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The Importance of Engaging Youth in Their Learning

… own learning and learning choices leads to greater student engagement and improved achievement.” -Ontario Ministry of … learning and learning through inquiry, provides engagement through student-initiated work, creates a sense … Literacy 7–12, pages 21–22. … The Importance of Engaging Youth in Their Learning …
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Engaging Students in Healthy Living through Drama

Student Engagement Resources

… Secondary)   Topic:  Student-Centred Tool Supporting Youth Engagement and Reflection  Type:  Website, Visual, Student … agency in their participation in different activities.   Youth Engagement Survey Map     (Available in English and …

Children/Youth Implementation Tips

… Children/youth with asthma need to understand how to manage their asthma. Children and youth who learn how to manage and control their asthma are … asthma, what it means and how they can help you. … Children/Youth Implementation Tips …
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Creating Asthma Friendly Environments
Topic(s)
Personal Safety and Injury Prevention
Type(s)
Tool

Co-op Placement Boss Scenario Activity

This Draw the Line scenario explores the nature of youth–adult workplace relationships and the power structures that exist that may prevent youth from taking action when they are subjected to unwanted
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Gender-Based Violence Prevention Education Resources
Topic(s)
Personal Safety and Injury Prevention
Grade(s)
7, 8, 9
Type(s)
Activity

Cannabis Use and Health Effects

Students use popular media as a tool to become youth advocates for educating their peers; Students explore the links between mental health and problematic cannabis use, analyze personal and societal
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Cannabis Education Resources
Topic(s)
Substance Use, Addictions and Related Behaviours
Grade(s)
7
Type(s)
Activity

Consequences of Cannabis Misuse – Your Choices

Students engage in a Class Jigsaw to gather and share information about the consequences of cannabis misuse, personal factors that may influence misuse of substances, and the importance of coping and
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Cannabis Education Resources
Topic(s)
Substance Use, Addictions and Related Behaviours
Grade(s)
12
Type(s)
Activity

Community Member Texting Scenario Activity

This Draw the Line scenario explores the nature of relationships between youth and their community, the power structures that exist that may prevent them from taking action when they feel unsafe, and
Resource
Gender-Based Violence Prevention Education Resources
Topic(s)
Personal Safety and Injury Prevention
Grade(s)
7, 8, 9
Type(s)
Activity

My Factors, My Resilience, and My Choices

… that are designed to communicate ideas and messages to youth about cannabis and protective and risk factors that … such as students reading literature related to youth struggling with situations involving cannabis as part …
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Cannabis Education Resources
Topic(s)
Substance Use, Addictions and Related Behaviours
Grade(s)
9
Type(s)
Activity

Cannabis – Know the Facts

… appropriate sources of support. Students adopt the role of youth entrepreneurs to pitch their cannabis education … campaign ideas to their local public health unit to promote youth awareness of the effects of cannabis use. This … cannabis use, such as: Health Effects of Cannabis Canadian Youth Perceptions of Cannabis Canada’s Lower-Risk Cannabis …
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Cannabis Education Resources
Topic(s)
Substance Use, Addictions and Related Behaviours
Grade(s)
11
Type(s)
Activity

Secondary Discussion Guide

… and a shared responsibility for educating children and youth about vaccinations as one choice to maintain optimum … health? What types of conversations are you having with youth your age about vaccines and vaccinations? Where and … What do you think parents/guardians/caregivers and youth should talk about during their conversations about …
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Vaccination Talks Toolkit
Topic(s)
Personal Safety and Injury Prevention
Grade(s)
9, 10, 11, 12
Type(s)
Tool

Elementary Discussion Guide

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Vaccination Talks Toolkit
Topic(s)
Personal Safety and Injury Prevention
Grade(s)
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Type(s)
Tool

Clearing the Air About Cannabis: Youth and Driving

… at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) about youth cannabis use and driving. Read on to discover what you need to know about youth and driving under the influence of cannabis, and how … messages regarding driving. What do we know about how many youth use cannabis? We know that the majority of youth do …

Jacob Wttewaall, Youth and Inclusive Education and Sports Advocate

… featured Spotlight, Jacob Wttewaall. Jacob Wttewaall is a Youth Advocate currently attending Seneca College for … and hereditary spastic paraplegia and is an advocate for youth with disabilities in education and sports. Jacob has … at info@ophea.net to connect with Jacob. … Jacob Wttewaall, Youth and Inclusive Education and Sports Advocate …

Board of Directors

… aspirations for health and wellbeing, especially for the youth. I am also a member to the College of the Royal … forefront. I believe that the well-being of children and youth is essential to building vibrant, thriving communities … the physical and mental health of Ontario’s children and youth. What are you passionate about? As a lifelong learner …

Your Position about Cannabis in Your Community

Students use a Mind Map to identify local issues related to cannabis use, analyze their impact, record information gathered, and consider connections to national and international issues; Students
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Cannabis Education Resources
Topic(s)
Substance Use, Addictions and Related Behaviours
Grade(s)
10
Type(s)
Activity

Safety in Numbers

Use a Placemat activity to support students in sharing their ideas about factors that influence behaviours and strategies for making safer choices to prevent injury, risk factors associated with
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Engaging Students in Healthy Living through Drama
Topic(s)
Personal Safety and Injury Prevention
Substance Use, Addictions and Related Behaviours
Grade(s)
11, 12
Type(s)
Activity

Healthy Relationships and Development

Please subscribe to access this content.Questions? Refer to our FAQs.… actions to take (i.e., have a social worker or child and youth worker participate in the lesson, be available to meet …
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H&PE Elementary Resources
Topic(s)
Human Development and Sexual Health
Grade(s)
3
Type(s)
Lesson Plan