Family Life Education. Grade 9. An Optional Health Education Unit [microform]

The Family Life Education optional unit of the Manitoba (Canada) Health Education curriculum reflects the current emphasis in health education on preventive medicine, total well-being, and the assumption of individual responsibility for health. The unit as a whole consists of four components: an ove...

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Corporate Author: Manitoba. Manitoba Education and Training (1989-2001)
Format: Microfilm Book
Language:English
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : Distributed by ERIC Clearinghouse, 1990.
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Summary:The Family Life Education optional unit of the Manitoba (Canada) Health Education curriculum reflects the current emphasis in health education on preventive medicine, total well-being, and the assumption of individual responsibility for health. The unit as a whole consists of four components: an overview and three grade level guides designed for grades 5, 7, and 9. The grade 9 instructional package is organized around four themes: "Importance of Families"; "Human Growth and Development"; "Promoting Positive Lifestyle Practices"; and "Dilemmas and Issues." This final component includes the following topics among others: "Dating Relationships"; "Pregnancy and Drugs"; "Solving Problems Assertively"; "Sexual Assault Prevention"; and "Family Problems." The package includes 19 age-appropriate lessons that contain student objectives, suggested activities, teaching aids, teacher background notes, references, and information about required materials. A list of family life education audiovisual resources is included. (IAH)
Item Description:ERIC Note: For other guides in this series, see SP 033 622-625.
Educational level discussed: Grade 9.
Educational level discussed: Junior High Schools.
ERIC Document Number: ED343861.
Physical Description:177 pages.
Audience:Teachers.
Practitioners.
ISBN:9780771109720
0771109725