Outcome Chart - Newfoundland and Labrador - Health Education Grade 8

This outcome chart contains media-related learning outcomes from the Newfoundland and Labrador Grade 8 Health Education with links to supporting resources on the MediaSmarts site.

Emotional and Social Well-Being

It is expected that students will:

  • have an awareness of the factors that influence male and female roles

Lessons

Growth and Development

It is expected that students will:

  • understand the role of the media in establishing feelings and attitudes about ourselves and relationships with others, including dating and becoming sexually active

Lessons

Drugs: Alcohol and Other Drugs

It is expected that students will:

  • distinguish between facts and myths with regard to drug, alcohol
  • be aware of the particular risks associated with alcohol use by teens
  • understand the laws pertaining to alcohol use and young people
  • understand social influences, including advertising, on decisions about drinking
  • to be aware of how advertising and the media influence decisions regarding drug use

Lessons