Ontario Grade 8 Health - Full Year Bundle

2019 Ontario Health Curriculum – Grade 8 Bundle – This resource covers all expectations and learning goals in the Grade 8, 2019 Ontario Health Curriculum.

BOTH GOOGLE SLIDES AND PDF VERSIONS INCLUDED!

This comprehensive bundle contains readings, research assignments, true/false, diagrams, reflections, drawings, word searches, word scrambles and more. There is also a unit test and answer pages for all units!

Healthy Eating

Some of the concepts that are covered:

• Introduction to Canada’s Food Guide
• Your Canada Food Guide Plate
• Student-Generated Quizzes: Food Guide Fundamentals
• Pictionary: Healthy Eating Edition
• The Role of Macronutrients
• Exploring Micronutrients
• Understanding Food Labels
• Drawing Contest: Design Your Own Food Label
• Research – Favorite Foods
• Deep Dive - Food Labels
• Memory Game: Food Label Terms
• Food Marketing
• Role Play: Navigating Food Marketing
• Blog Post: Healthy Hydration
• DIY Water Bottle Decorating
• Blog Post: Mindful Eating
• Show and Tell: Mindful Eating Experiences
• Story: Mindfulness and Emotional Eating
• Family Meal Planning and Food Preparation Skills
• Family Meal Planning Activity
• Nutrition and Mental Health
• Nutrition Myths and Facts
• Fact or Fiction? Food Myths Debunked
• Vegetarian and Vegan Diets
• Healthy Snacking
• The Sugar Debate
• Physical Activity and Nutrition
• Trivia Card Creation: Healthy Eating Challenge
• Newspaper Article: Technology and Healthy Eating
• Newspaper Article: The Science of Taste
• Overcoming Food Allergies
• Newspaper Article: School Healthy Food Policies
• Healthy Eating on a Budget
• Restaurant Review Project
• The Future of Food
• Sustainable Eating
• Memory Game: Healthy Habits
• Spelling Bee: Nutrition Vocabulary
• Jeopardy-Style Game: Eat Smart
• Snowman: Decoding Healthy Eating
• Word Search: Nutrition Edition
• Unit Test
• Answer Pages For All Activities

Mental Health

Some of the concepts that are covered:

• Introduction to Mental Health and Wellness
• Understanding Emotions
• Emotional Pictionary
• Creating a Balanced Lifestyle
• Physical Activity and Mental Health
• Energize Your Day: Morning Exercise Kick-Start
• The Role of Sleep in Mental Health
• Screen Time and Sleep
• Digital Wellness
• The Digital Detox Challenge
• Physical Activity and Mental Health
• Healthy Eating and Mental Health
• Deep Breathing and Grounding Exercises
• Breathing Techniques Workshop
• Stress Management Techniques
• Mindfulness App Exploration
• Positive Social Interactions
• Conflict Resolution Skills
• The Power of Positive Thinking
• Mental Wellness Match-Up
• Support Networks for Wellness
• Activity - Support Network Mapping
• High School Transition Stress
• Expressive Tableaus on Mental Health
• Cultural Practices and Mental Health
• Nature and Mental Health
• Volunteering and Its Impact on Mental Health
• Fact or Fiction? Coping Strategies Game
• Goal Setting and Mental Health
• Wellness Wonders Show and Tell
• The Stigma of Mental Health
• Combating Mental Health Stigma
• Understanding Mental Health Through Role-Play
• Wellness Clubs and Community Involvement
• Empathy and Compassion in Mental Health
• Empathy Role-Playing
• Mindful Spelling Bee
• Crafting Mental Health Word Searches
• Snowman - New Vocabulary
• Unit Test
• Answer Pages For All Activities

Personal Safety and Injury Prevention

Some of the concepts that are covered:

• The Science Behind Concussions
• Pictionary: Concussion Awareness
• Comprehensive Guide to Concussion Symptoms
• Role Play: Responding to Injuries
• Second-Impact Syndrome and Its Prevention
• Show and Tell: Personal Safety Equipment
• Healing Minds, Resuming Lives
• Fact or Fiction? Myths About Concussions and Injuries
• Post-Concussion Syndrome: Recovery Challenges
• Model Making: Brain Safety
• The Risks and Realities of Crash Diets
• Tattoo and Piercing Impacts
• Driving Safely, Avoiding Risks
• The Impact of Joining Gangs on Youth
• Role Play: Peer Pressure Situations
• Beauty Fixes' Hidden Costs
• Crafting a Public Service Announcement
• Preventing Spinal Injuries
• Memory Game: Injury Prevention and Safety
• Water Safety Essentials
• Preventing the Spread of Infectious Diseases
• Understanding Mental Health and Safety
• Evaluating Safety in Everyday Situations
• Healthy Relationships and Personal Boundaries
• Create a Safety Campaign Poster
• DIY First Aid Kits
• The Detrimental Effects of Bullying
• Tackling Violence in Intimate Relationships
• Combatting Gender-Based Violence and Racially Based Violence
• The Role of Bystanders in Preventing Violence
• Role Play: Seeking Help for Violence
• Emotional Regulation in Conflict Situations
• Addressing Racially Based Violence
• Violence Prevention Memory Game
• Legal Repercussions of Violence
• Global Safety Laws Geography Bee
• Fostering a Supportive School Environment
• Tableaus: Scenes of Support
• Unit Test
• Answer Pages For All Activities

Substance Use, Addictions and Related Behaviours

Some of the concepts that are covered:

• Understanding Substance Use and Behavioural Changes
• Pictionary with Substance Use Warning Signs
• Mental Health and Substance Use
• Tableaus on Substance Use Scenarios
• Substance Use & Isolation
• Quiz Making on Warning Signs and Consequences
• Substance Use and Academic Impact
• Trivia Card Creation on Substance Use Facts
• Drawing Contest on Healthy Lifestyles
• Substance Use and Gender Violence, Self-Harm, and Mental Illness
• Substance Use News Article Critique
• Fact or Fiction? Substance Use Myths
• Legal Effects of Substance Misuse
• Role Play on Legal Consequences
• Legal Risks of Underage Cannabis Use
• Newspaper Article: Alcohol and Aggressive Behaviour
• Prescription Medication Risks
• Understanding Opioid Misuse
• Illicit Drug Use and Overdose
• Music and Lyrics Analysis
• Impaired Decision Making Due to Drug Use
• The Consequences of Binge Drinking
• Alcohol Poisoning: Signs, Symptoms, and Prevention
• Impaired Driving: Risks and Consequences
• The Effects of Impaired Driving on Communities
• Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
• Social Connections & Prevention
• Show and Tell on Recovery Stories
• Schools vs Substance Use
• Role Play on Intervention and Support
• Role Play on Handling Peer Pressure
• Supporting Struggling Students
• Drawing Contest on Future Aspirations
• Memory Game on Substance Use Vocabulary
• Spelling Bee with Key Terms
• Show and Tell on Personal Stories
• Word Search Creation on Substance Use
• Snowman Game with New Vocabulary
• Gaming and Gambling Costs
• Media Influence on Expectations of Intimacy
• Unit Test
• Answer Pages For All Activities

Human Development and Sexual Health

Some of the concepts that are covered:

• Understanding Personal Limits
• Understanding Boundaries Through Role Play
• Peer Pressure and Consent
• Navigating Curiosity and Desire
• Impact of Media on Sexual Health Decisions
• Legal Aspects of Sexual Activity
• Cultural and Religious Beliefs about Sexuality
• Family Values & Health Choices
• Substance Impact on Choices
• Gender Identity and Self-Concept
• Positive Self-Concept and Sexual Health
• Exploring Identity Through Word Search
• Understanding Sexual Orientation and LGBTQ+
• Sexual Orientation and Acceptance
• Contraception and STBBIs
• STBBI & Contraception Memory Match
• Abstinence and Its Benefits
• Developing Self-Awareness and Assertiveness
• The Concept of Consent
• Role-Play Scenarios on Consent
• Healthy Relationships and Sexual Intimacy
• Building Understanding with Snowman
• Risks Associated with Sexual Intimacy
• Support Systems for Sexual Health
• Mapping Our Support Networks
• Addressing Sexual Health Myths
• Fact or Fiction? Relationship Realities
• Dating Violence and Sexual Exploitation
• Navigating Choices Together
• The Emotional Impact of Relationships
• Health and Harmony Spelling Bee
• Unit Test – Human Development & Sexual Health
• Answer Pages For All Activities

This is a comprehensive bundle that will save you hours of planning! It has been tested and found effective in helping students achieve the learning goals in the health curriculum.