Our Changing Bodies
We are applying our self-awareness and communication skills to show respect for our body and for others. We are learning to identify the body parts of the reproductive systems and explain the physical
We are applying our self-awareness and communication skills to show respect for our body and for others. We are learning to identify the body parts of the reproductive systems and explain the physical
We are learning to describe the process of developing spermatozoa. We are learning how the production of sperm relates to reproduction and our overall development.
We are learning to describe the process of developing an egg during puberty. We are learning how the production of an egg relates to reproduction and our overall development.
We are learning to describe the process of developing an egg during puberty. We are learning how the production of an egg relates to reproduction and our overall development.
We are learning how to describe the emotional and social stresses related to puberty and apply strategies to cope with these changes. We are learning how to explain ways to help someone with their men
We are learning to apply our relationship and self-awareness skills to assess the effects of stereotypes and assumptions on an individual's self-concept, feelings of inclusion and relationships. We
We are learning to apply our self-awareness skills to understand the impacts of viewing sexually explicit media, including pornography.
We are learning to use our self-awareness skills to develop a clearer understanding of the physical, social, and emotional changes that we experience during adolescence, and how this knowledge helps
We are learning to use our self-awareness and critical thinking skills to make informed decisions that demonstrate respect for ourselves and others. We are learning to apply our relationship and self-
We are learning to apply our self-awareness skills to understand the impacts of viewing sexually explicit media, including pornography. We are learning to apply our relationship and self-awareness
We are learning to use our relationship and critical thinking skills to understand reasons for delaying sexual activity and the need to communicate clearly when making decisions about sexual activity
We are learning to use our relationship and critical thinking skills to understand reasons for delaying sexual activity and the need to communicate clearly when making decisions about sexual activity
Ontario’s students, parents/caregivers, and staff have demonstrated their commitment to learning and resilience ever since the COVID-19 outbreak. The Government of Ontario has now released a Guide to Reopening Ontario’s Schools for the 2020/2021 year, which includes a greater focus on social and...
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What do students need to know and be able to do in order to make informed decisions when dealing with situations involving cannabis? In the fifth installment of our “Clearing the Air About Cannabis” series, we tackle how cannabis education can be implemented in the classroom through a harm reduction...
In the period surrounding cannabis legalization in Canada, questions abounded on the impact it would have on youth. As an educator, you may have debated with your colleagues, or had friends and family members asking your opinion. Today, we finally have data to help us understand what’s changed and...
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Following our first Clearing the Air About Cannabis Q&A column featuring a discussion on legalization with Jean‐François Crépault, Senior Policy Analyst at the Centre of Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH), we received questions asking for us to expand on his comments referring to cannabis harms for...
On August 21, Education Minister Stephen Lecce announced the release of the elementary Health and Physical Education (H&PE) curriculum . The Ministry of Education has also released an announcement . Ophea compliments the Ministry of Education on a thoughtful, high quality, evidence informed policy...