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The Wonders and Worries of Growing Up
We are learning how to identify and appreciate how our bodies work and how to continue appreciating our body as we grow and change and we are learning how our body and brain respond to challenging or
Fictional versus Real Violence
We are learning how the portrayal of fictional violence in various media, both on and offline, can create an unrealistic view of the consequences of real violence and we are learning how our choices
Personal Hygiene
We are learning about the physical changes that occur at puberty, we are learning about personal care needs and personal hygiene practices associated with the onset of puberty
Physical Changes at Puberty
We are learning about the physical changes that occur at puberty and the emotional and social impacts which may result from these changes and we are learning how choices we make every day can have a
Healthy Body and Healthy Mind
We are learning how to take care of our mental health as a part of our overall health and we are learning how our thoughts, emotions and actions can affect our mental health and how to respond to...
What I Really Want to Know
Culturally Responsive and Relevant Pedagogy in Health and Physical Education
Ophea’s Culturally Responsive and Relevant Pedagogy in Health and Physical Education is a free online resource that has been developed to support educators in creating an inclusive Health and Physical Education (H&PE) learning environment to support students' personal, social and academic...
Influences on Our Self-Concept During Adolescence
We are learning to apply our self-awareness skills to understand the impacts of viewing sexually explicit media, including pornography.
All the Parts of Me
We are learning to identify body parts, including genitalia, using correct terminology and we are learning to respect ourselves and our body by taking care of it and setting and respecting boundaries.
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
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.
Play for All: Strategies for Inclusive Intramurals
The Play for All: Strategies for Inclusive Intramurals resource has been developed to provide educators with access to resources to enhance their capacity to implement inclusive, meaningful, safe, and fun intramural programming that meets the needs of every student in the school community.
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.
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
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
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