Teaching Tool - Healthy Relationships
This presentation provides students with an understanding of factors that contribute to healthy relationships and the ability to apply health knowledge and living skills to make reasoned decisions.
Target audience: students in Grades 9-12
Length of core content presentation: 60-70 minutes
Criteria Met
Ontario Curriculum: Grades 9-12, Health and Physical Education (2019)
| Grade | Ontario Curriculum | Codes |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Grades 9-12, Health and Physical Education (2019) | 1.3, 1.5, C2.2, C2.3 |
| 10 | Grades 9-12, Health and Physical Education (2019) | 1.3, 1.5, C2.5, C3.5 |
| 11 | Grades 9-12, Health and Physical Education (2019) | 1.3, 1.5, C3.4 |
| 12 | Grades 9-12, Health and Physical Education (2019) | 1.3, 1.5, C1.3 |
Goals
In delivering this presentation, the teacher will:
- Provide health information and living skills that promote healthy relationships
Objectives
By the end of this presentation, students will:
- Recognize factors that constitute a healthy relationship
- Identify signs of unhealthy relationships
- Demonstrate an understanding of the skills and strategies needed to build healthy social and romantic relationships
- Recognize and protect themselves from unhealthy relationships and dating abuse
- Recognize when more information or help is needed and how to access school or community supports
Core Knowledge Content
Core knowledge content provides the teacher with the background information needed to prepare and teach this health class.
Learning Activities
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Healthy relationships (essential)
Materials
Instructions
- Cue PowerPoint presentation on Smart Board
- Deliver presentation to students using notes embedded in presentation
- Pause periodically throughout presentation, asking questions to assess comprehension and engage students in discussion
Consult Your School's Public Health Nurse
Your school's public health nurse can help you prepare for delivering this presentation and can assist you in developing engaging projects and extension activities. To reach your school's public health nurse, contact healthyschools@niagararegion.ca or 905-688-8248 ext. 7379.
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