Teaching Tools
These teaching tools are designed for teachers to deliver health-related content in the classroom.
Each of the teaching tools contain:
- Background information for the teacher
- Materials for engaging learning activities
- Instructions
- Activity variations
- Modified activities for differing abilities
The resources have been designed to satisfy expectations outlined in the Ontario Ministry of Education's Elementary Health and Physical Education curriculum (2019) and the Secondary Health and Physical Education Curriculum (2015).
Resources will be added as they become available.
Elementary Teaching Tools
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Learning from home
Learning in this activity guide focuses on increased student understanding and awareness in content areas that include handwashing and germs, substance use and abuse, healthy sleep and screen habits, mental health and healthy eating while engaging in a learn from home environment.
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Personal safety and injury prevention
Learning in this content area is intended to reduce injuries and equip students with the ability to recognize, assess and manage potentially dangerous situations, including online.
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Substance use, addictions and related behaviours
Learning in this content area focuses on student understanding of the effects of drugs and the consequences of their use, and how addictions and related behaviours can lead to compulsive behaviours.
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Human development and sexual health
Learning in this content area will help students develop an understanding of the physical, emotional, social and cognitive changes that they will experience during puberty, and further develop their sense of self and identity.
Secondary Teaching Tools
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Substance use, addictions and related behaviours
Learning in this content area focuses on student understanding of the effects of drugs and the consequences of their use, and how addictions and related behaviours can lead to addictions or compulsive behaviours.
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Human development and sexual health
Learning in this content area will help students develop an understanding of the physical, emotional, social and cognitive changes experienced during puberty, and learn more about how to acquire information, skills, attitudes, beliefs and values related to identity and relationships.
Consult Your School's Public Health Nurse
Your school's public health nurse can help you prepare for delivering presentations, activities and in developing engaging projects and extension activities. To reach your school's public health nurse, chat with a school health nurse (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:15 p.m.), email healthyschools@niagararegion.ca or 905-688-8248 ext. 7379.
