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Inclusion with a Safety Lens; Program Planning for Students with Disabilities in Physical Activity
Did you know that May 26 – June 1, 2024, marks National AccessAbility Week? Each year, this initiative celebrates the valuable contributions and leadership of persons with disabilities in Canada, promotes the work of allies, organizations and communities that are removing barriers, and encourages...
Social and Emotional Learning Supports (SELS)
Please note : Social and Emotional Learning Supports (SELS) will no longer be available as of January 1, 2025. The resource will continue to be available until that time. Ophea continues to support educators by releasing new resources addressing emerging needs. Social and Emotional Learning Supports...
The Destructive Effects of Stereotypes and Assumptions
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
Vaccinations, Media and Personal Health
H&PE Elementary Resources
Ophea’s H&PE Curriculum Resources: Grades 1-8 addressing the H&PE Curriculum, 2015 continue to be available. Throughout the school year, new lesson plans will be added to further support you in teaching the current curriculum. With the release of the 2019 Elementary H&PE curriculum, Ophea will...
Consent Means Respecting Yourself and Others
We are learning about the importance of consent and how to stand up for ourselves and others for our well-being.
Safety Practices for Preventing Infectious Diseases
Let’s Explore (and check-in on our knowledge of) the Ontario Physical Activity Safety Standards in Education
Increasing opportunities for physical activity The classroom environment offers a wide range of opportunities for students to be physically active. Implementing meaningful opportunities for students to be physically active can influence a student’s overall school experience, their physical literacy...
My Identity and Relationships
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.
Germs and Vaccinations
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
The Relationship between Mental Health and Mental Illness
We are learning to use our critical thinking skills to understand the relationship between mental health and mental illness and identify possible signs of mental health problems. We are learning how
Vaccination Talks Toolkit
The Vaccination Talks Toolkit is a free online resource that integrates health literacy, digital media literacy and inquiry into discussions about vaccines as part of healthy living. This resource is intended to support children and youth in developing their health literacy related to vaccinations...
Gender Identity, Gender Expression, and Sexual Orientation
We are learning to use our coping and self-awareness skills to understand gender identity, gender expression and sexual orientation. We are learning to identify factors that can help individuals of
Attacking and Defending Empty Space
By the end of this lesson, students will be able to: describe and apply strategies that they have found to be effective in territory games demonstrate an understanding of procedures for anticipating
Making Choices in Healthy Relationships
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-
Healthy Relationships
We are learning to use our critical thinking skills to analyse the attractions and benefits associated with being in a healthy relationship, as well as the benefits, risks, and drawbacks, for
Aunt’s Love Interest Scenario Student Worksheet
Effective and Suitable Protection to Prevent Pregnancy and STBBIs
We are learning to use our self-awareness and critical thinking skills to understand abstinence, contraception, and the use of effective and suitable protection to prevent pregnancy and sexually