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

Female Action Heroes

Gender and Tobacco

Learning Gender Stereotypes

Exposing Gender Stereotypes

The Impact of Gender Stereotypes

Gender Messages in Alcohol Advertising

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

Cyberbullying and Civic Participation

Cyberbullying and the Law (Grades 7 - 8)

Understanding Cyberbullying : Virtual vs. Physical Worlds

Student Tutorial (Licensed Resource)

MyWorld: A digital literacy tutorial for secondary students

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

Kids, Alcohol and Advertising: Messages About Drinking

Kids, Alcohol and Advertising: Young Drinkers

Kids, Alcohol and Advertising: Understanding Brands

Kids, Alcohol and Advertising: Interpreting Media Messages

Who’s On First: Alcohol Advertising and Sports

Alcohol Myths

Gender Messages in Alcohol Advertising

Do You Believe This Camel?

Freedom to Smoke

Image Gap

Mirror Image