions throughout the program, and a teacher’s guide with additional discussion questions, activities, and reproducible student handouts. A version for girls also entitled “The New Me: About Girls” is also available.
Always Changing (2005) includes an instructor’s booklet, a video, and a student guidebook. The resource covers physical, emotional, and social changes during puberty; identifies male and female reproductive systems; and describes the stages of the menstrual cycle and spermatogenesis. Video includes 20 minute sections for boys, girls, and boys and girls, allowing for flexible viewing options. The instructor’s guidebook provides background information for teachers and a few suggested activities. The small student guidebook reviews the content of the video in more detail. Available from PTM; toll-free tel: 1-800-454-2827.
What Kids Want to Know About Sex and Growing Up (B.C. Learning Connection Inc., 1997): This 55 minute video deals with puberty, sex, and sexual reproduction in a candid and reassuring manner through a series of discussions and very direct questions between two sex educators and real kids. The accompanying teacher’s guide provides a script of the video. The suggested classroom activities in the guide are not recommended as they are too simplistic, and teachers will need to develop their own pre-and post-viewing activities. This video was previously recommended for Personal Planning. While the information is current and very comprehensive, the hairstyles and clothing appear somewhat dated.
Health for Life 1 and 2 (from Pearson Education, http://www.pearsoned.ca/school/health/, 2005) consists of a student book and accompanying teacher’s guide. The student text includes eight chapters dealing with life learning, wellness choices, relationship choices, and looking forward.
GALEBC (Gay and Lesbian Educators BC, www.galebc.org/main.htm) advocates for a positive environment for all gay, lesbian, bisexual, and trans-gendered people within the education system. This web site includes resources for teachers such as Challenging Homophobia in Schools, sample lesson plans, videos, and fiction and non-fiction resources.
Choices and Changes was created for the Yukon community by the Health Promotion Unit of the Government of Yukon, Canada, and Elijah Smith Elementary School, Choices and Changesis a curriculum for students in grades four through seven. Based on the Canadian Guidelines for Sexual Health Education, it consists of eight one-hour sessions per grade. Topics vary by grade level and include healthy relationships, friendship, boundaries, personal space, fetal development, puberty, parenting, body image, contraception, HIV/AIDS, STDs, gender roles, and sexuality and the media. It includes a component for parents/caregivers to involved in their children's sexuality education by introducing them to the curriculum before it begins. It also encourages subsequent parent sessions such as video screenings, question-and-answer sessions, or group discussions based on the needs of parents in the community. Facilitated parent discussions can include activities related to values clarification and communicating with children about sexuality. An evaluation of the Choices and Changes program is published in the Winter 2000, SIECCAN Newsletter.
Filling the Gaps: Hard to Teach Topics in Sexuality Education. Sexuality Information and Education Council of the United States, 1998. www.siecus.org Personal and Social Skills. Joyce V. Fetro, ETR Associates, 2000. www.etr.org Reducing the Risk: Building Skills to Prevent Pregnancy, STD & HIV. Richard P. Barth, ETR Associates, 1996. www.etr.org Safer Choices (levels 1 and 2; with student workbooks). Fetro, Coyle, Barth, ETR Associates, 1998. www.etr.org Changing Bodies, Changing Lives. Ruth Bell, Times Books, 1998. What’s Happening to My Body? (book for boys and book for girls). Lynda Maderas, Newmarket Press, 2000. Sex Sense Canadian Contraception Guide, 2nd edition. The Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada, 2005. www.sogc.org Aids New Brunswick Pamphlets Aids New Brunswick: General Resources in New Brunswick; Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgendered, Two-Spirited, Queer,
Questioning (GLBTQ) Targeted Resources Glencoe Health Health Issues 7 Gillda Leitenberg, Editor McGraw-Hill Ryerson (2002) Health Issues 7, Teacher’s Resource Guide Jaime Johansson McGraw-Hill Ryerson (2003) Health Issues 8 Gillda Leitenberg, Editor McGraw-Hill Ryerson (2002) Health Issues 8, Teacher’s Resource Guide Jaime Johansson McGraw-Hill Ryerson (2003) Health Issues 9 Gillda Leitenberg, Editor McGraw-Hill Ryerson (2002) Health Issues 7, Teacher’s Resource Guide Jaime Johansson McGraw-Hill Ryerson (2003) Education for Sexuality and HIV/AIDS Meeks, Linds; Heit, Philip; and Burt, John Meeks Heit (1993) Human Sexuality: Responsible Life Choices Ryder, Verdene and Smith, Peggy B. Goodheart-Wilcox Co. (2000) It’s Up To Me: A Kit on Dating Violence Coalition Against Abuse in Relationships, 770 Main Street, 9h Floor, Moncton, NB, E1C 1E7, (506) 392-5120 Seeing the Rainbow: Teachers Talk about Bisexual, Gay, Lesbian and Transgender and Two-spirited Realities Canadian Teacher’s Federation Skills for Adolescence Lions Club International, Lions Quest (2001 Teen Health Course 1 Merki, Mary Bronson Glencoe McGraw-Hill (1995)
Teaching and learning methods/use of media and Internet
Parent involvement in instructional programs
Peer-led instructional programs
Media/Web-based Instruction
Prevention programs for specific needs/issues
Overview
Curricula (descriptions of what should be taught)
This is the basic way students and staffs receive health, wellness, health risks and health issues. The following provides links to the relevant curriculum documents from provincial and territorial health related curricula:
Health and Career Education K-7: Integrated Resource Package overviews the prescribed learning objectives, including those related to sexual and reproductive health.
Health and Career Education 8 and 9: Integrated Resource Packageand Learning Resources
Planning 10 Integrated Resource Package: curriculum outcomes include health decisions and their effects such as sexual decision making and HIV/AIDS.
The Government of Yukon is a full partner in the Western and Northern Canadian Protocol (WNCP). This protocol supports the development of common curriculum frameworks for Western and Northern Canada. Within these frameworks, the British Columbia program of studies forms the basis of the Yukon curriculum. This curriculum is frequently adapted to reflect local needs and conditions.
Alberta Education’s K-9 Health and Life Skills (2002), K – 12 Physical Education (2000) and Career and Life Management (CALM) programs of studies outline the student learning outcomes for health.
The K-9 Health and Life Skills and CALM Guides to Implementation are resources to support student learning the programs. The guides contain information on comprehensive school health, establishing a positive learning environment, planning, instructional strategies, and assessment. The guide also contains illustrative examples that offer sample learning and assessment activities for each specific learner outcome. Selected outcomes also have supporting Student Information and Student Activity Masters. A number of Teacher Planning Tools are also provided.
Health/CALM/Career Education Contacts
Programs of Study
Learning and Teaching Resources
The human sexuality concepts in CALM are designed to result in a quality instructional program, which: instills sensitivity to and awareness of the impact of one’s behaviour on others, stressing that sexual health is an interactive process that requires respect for self and others; emphasizes the self-worth and dignity of the individual. In Alberta, the human sexuality component of the health curriculum begins in Grade 4 and is taught every year until Grade 9. It is then taught at the senior high school level in CALM.
Northwest Territories: NWT Skills for Healthy Relationships (1996) has been adapted to the NWT cultural context and K-9 NWT School Health Program (1991) For more information on SHR see:
- Program Guide Gr. 7-9
- Teacher Resource
- Student Manual
- Peer Leader Guide
- Parent/Guardian Guide
- Challenging Homophobia
The philosophy of Health Education is a Comprehensive School Health Approach designed to influence positively the knowledge, attitudes, and behaviours of students. It includes a wide range of school and community personnel collaborating to enhance the well-being of students. Health Education is one of the seven Required Areas of Study. Health Education content is taught, learned and evaluated using a decision-making process. A wellness perspective specific to each grade level provides a developmental focus.
See: Health Education: A Curriculum Guide for the Elementary Level (1998) at http://www.sasked.gov.sk.ca/docs/health/health1-5/index.html and Health Education: A Curriculum Guide for the Middle Level (1998) http://www.sasked.gov.sk.ca/docs/health/health6-9/index.html Elective - Life Transitions 20, 30: A Curriculum Guide for the Secondary Level (1996) http://www.sasked.gov.sk.ca/docs/life/index.html
Saskatchewan Education continues to recommend a local liaison committee to support health education teachers and to faciliate coordinated planning. The role of the committee may vary from one community to another but the basics are to: provide support to the classroom and total school health education program; provide liaison with health-related programming in the community and/or health district and to provide a forum for discussion of parent/student/school ideas and concerns related to health education.
In addition, Saskatchewan Learning catalyst teacher initiative supports health education in schools by:
- internalizing the philosophy and practices advocated in the renewed curriculum in order to be an in-school resource as well as a school division and provincial resource deliver a range of inservice sessions designed to meet the needs of schools and school divisions in renewing health education
- promote the curriculum in their respective schools, school divisions, and in-service sessions in a variety of ways
- become a mentor for health education teachers
- support comprehensive school health in Saskatchewan.
Lists of recommended resources for Saskatchewan schools is available at: http://www.sasklearning.gov.sk.ca/curr_inst/iru/bibs/update06/ 2006 and The General Reference Centre (GRC) has an extensive collection of general Internet based reference sources to support all curriculum areas. The site also provides access to educational resources for professional development. The goal of the GRC is to bring the services of a library reference room to Internet users.The GRC is found at http://www.sasklearning.gov.sk.ca/pls/urldb/udb_gen_ref_pkg.gen_ref_by_subj_menu_form.
For general web resources related to sexual health, select the link “Sexuality” under the Subject Area” of Health Education. The Curriculum Specific Websites (URL Database) is a searchable collection of curriculum specific websites. These websites are directly linked to the Evergreen Curriculum and may be accessed in different ways. One way, is by selecting a particular WWW button within the online curriculum guide you are focusing on. Websites may also be accessed directly through the URL Database http://www.sasklearning.gov.sk.ca/pls/urldb/udb_pkg.main.
Teachers may suggest and evaluate websites for review in this database by registering as a resource evaluator using the online form found at http://www.sasklearning.gov.sk.ca/docs/EvaluatorRegistrationform.pdf
Nunavut schools follow the Alberta curriculum. Aulajaaqtut,currently being offered in high school Grades 10 and 11, and is being developed for Grade 12, was developed to respond to the need for more culturally relevant curriculum for physical education and health. The modules were developed in consultation with communities and Inuit Elders and focus on physical, emotional and cultural well-being. This new Inuktitut High School curriculum is designed to support a positive sense of cultural identity amongst Inuit youth. This curriculum looks at traditional Inuit games and their design to purposefully build the mental, physical and spiritual strength of the individual. It poses questions for youth to consider about lifestyle decisions and healthy living. Materials and curriculum are developed in collaboration with an advisory group of Inuit Elders on staff in the Department of Education. For more information contact: Cathy McGregor, Director Curriculum Development, at CmcGregor@gov.nu.ca.
Manitoba Human Sexuality resources, K-gr.8 and gr. 9-10 (gr. 12 in development 2008)
http://www.edu.gov.mb.ca/k12/cur/physhlth/curriculum.html (scroll down page to locate)
From Manitoba Education, Citizenship and Youth: Physical Education/Health Education Learning Resources: Kindergarten to Senior 2: Compilation of Annotated Bibliographies (2002-2004) were reviewed for the purpose of identifying materials that support Manitoba’s physical education/health education curriculum.
The Ontario Ministry of Education Curriculum Outcomes are as follows: Grade 1 to 8 - Health and Physical Education include expectations related to growth and development throughout the years. See: The Ontario Curriculum, Grades 1-8: Health and Physical Education, 1998; The Ontario Curriculum, Grades 9 and 10: Health and Physical Education, 1999; Grades 11 and 12: Health and Physical Education, 2000
Au Québecle cirriculum offert dans les écoles francophone du Québec peut-être investigué au cite web de lacommision des programmes d’étude.http://www.cpe.gouv.qc.ca/plan.htm
From the New Brunswick Department of Education their Grades K-8 Health Curriculum:
Health Education Curriculum: Kindergarten – Grade 5, 2001 Health Education Curriculum: Grade 6, 2005 Health Education Curriculum: Grade 7, 2004 Health Education Curriculum: Grade 8, 2005
Francophone Health Curriculum – entitled “Formation personnelle et sociale” is also a required subject for all K-10 students. It consists of 4 domaines: Personal relationships, citizenship, health and consumerism. Curriculum documents are found at the following Web pages:
http://www.gnb.ca/0000/publications/servped/FPS-Ma2.pdf http://www.gnb.ca/0000/publications/servped/FPS3e-5eannee.pdf http://www.gnb.ca/0000/publications/servped/FPS68version2005.pdf http://www.gnb.ca/0000/publications/servped/FPS741119e.pdf http://www.gnb.ca/0000/publications/servped/FPS10e.pdf
Nova Scotia’s Health Education for Primary-Gr. 9 is part of the core program:
Foundation for Active, Healthy Living: Physical and Health Education Curriculum (1998)
Health Education, Grades 4–6 (2003)
Health/Personal Development and Relationships, Grades 7-9 (2000)
Lets Talk about...Health Education, Grades Primary–3
Prince Edward Island is currently creating a new Health curriculum. The grades 1-3 health curricula are being piloted. Work is set to begin on the grades 7-9 curriculum. Francophone curriculum of relevance includes:
Le programme d'études pour la formation personnelle et sociale 7e année
Le programme d'études pour la formation personnelle et sociale 8e année Le programme d'études pour la formation personnelle et sociale 9e année
In Newfoundland and Labrador new secondary school curriculum has recently been released. See links for complete curricula for NFLD:
Early Beginnings: A Kindergarten Curriculum Guide Towards a Comprehensive School Health Program: A Primary Health Curriculum Guide Towards a Comprehensive School Health Program: An Elementary Health Curriculum Guide Adolescence: Healthy Lifestyles (Health and Personal Development Curriculum) (Gr7-9)
CURRICULUM RESOURCES:
From the Canadian Federation for Sexual Health: Beyond the Basics: A Sourcebook on Sexual and Reproductive Heath Education Second Edition ($85.00): This extensive manual contains lesson plans for different age groups on a wide range of sexual health education topics including values, puberty and reproductive health, self esteem, sexual identity, relationships, communication and decision-making, contraception and safer sex and STIs and HIV. Beyond the Basics is the ideal resource for any educator teaching sexual and reproductive health education.
Positive Thinking: This publication was part of a national project that sought to measure Planned Parenthood's skills and needs in delivering services related to HIV/AIDS. The project was sponsored by CFSH and was funded by Health Canada. The publication highlights six best practices case studies across the Canadian Federation for Sexual Health member organizations. This publication can be ordered from the Canadian HIV/AIDS Information Centre
Youth Talk Back ($8.00) Pilot tested by youth from across Canada, Youth Talk Back is designed to provide students with the opportunity to learn how to become more active media consumers and to raise their awareness about the relationship between media and sexuality. Funded by Health Canada, Youth Talk Back can be used in classrooms and community-based sexuality education settings. Print Mail Order Form
Youth Talk Back: Teacher's Guide ($8.00) provides educators with an overview of Youth Talk Back as well as some teaching tips and suggestions. Funded by Health Canada, Youth Talk Back can be used in classrooms and community-based sexuality education settings. Print Mail Order Form
Finding Our Way: A Sexual and Reproductive Health Sourcebook for Aboriginal Communities ($55.00): the first comprehensive Canadian resource on sexual and reproductive health within an Aboriginal cultural context. This 335-page Sourcebook includes up-to-date information, teaching resources, program models, and personal stories on sexual and reproductive health issues as defined by Aboriginal peoples. It was co-produced by the Aboriginal Nurses Association of Canada and the Canadian Federation for Sexual Health. Topics include: parenting, grandparents, residential schools, sex education, youth sexuality, teen pregnancy, women's and men's sexual health, two-spirit people, birth control, healthy pregnancies and birth, family violence, HIV and other sexually transmitted infections, reproductive cancers, and more. Drawing on a wealth of existing materials and suggests many more sources of information the Sourcebook reflects the diverse needs and realities of First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities and will be of interest to nurses, community health representatives, teachers, counsellors, youth workers, and community leaders.
For Parents: a section of the CFSH web site is devoted to answering common questions that parents may have, including: How do I talk to my teen about sex?How do I handle questions about sex from my child?Sexuality and Youth with Intellectual Disabilities. I Think She's Pregnant.
For Youth: a section of the CFSH web site answers common questions that youth might have such as: Am I ready to have sex? How do I know? How far do I want to go? Why do I want to have sex? What about my values? Do I trust my partner?
InfoSexNet Email Bulletin contains news and resources of interest to organizations working in the field of sexual and reproductive health. To subscribe, unsubscribe, or change your subscription options, visit http://list.web.net/lists/listinfo/info-sexnet and follow the relevant instructions. InfoSexNet is a program of the Canadian Federation for Sexual Health supported by the Canadian Health Network.
From the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada Contraception Awareness Programme: www.sexualityandu.ca
Rated one of the top 5 e-health projects in the world, sexualityandu.ca provides credible and up-to-date sexual health information to teens, adults, parents, teachers, and healthcare professionals. Their HPV campaign at www.hpvinfo.ca has as its centre piece of the public awareness campaign a comprehensive website that provides teens, adults, parents, teachers and health professionals with information about HPV, what it is and what they can do about it. From the Public Health Agency of Canada: a series of sexual health promotion and education resources, including:
Frequently Asked Questions on Emergency Contraception (2004)
"TALK TO ME" Sexuality Education for Parents (May 2004)
Self-Learning Module on Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD)
• Martha's Case
• Terry's Case
• Clinical Slide Gallery
Raising the Roof
Developing a Youth Sexuality Education Program while Adopting a Mental Health Promotion Approach
What you need to know about STI - Sexually Transmitted Infections (2006)
What You Need to Know About Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
Frequently Asked Questions on Contraception (May 2002)
Oral Contraceptive and Condom Use (April 1998)
Lesson Plans for Sexual Health Educators - Grades 8-13: Let's Talk About Sex...But How?
Lesson Plans for Sexual Health Educators - Grades 8-13
Canada’s Health Portal offers resources for youth on a range of topics on sexuality including pregnancy, sexual orientation, practicing safer sex and sexually transmitted infections.
www.teachingsexualhealth.ca was developed by Alberta Health and Wellness and the Calgary Health Region, in partnership with a development team of educators. The site offers teachers evidence-based sexual health education background and delivery methods, current lesson plans and activities, and comprehensive resources. Sections for parents and youth. A recent update includes: Updated parent packsand updated "Get and Answer" section for teachers.
Sexual Health for Life: Unit Two: Sex, Drugs and Alcohol Awareness from the Government of Alberta (2004) for grades 7,8 and 9. This print resource contains seven sections of information regarding drug and alcohol awareness, including types and warning signs. The intent of the manual is to provide information regarding depressants, stimulants, hallucinogens, tranquilizers and sedatives, date rape drugs, inhalant and solvent abuse. The resource was produced in Australia and contains Australian statistics, but that does not detract from the basic content. The manual is intended as a student workbook but would be appropriate as a teacher resource.
From the Canadian Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (www.CAHPERD.ca) the Always Changing Program: a school-based resource designed to help ease the transition between childhood and adolescence for boys and girls in grades 5 and 6. Students will have many questions about the physical and emotional changes they go through during puberty. This free set of instructional materials will help students understand that these changes are a normal part of growing up. Sponsored by Always and Tampax, the Always Changing program includes: A Changing Videotape for girls and boys; Teacher’s Guide; Information booklets for student and free product samples for girls. It is sponsored by the makers of Always and Tampax feminine hygiene products.
From Family Health International: Teaching Youth about Reproductive Health and HIV/AIDS from a Christian Perspective. This manual contains 12 short workshops designed for working with youth in a Christian faith community. The manual provides basic information on communication, development, sexuality, reproductive health, HIV, and related issues.
The City of Toronto Public Health has recently developed a DVD titled Teaching Puberty, You Can Do It!Check up on Chlamydia: To reduce the rates of Chlamydia, Toronto Public Health has undertaken a 5 year social marketing campaign. The focus of the first phase is to increase testing for Chlamydia among family physicians. In 2007, the focus will be on youth and getting tested for Chlamydia.
Sex? - A Healthy Sexuality Resource (English and French) was developed by the Nova Scotia Office of Health Promotion, Department of Education, Department of Health, Public Health Services and community partners, the book was completed in August 2004. It can be viewed online at www.gov.ns.ca/ohp. The resource, targeting youth aged 12 - 17, has been distributed through Public Health in the District Health Authorities in partnership with participating schools and community groups.
- Background Material: Sex? - A Healthy Sexuality Resource (English and French)
- Information About Sex? - A Healthy Sexuality Resource (English and French)
- How to Talk to Your Kids about Sexuality and Healthy Sexual Choices (English and French)
The New Me: About Boys (Sunburst Visual Media @ www.sunburstvm.com; 2004) is a 15 minute video portrays two boys interested in learning more about puberty. They get a book from the public library and meet one of the boy’s cousins who is a pre‐med student, who uses the book to review the facts about puberty and reproduction. The boys ask questions about physical and emotional changes. They get detailed facts about the male reproductive system and how fertilization takes place. There are on-screen discussion and questions throughout the program, and a teacher’s guide with additional discussion questions, activities, and reproducible student handouts. A version for girls also entitled “The New Me: About Girls” is also available.
Always Changing (2005) includes an instructor’s booklet, a video, and a student guidebook. The resource covers physical, emotional, and social changes during puberty; identifies male and female reproductive systems; and describes the stages of the menstrual cycle and spermatogenesis. Video includes 20 minute sections for boys, girls, and boys and girls, allowing for flexible viewing options. The instructor’s guidebook provides background information for teachers and a few suggested activities. The small student guidebook reviews the content of the video in more detail. Available from PTM; toll-free tel: 1-800-454-2827.
What Kids Want to Know About Sex and Growing Up (B.C. Learning Connection Inc., 1997): This 55 minute video deals with puberty, sex, and sexual reproduction in a candid and reassuring manner through a series of discussions and very direct questions between two sex educators and real kids. The accompanying teacher’s guide provides a script of the video. The suggested classroom activities in the guide are not recommended as they are too simplistic, and teachers will need to develop their own pre-and post-viewing activities. This video was previously recommended for Personal Planning. While the information is current and very comprehensive, the hairstyles and clothing appear somewhat dated.
Health for Life 1 and 2 (from Pearson Education, http://www.pearsoned.ca/school/health/, 2005) consists of a student book and accompanying teacher’s guide. The student text includes eight chapters dealing with life learning, wellness choices, relationship choices, and looking forward.
GALEBC (Gay and Lesbian Educators BC, www.galebc.org/main.htm) advocates for a positive environment for all gay, lesbian, bisexual, and trans-gendered people within the education system. This web site includes resources for teachers such as Challenging Homophobia in Schools, sample lesson plans, videos, and fiction and non-fiction resources.
Choices and Changes was created for the Yukon community by the Health Promotion Unit of the Government of Yukon, Canada, and Elijah Smith Elementary School, Choices and Changesis a curriculum for students in grades four through seven. Based on the Canadian Guidelines for Sexual Health Education, it consists of eight one-hour sessions per grade. Topics vary by grade level and include healthy relationships, friendship, boundaries, personal space, fetal development, puberty, parenting, body image, contraception, HIV/AIDS, STDs, gender roles, and sexuality and the media. It includes a component for parents/caregivers to involved in their children's sexuality education by introducing them to the curriculum before it begins. It also encourages subsequent parent sessions such as video screenings, question-and-answer sessions, or group discussions based on the needs of parents in the community. Facilitated parent discussions can include activities related to values clarification and communicating with children about sexuality. An evaluation of the Choices and Changes program is published in the Winter 2000, SIECCAN Newsletter.
Filling the Gaps: Hard to Teach Topics in Sexuality Education. Sexuality Information and Education Council of the United States, 1998. www.siecus.org Personal and Social Skills. Joyce V. Fetro, ETR Associates, 2000. www.etr.org Reducing the Risk: Building Skills to Prevent Pregnancy, STD & HIV. Richard P. Barth, ETR Associates, 1996. www.etr.org Safer Choices (levels 1 and 2; with student workbooks). Fetro, Coyle, Barth, ETR Associates, 1998. www.etr.org Changing Bodies, Changing Lives. Ruth Bell, Times Books, 1998. What’s Happening to My Body? (book for boys and book for girls). Lynda Maderas, Newmarket Press, 2000. Sex Sense Canadian Contraception Guide, 2nd edition. The Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada, 2005. www.sogc.org Aids New Brunswick Pamphlets Aids New Brunswick: General Resources in New Brunswick; Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgendered, Two-Spirited, Queer,
Questioning (GLBTQ) Targeted Resources Glencoe Health Health Issues 7 Gillda Leitenberg, Editor McGraw-Hill Ryerson (2002) Health Issues 7, Teacher’s Resource Guide Jaime Johansson McGraw-Hill Ryerson (2003) Health Issues 8 Gillda Leitenberg, Editor McGraw-Hill Ryerson (2002) Health Issues 8, Teacher’s Resource Guide Jaime Johansson McGraw-Hill Ryerson (2003) Health Issues 9 Gillda Leitenberg, Editor McGraw-Hill Ryerson (2002) Health Issues 7, Teacher’s Resource Guide Jaime Johansson McGraw-Hill Ryerson (2003) Education for Sexuality and HIV/AIDS Meeks, Linds; Heit, Philip; and Burt, John Meeks Heit (1993) Human Sexuality: Responsible Life Choices Ryder, Verdene and Smith, Peggy B. Goodheart-Wilcox Co. (2000) It’s Up To Me: A Kit on Dating Violence Coalition Against Abuse in Relationships, 770 Main Street, 9h Floor, Moncton, NB, E1C 1E7, (506) 392-5120 Seeing the Rainbow: Teachers Talk about Bisexual, Gay, Lesbian and Transgender and Two-spirited Realities Canadian Teacher’s Federation Skills for Adolescence Lions Club International, Lions Quest (2001 Teen Health Course 1 Merki, Mary Bronson Glencoe McGraw-Hill (1995)
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