Overall Expectations

Students investigate what it means to be well.

Students evaluate and address personal wellness needs

Students analyze how society, media and culture influence wellness

Specific Expectations

Students will research how wellness is defined in multiple sources (e.g., print, online, media) and evaluate the credibility of sources for purpose, bias or intent

Students will know:

• risk-taking behaviours impact personal wellness
• examples of risk-taking behaviours (e.g., substance abuse, addictive behaviours, sexual decision making, vehicle safety
• proactive decision making strategies protect personal health and wellness

Students will discuss appropriate actions to mitigate risk

Students will know:

• media affects how wellness is valued/perceived
• social norms are related to culture and influence standards of wellness

Lessons that meet 110 expectations

Alcohol Myths

Exposing Gender Stereotypes

Freedom to Smoke

Gambling in the Media

Gender and Tobacco

Image Gap

Kids, Alcohol and Advertising 1: Messages About Drinking

I heard it ‘round the Internet: Sexual health education and authenticating online information

Kids, Alcohol and Advertising 2: Young Drinkers

Kids, Alcohol and Advertising 3: Understanding Brands

Kids, Alcohol and Advertising 4: Interpreting Media Messages

Learning Gender Stereotypes

Mirror Image

Scientific Detectives

The Girl in the Mirror

The Impact of Gender Stereotypes

The Target is You!

The True Story

Thinking Like a Citizen

Thinking Like a Tobacco Company

Tobacco Labels

Truth or Money

Understanding Cyberbullying : Virtual vs. Physical Worlds

Who’s on First? Alcohol Advertising and Sports