

The Family Chat
Our youngest is about to turn 14, and that means it’s time for the last member of our family to get her own cell phone.
We decided back when our oldest was heading off to high school that age 14, Grade 9, is cell phone time for our family. We’ve been happy with that decision – it seemed like the right time in terms of maturity, and also it became clear that having a phone to use in class at high school was beneficial and even expected.

Communicating Safely Online: Tip Sheet for Youth
a. Types of Unhealthy Online Relationships
Exploitation: Some people use digital media to get teenagers involved in relationships they’re not ready for. They do this by finding someone who is vulnerable and then showering them with attention, sympathy, affection and kindness, all to persuade the victim that they love and understand them.

Communicating Safely Online: Tip Sheet for Parents and Trusted Adults
a. Types of Unhealthy Online Relationships
Online exploitation is when someone uses digital media to find teens and get them involved in romantic or sexual relationships.

Outcome Chart – Newfoundland & Labrador – Biology 3201
Unit 1: Cell Reproduction and the Continuity of Life
Overall Expectations: Cancer and the cell cycle
7.0 use library and electronic research tools to collect information on a given topic [GCO 2]
8.0 select and integrate information from various print and electronic sources or from several parts of the same source
[GCO 2]
26.0 work cooperatively with team members to develop and carry out a plan, and troubleshoot problems as they arise [GCO 2]

Outcome Chart – Newfoundland & Labrador – Biology 2201
Unit 1: Ecosystem interactions and population dynamics
Overall Expectations: Biomes
9.0 use library and electronic research tools to collect information on a given topic [GCO 2]
22.0 synthesize information from multiple sources or from complex and lengthy texts and make inferences based on this information
Specific Expectations:
MediaSmarts Resources

Outcome Chart – Newfoundland & Labrador – Chemistry 3202
Unit 1: From Kinetics to Equilibrium
Overall Expectations: Factors that affect reaction rates
23.0 evaluate the relevance, reliability, and adequacy of data and data collection methods [GCO 2]
Specific Expectations:
MediaSmarts Resources

Outcome Chart – Newfoundland & Labrador – Social Studies 2201
Unit 1: Integrated Concepts and Process Skills
Overall Expectations:
1.0 explain how democratic principles and civic engagement can influence the human experience
2.0 analyze information, events, ideas, issues, places, and trends to understand how they influence the human experience
3.0 respond to significant issues influencing the human experience
Specific Expectations:
1.2 collaborate to achieve a common goal