Health+Topics(4)+Websites

FOUR HEALTH TOPICS ARE: Substance Use & Abuse, Fitness, Nutrition & Sexuality

Drug use: [] This site has somewhat current stats regarding the use and abuse of drugs in our society today. It is good information to shock the students with. I will use these details as a teaching tool. [] This website has many beneficial links that can provide students with a wealth of information. It really shows how big of a problem drug use has become in our society. This is a great resource for those who might need help.

Fitness: [] What better website to have as an all in one resource for fitness than live strong. It has plenty of great resources, celebrity endorsement and a nationwide following with proven results. This website is great for nutrition as well. [] This is the Government website related to physical fitness. It contains content that is applicable to everyone that could require the information. This will be good to use as a resource for the teens I will be teaching as those teens that run into trouble with situations like teen pregnancy. Nutrition: [] This is the Canadian Council for Food and Nutrition, this is a great site for current trends that the scientific community has verified that need to addressed by all Canadians in order to maintain proper health. Students can use this site to spot trends and their value versus fads and their potential dangers. [] This website is very valuable for those teens that are trying to develop muscle. Some try to use “short cuts,” thinking they will be better off. This website shows them how to combine the proper nutrition and weight training to build a body that will last forever. My only concern is the advertisement for a cutting powder to help lean the kids down. (short cut) Sexuality: [] This website is bright and colourful and gives people the information they need regarding sexuality without any of the hoops. I think students will appreciate the candor of this site. Great site with multiple sources of valuable information. [] This website is a teacher resource to help us be prepared to teach sexuality to teens. It provides some great links to valuable resources including the learning outcomes for various regions. It has a link to a group of sexuality sites that will allow for a easier transition for the teacher covering sexuality for the first time.

1.[] This is an incredible website that is very teacher and student friendly. This website provides public service announcement that will open the eyes for students when they see what effects drugs can have. The website also has teacher resources and lesson plans. 2.[] This website provides free lesson plans and information about smoking. The website also has a student side, which includes games and trivia about smoking. The information provided from this site and organization is up to date and engaging, which will help keep students attention through a health unit. 3. [] This website is full information about sexuality which includes birth control, STIs-STDs, and sexual health. This is a great site as a resource for students when they have projects. I would use this site for an STI-STD assignment where students would be responsible for learning about STI-STD and then teaching it to the rest of the class. 4. [] This website is a great resource for not only teachers, but for students and parents. Although this website is based out of Alberta and the teacher section follows Alberta curriculum guidelines, there is still an abundant of useful information that can be incorporated into Ontario classrooms. One section that I found interesting was a section that gave characteristics for sexuality in youth. After reading this section it gave me a better insight into how my student’s interact with one another in terms of sexuality. 5. [] This website has great free printable worksheets around teaching nutrition to students. I would use this website in the classroom, by having my students explore the interactive games and tutorials. One specific tutorial I would work in class is the one on how to read food labels. Teaching students to read and understand what is in certain foods and the nutritional content is important to healthy living. 6. [] This website provides a bunch of articles about children nutrition. These articles range from Michelle Obama’s thoughts on obesity to teaching your student’s about calorie intake. This website also provides fun pintables and quizzes I can use within my lessons. 7. [] This website is useable for both teachers and students. The website provides current articles for fitness trends, as well as provides hundreds of different exercises one can implement into their fitness unit. Along with all the fitness components of this website it also provides healthy recipes that can be used in class. 8. [] This website provides a wide range of information surrounding fitness. This website is a great resource for both teachers and students that focuses on weight training (provides exercises), diet and nutrition, fitness, health, and sports. All aspects of this website can be incorporated to a fitness unit.

.) www.playsport.net This is a great educational site with games and activities designed to teach students games by playing games. You can easily search for activities based on equipment, skills you want to teach and the complexity of the game.

2.) www.topendsports.com This site focuses on sports, providing rules, definitions of sports terms, discussions, videos and images of athletes; fitness- explains fitness test procedures and the equipment needed as well as a guide to fitness training; science – information on sports medicine, biomechanics and psychology; nutrition – shares information about eating right.

3.) www.workouts.com This website is excellent as it provides videos and displays proper techniques on different types of exercises. You can easily search for different exercises and receive immediate feedback.

4.) www.coachingthecoaches.com This is a coaching education program that first began in 2007 and it is program that offers sessions on proper fitness techniques, soccer skills and drills, basketball fundamentals, volleyball techniques, track and field approaches and rugby essentials. The website provides additional resources and strategies to aid in the classroom.

5.) www.eatracker.ca This is a great resource provided by Health Canada. It helps track your day’s food and activity choices and compares them to Canada’s Food Guide. It also provides healthy recipes that are essential to creating a balanced diet, tips and frequently asked questions and fact sheets regarding nutrition and healthy eating.

6.) www.kidshealth.org This website provides health curriculum for all grades and subjects providing discussion questions, activities, and reproducible handouts and quizzes.

7.) www.camh.net This centre for addiction and mental health website provides websites that meet expectation of the substance use and abuse component of Ontario curriculum. The lesson plans are intended for use by educators, health units and community agencies. It is very important to discuss substance use and abuse and mental health with our students as many are affected with these issues than we know.

8.) www.sexpressions.ca This website offers strategies for sex education training and consulting services. It provides ideas and lesson plans that meet curriculum expectations. Sex education for many is difficult and uncomfortable to teach, this website provides excellent resources to help.


 * __1. Substance use__**

1) @http://www.viha.ca/children/youth/healthy_body/substance_use.htm

It has factual Information about how to teach our children about substances. This website gives information for children to make safe and healthy decisions about substance including medicine, cigarettes, alcohol, drugs etc.

2) @http://www.ccsa.ca/Eng/AboutUs/Pages/default.aspx This working to reduce alcohol- and drug-related harms web provides multiple sources of valuable information. Three strategic directions guide CCSA’s activities including Leadership, Knowledge Translation and partnerships.


 * __2. Abuse__**

1) @http://kidshealth.org/teen/your_mind/families/family_abuse.html

This website has good information on many forms of abuses.This article talks about recognizing abuse, its effects, and what someone who is being abused can do.

2) @http://www.mentalhelp.net/poc/center_index.php?id=2 It is an interesting magazine which includes professional interview transcripts. What I like most in this website is their latest news and resources.


 * __3. Fitness__**

1) @http://www.fitness.com/home.php It has a wide range of health specially fitness informative articles. These articles are offering new innovative fitness techniques and programs. 2) @http://www.fitnessonline.com/
 * We could get a lot of fitness advice and Information from this website. It includes shape, flex, muscle and fitness, fit pregnancy, natural health, muscle etc. ||  ||

1) @http://www.drinkyourvitamins.com/sex-and-nutrition.html

This news column peruses the health and sex together. The loss of sexual desire and function is a sign of physical illness and mental depression.

2) @http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/fn-an/index-eng.php It has current information about nutrition, healthy eating, food labelling, safety of Canada’s food supply, legislation and regulation etc. This also has information on reports and publications which would help us to find resources on a variety of health- related topics for Canadians as well as researchers and health professionals


 * These 8 web information will enhance my curriculum on physical and health education. I would incorporate it in our health unit with all aspects of these four health topics. It has many valuable details which I could use as a teaching tool. Multiple great resources provided me bunch of current trends of scientific community verifications, fitness advices and link to more valuable resources. I have gained benefits of better understanding what to teach on health unit. ||  ||
 * __4. Nutrition and Sexuality__**

1. http://www.kidnetic.com/

This is a youth-friendly website that is dedicated to healthy movement, eating and learning. It provided students with active games, healthy recipes, facts for learning about health and fitness, and an option to ask more specific, personal questions about themselves. This is a great resource to share with students as they can use it at home.

2. http://kidshealth.org/

This website focuses on kids health, behaviour and development. It’s very easy to follow and is broken down into areas for parents, kids and teens. This is a great resource to send home to get parents involved in the health and wellness of their children.

3. http://www.tobaccofreekids.org/

This website revolves around a campaign for tobacco-free kids. It has a great section with facts about tobacco use, and is also split up between the USA as well as internationally. This is a great resource to educate students how dangerous it is to smoke and raise their awareness on how much it truly can effect their futures.

4.http://www.teachervision.fen.com/health/teacher-resources/43745.html

This website offers great resources for teachers to use in their classroom surrounding health. Has many printables, lesson plans, quizzes and literature to use to support our lessons. It also provides some physical activities, recipes and information on substance abuse. This website incorporates health into other subject areas, like math and science.

5.http://www.teachingsexualhealth.ca/teacher/howtoteach.html

This website is a great resource to help teachers on teaching human sexuality to their classes. It provides ways to prepare yourself your class, as well as their parents for the topic of sexuality. There is also a lounge for other teachers to discuss teaching sexuality with other teachers and strategies they may have used.

6.http://www.healthteacher.com/

This website is a great resource for teachers on health. The offer many lessons plans for all grades and assignments to go along with them. The site offers many more resources and tools but you have to sign up; offers a free trial to test it out.

7. http://www.student.com/sexguide.php/

This is a great website that discusses sexuality topics pertaining to teens and young adults. As a teacher you can take many ideas from this site on how to appropriately discuss these topics to a specific age group. It discusses along about the self, and relationships as well.

8. http://www.toneteen.com/

This website is to help educate teens on health and fitness. There are many fitness exercises, article and resources that a teacher could implement into the classroom. It is targeted at teens and therefore the activities wouldn’t be too advanced or harming to the students. It is said to be a great motivational tool.

1) www.sexualityandu.ca Website offers a teachers section where ithas lesson plan ideas, tips for managing controversy, and videos. Also includes links to other topics that maycome up in discussions. 2) www.camh.net/education/resources_teachers_schools/drug_Curriculum/ This site has lesson plan ideas that supportthe Ontario curriculum for grades 1-12. Alsohas material about substance use and mental health, and related links aboutsubstance abuse and use. 3) www.drpbody.com Information on website is great forelementary school. Dr. Pbody simplifiessubstance use and abuse. 4) www.teachingsexualhealth.ca Website offer techniques and tips on how toprepare yourself and the class about the topic of sexual heath. Offers Lesson plans, links to other resourcesand a teacher’s lounge where you can read what worked well in other classrooms. 5)www.teachnutrition.org Website offers resources and activities aswell as you can order for free materials for the classroom. 6) www.hc-sc.gc.ca/fn-an/nutrition/index-eng.php Health Canada website offers a lot ofinformation regarding nutrition and the food guide. Has links on how to correctly read packaging labelsand other educational tools. 7) www.eatrightontario.ca Website has information about digestivehealth, diabetes prevention, meal planning, food labelling, vitamins and minerals. 8) kidshealth.org Website addresses many issues surroundingsupplements, alcohol, sexuality, infections, etc. This is a great resource for teachers andstudents because it is user friendly, interactive and speaks to the issues intheir language.

Substance Use and Abuse @http://www.camh.net/education/Resources_teachers_schools/Drug_Curriculum/Primary/curriculum_gr1to8intro.html The Center for Addiction and Mental Health is a great website that includes a variety of lesson plans, instructional strategies, rubrics, and other resources that align with the Ontario curricular expectations and Ophea documents. See section regarding the policies related to drug and alcohol problems within a school setting. Knowledge components included intervention protocol and referral, prevention, and discipline. Helps manage behavioural and academic issues related to substance abuse.  @http://www.cmaj.ca/content/178/2/145.full The Canadian Medical Association is a great website that includes information obtained from field research. This is applicable within a classroom setting because it enhances the authenticity and purpose of studying issues related to use and abuse of substances.  Fitness @http://www.cflri.ca/ Canadian Fitness and Lifestyle Research Institute is a great website that conducts research related to child and adult fitness and lifestyle. Check the research related to the number of steps taken per day for students of various demographics (e.g. socioeconomics, with regular organized sport participation, parental activity etc.). The information gained help policy makers and funding management decide the level of funding for physical education- for instance, building a sports center to increase community physical activity. Check venues for engaging students in physical education within and outside the classroom. Also, to make an educated inference of the factors that may impact their health and wellbeing (e.g. community or personal lifestyle etc.).

@http://www.canfitpro.com/ There are other formal certifications that teachers can complete. This not opens new doors to careers in teaching/education and physical education, but also gives the teacher more hands on experience. This site offers courses and certifications in such areas as fitness instruction, nutritional and wellness, CPR etc. The information is invaluable within a physical education classroom- and when applied consciously and effectively- ensure a holistic approach to developing student physical and mental capacities.

Nutrition @http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/fn-an/index-eng.php The Health Canada food and nutrition website provides information that is globally applicable (e.g. food advisories, genetically modified foods, food guides etc.). The information can be used appropriately in lesson plans and allows the student the opportunity to engage in research and inquiry for academic reasons and personal enjoyment.

@http://www.dietitians.ca/Your-Health/Nutrition-Month.aspx  The Dieticians of Canada website provides various hands on and authentic activities that students can explore- content related to nutrition and the impact nutrition has on the developing body and mind (e.g. calculating BMI, planning healthy meals, nutrition glossary etc.). The content can be used in lesson plans that emphasizes cooperative learning (e.g. making a healthy eating agenda in groups, measuring and monitoring BMI etc.). Sexuality <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;"> @http://www.sexualityandu.ca/ <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">A website that is interactive and information- addressing many of today’s issues related to sexuality (e.g. sexual orientation, STDs, sex etc.). I especially liked that the website has specific portals for teachers, parents, and health professionals. Taking the knowledge from the website to manage classroom presentations, lesson plans, and managing controversy- are just some of the valuable instructional strategies included in this site. I especially liked the games and simulations/applications-e.g.how to put on a condom. <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;"> @http://sexpressions.ca/ <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">A website that invests in professional development- addressing the need for effective sex education. This is important in today’s multicultural classroom where not all students are aware or comfortable with mandated taught topics. Teaching sexual education is not only about knowledge transmission but also building responsibility and metacognitive capacity- to ensure that students make and take the right decisions.

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Drug Use and Abuse @http://www.pamf.org/teen/risk/drugs/ <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Check the expert section.. popular questions students would want to know. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Drug Abuse and Alcohol @http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/hc-ps/drugs-drogues/stat/index-eng.php <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;"> current information on statistics about drugs and alcohol abuse. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Quiz Coach – I’m Overweight for my Age @http://www.kidzworld.com/article/5517-quiz-the-coach-im-overweight-for-my-age <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;"> Need some ideas for a Boot Camp/Military style scavenger hunt or mission for middle school kids. @http://bootcampforkids.net/need-some-ideas-for-a-boot-campmilitary-style-scavenger-hunt-or-mission-for-middle-school-kids-any-ideas <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;"> Interesting site, which has many different links for different style activities that should engage students. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Teaching healthy eating habits to teens @http://www.betterhealthusa.com/public/268.cfm <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Nutrition Activities for kids @http://www.personal-nutrition-guide.com/nutrition-activities-for-kids.html <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Sexuality Education for Our Youth @http://sexpressions.ca/ <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Site gives good idea on a very difficult subject for most, very useful hints and approaches for the classroom or individual students <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Learning and Teaching Sexuality Education @http://www.education.vic.gov.au/studentlearning/teachingresources/health/sexuality/ltresources.htm
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">On //Holman Island// the Inuit there call a similar type of wrestling //Una Tar Tuq//. The intent of this type of wrestling is for two opponents to stand face-to-face with their arms around one another and their feet flat on the floor (or ground). The object is then for one opponent to lift the other! <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">In contrast, an Inuit Dart game evolved from another source, and is played quite differently than Pub and Tavern dart games. Within the traditional tool kit of the Inuit hunter were a number of devices used for drilling holes. One was the //Niortut// - a shaft made from caribou antler with a point made of caribou or polar bear bone, but later the point was made from a piece of metal such as a nail. The top end of the shaft was tapered to fit into a bone "mouth piece" - the //Kingmiark//. A similar device was the //Puttu// - used for putting holes into a hard object. A third device, the //Kikiadlaksit//, was used especially to drill holes into the splicings and bindings of a kayak frame. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">The game is played by any number of players divided into two teams ● Each team includes a goalie, guards and forwards ● The game begins when the ball is tossed high into the air at centre field. The ball can also be placed between the sticks of the two team captains ● The players pass the ball to each other using their sticks and try to throw the ball between the goal posts ● The players must not touch the ball with their hands or feet. It can only be passed between players ● The first team to reach the agreed game score wins the game. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Two or more people can play ● Players volley the ball back and forth to each other, or around a circle of players ●When a player misses the ball he is out; someone else can replace him in the game ●The winner is the person who has not missed the ball when everyone else is out. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">The game is played near a well-iced snow bank ● The object of the game is to bounce the stick off the bank and slide the "snake" further than your opponents ● The head of the stick is held between the thumb and forefinger and swung like a pendulum ● It is then released underhand with a sweeping motion. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Coming from high performance athletic background where the end result was making the finals/ winning. I think that native games/ sports is away of life for these people. These activities were competitive but social bring all members of their communities together either as participant**,** volunteers and spectators**.** I believe there is a place for competitive sports but, as physical education teacher my aim is to introduce students to the benefits of sport and fitness in friendly environment. Traditional Aboriginal, Métis, and Inuit Games 1. Doubleball Doubleball was a team sport that could have 5-10 players on each team; as long as the numbers were equal. Players have curved sticks that are used to catch and throw the doubleball, which is two balls made of leather and weighed down with sand and tied together with a piece of leather. Rules would vary but players need to either carry the ball past a certain area or hit a stake/target in the ground for points. Field length could also vary as some fields were as long as a mile. 2. Longball Player used a stick or bat to hit a ball in the field where the opposing team is standing. The batter has three opportunities/strikes to hit the ball in the field. Once the ball is hit, the batter’s team must run to a designated line in the field and then back to the batter. The opposing team must retrieve the ball and try to strike the runner for an out. Each team member who returns back to where the batter is standing receives a point and three outs are needed to change the team at bat. 3. Lacrosse The game was very similar to today’s game using a stick with a basket to pick up and pass a ball. Players cannot use their hand to touch the ball and wooden posts are used to mark the goals. Lacrosse was played both recreationally and to prepare warriors for combat, so it was fairly rough. There was no out of bounds and usually contained a large number of players and a large playing area. 4. Snowsnake The object of this game is to throw a stick down a track of snow. After three tries, the player who throws the stick the furthest down the track wins. Teams consist of a shiner, a thrower and a marker. The shiner is the one who prepares the snowsnake according to the weather conditions and a thrower is the person throwing the snowsnake. 5. Wrestling (Métis) There were many variations of wrestling for the aboriginal people. One form involved standing toe to toe and holding hands. After counting to three the opponents push each other. The first participant to move his or her foot loses. Other variations have more similar objectives to modern wrestling. Many of the games played by the natives are very similar to the games we play today. It also seems that many modern games derived from native games with some rule modifications. In physical education, we are constantly modifying activities to make them more fun and to make the playing field more equal. Games played by the aboriginals can be used to learn about our Canadian heritage as well as the history of some sports. Many of the native games seem to encourage a large amount of participation by not limiting the field size or number of participants. Although some of these games are quite rough, we can modify them to use either in physical education class or even for an activity day (similar to the mass participation events done by the part 3’s). I also noticed that the Métis had “Games of Character”, which included wrestling, running, horse racing, and other tests of everyday survival skills including carrying a weight, jumping, throwing weight and other tests of strength. Many of these games are similar to what we do today and they are great for testing strength and agility while at the same time exploring our Canadian heritage.
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Nutrition:

1. Society of Nutrition Education: @http://www.sne.org/about/join.html

This is a great website not only on nutrition but on how we, as teacher, can disseminate information to our students. One thing I like about SNE is that it provides forums for sharing innovative strategies for nutrition education. It also has a section full of nutrition resources and handouts that would be helpful to us and our students. This will enhance my curricular presentation of information in health because it provides strategies on helpful ways to educate – the information is important but the ability to communicate it is even more valuable.

2. Eat to Compete: @http://www.eattocompete.com/home.asp

This a great website that is dedicated to the athlete’s sports nutrition. The website covers a range of topics like pre-competition meal planning, recovery foods, fluid replacements for th athlete, and how to gain lean body weight. As a varsity coach, this website will enhance my curricular presentation to students on my sports teams – I will be able to offer them appropriate advice on what to eat before, during, and after competition.

Sexuality:

1. Advocates for Youth: @http://www.advocatesforyouth.org/sex-education-home

I like this website because it offers a positive, recent, and realistic approach to sex ed. Also it delivers from the point of view of putting the students more in charge of their development. This website has a range of topics that you can peruse through and countless articles to increase your knowledge on the topic of sexuality. This website will help in increasing my understanding of current issues in sex education. Their modern and realistic approaches will be valuable in helping me deliver a challenging curriculum.

2. Teen Source: @http://teensource.org/pages/

This is a sexual education website geared more towards youth which I find useful because it allows us to break down topics into their jargon. “Hooking up”, birth control, and STDs are major topics on this website. This website will help in my approach because it provides a platform that students can relate too.

Substance Use and Abuse

1. DMOZ – Open Directory Project: @http://www.dmoz.org/Kids_and_Teens/Health/Substance_Abuse/

Excellent website with an inventory of information on substance abuse. An abundance of information on drugs, alcohol, tobacco, marijuana, and steroids. The website also has about 20 other website links to various topics related to substance use and abuse. This website will definitely help in my substance use and abuse strand due largely to the vast array of information available on almost any topic thinkable.

2. Mind over Matter : @http://teens.drugabuse.gov/mom/

Series teaches students in grades five through nine about the effects of drugs, steroids, and nicotine on the body. Interactive website with loads of games and even videos. This website will definenetly be beneficial because it is so interactive, during the health unit, you can have students go on to this website and complete the interactive games that will help them gain an understanding on drugs and addiction.

Fitness:

1. Kinds Running: @http://www.kidsrunning.com/columns/danceparty.html

The website is designed for elementary grade students. Advice on programs, training and health are some of the things included. It also has links to running games, mileage programs, fun run races and many other things to get kids active and keep them healthy at an early age. I would definitely use this website if I was teaching in the elementary grades. It has dances, print outs, and activities that are designed for younger students that are fun and engaging.

2. Kid Health in the Classroom: @http://kidshealth.org/classroom/3to5/personal/fitness/fitness.pdf

Perfect website for incorporating fitness outside of the gym class. Knowledge about fitness must be transferred to life outside of school to guarantee an active and healthy future. The website is more discussion based; with lots of activities that will help students develop an appreciation for the importance of physical fitness. This website will help my curricular presentation of information in health because it will afford me the ability to bounce ideas and receive ideas from other professionals involved in the field of fitness.

A few website from colleagues that would be helpful in to me in my role:

@http://www.toneteen.com/

@http://www.tobaccofreekids.org/

@http://www.sexualityandu.ca/ [|R] A comprehensive website with links to other sites on various substance use and abuse topics || This is a local health website run by Peel Region. It is great because you may order brochures and find contacts for various topics here. I ordered brochures for my class from here. || This is an interactive website for kids and their parents to learn more about fitness and health || Free downloadable teacher resources related to fitness || This site has various resources that parents and teachers can use in their quest to raise healthy active kids || This is the government of PEI website for kids’ nutrition. It has lesson ideas and activities for Grades 1 to Grade 9. Another cool feature is that from this site you can launch into a myriad of other nutrition related sites. Check out the “Canada’s Food Guide Presentation”! || This article gives parents and teachers ideas about having that awkward first conversation about sex. || This is a great website that organizes information about sexuality into various categories that are easily accessible for teens and their parents. I can envision recommending the site to students and parents. ||
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[|www.mrgym.com] This website is a helpful resource for links to activities, lessons, and it also offers reviews on equipment and products. [|www.gophersport.com] This site is helpful when teaching specific sports and also provides lessons for adapting activities for students with special needs. [|www.teachingsexualhealth.ca] This website is targeted to teachers, parents, and students. It offers lessons and links to support the class room curriculum. [|www.justthinktwice.com] This website is geared to teens and can be useful to supplement classroom lessons. It offers information on specific recreational drugs. [|www.drugfreeworld.org] Although aimed at teens, teachers can order information and lesson kits and students can also try interactive quizzes. [|www.kidpower.org] This kid friendly site offers helpful tips to empower them to be proactive and protect themselves against bullying. [|www.eyesonbullying.org] This site offers links for parents, educators, and students. In addition to information, it offers links to books, articles, and teleseminars. [|www.projectinterface.org] This site can supplement class lessons but it can also be a helpful link for teens and helps to support for students who have a mental illness, and are wishing to pursue post-secondary education.
 * Fitness**
 * Health and Sexuality**
 * Drug Education**
 * Bullying**

This site will enhance my curricular presentation of information in health when I am addressing substance use and abuse.Students will learn that this is one of thebest agencies for all aspects of substance use and abuse. This particular link deals with short and freetutorials that indicate howsubstance use and mental health problems are sometimes connected.
 * SUBSTANCE USE AND ABUSE**
 * Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH)**

This site can be used as a resource to meet the following expectation re “ Substance Use and Abuse” in Grade 10:

http://www.camh.net/education/Online_courses_webinars/mha101/index.html This site will enhance my curricular presentation of information in health when I am addressing substance use and abuse. When conducting a research project students can use this site to indicate that when someone they know has an addiction problem, there is a website with Certified Chemical Dependency Counselors who can answer questions and provide advice regarding drug and alcohol rehabilitation programs. They will discover that Narconon is a private e drug rehabilitation center and perhaps compare it to other agencies. This site can be used as a resource to meet the following expectation in Grade 9: Substance Use and Abuse
 * describe the physiological and sociological effects of substance use;
 * Narconon Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Centre for Ontario Residents**


 * identify the school and community resources involved in education, prevention, and treatment with respect to alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs;

[] This site has sections that address topics such as: Why exercise is vital to health, the downsides of inactivity, the upside of regular physical activity, what is exercise, types of exercise, getting started on an exercise program as well as precautions regarding exercise. This would be a great site for any types of research project or assignment related to the following Grade 9 expectations: Physical Fitness: describe the benefits of each health-related fitness component and its relationship to active living (e.g., the relationship of cardiovascular fitness to increased stamina and lower risk of heart disease; the relationship of healthy eating to improved well-being). [] This site also has the Pedometer Challenge which allows students to use an on-line pedometer to track their walking. http://pedometer.active2010.ca/PedometerChallenge/challenge.cfm I can use this as a tool to meet the following expectation: Physical Fitness::
 * FITNESS**
 * Ontario Ministry of Health Promotion and Sport**

This site also has a series of videos that promotes fitness that I can show to the class. [] Other: Body Sense [] (Promoting positive body image in sports) Media Awareness has a section on sexuality. Below is a true and false test that teachers can provide for students titled: Myths and Facts About Teen Sex [] This site was founded in 2001 and claims to be the “ultimate Canadian website committed to providing accurate and up-to-date information and education in sexual health. “ It was an initiative of the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists so it appears to be quite reputable. It has a section for teachers with the following links: [|Sexuality and Childhood Development] [|Classroom Presentations] [|Beyond the Basics Lesson Plan] [|Student Webquests] (Grade 9-12, [|Grade 7-9], [|Grade 4-6] ) [|Teaching Sex Ed for Youth with Intellectual Disabilities] [|Teaching Sex Ed for Youth with Physical Disabilities] [|Making the case for School-Based Sexual Health Education] [|Managing Controversy] [|Teaching Sexual Health Education Manual] [] [] This site can be used as a great resource to meet the expectations for the grade 9 and 10 NUTRITION [] This particular section has a series of five videos on nutrition labelling that I can ask students to watch and embed in one of their group project-based multi-media projects regarding nutrition. This will help me meet the following grade 10 expectation: Healthy Living: explain how healthy eating fits into a healthy lifestyle. [] [] This is a **//very student friendly//** site! In addition to physical activity, conflict resolution etc it has a great site on healthy eating. Four interactive games include Cool Treats, Dining Decisions, Fuel Up for Fun, and Power Packing. Students could also embed these in multimedia presentations that they show the class. [] Other: Fitness Magazine [] Topics discussed to name a few are body image, healthy eating, pregnancy, etc. There are experts and doctors who report up to date information on various topics. Nutrition.gov [] There are many different topics included under nutrition (cancer, obesity, osteoporosis, eating disorders. When you click on a specific topic, there are links to Medline articles (information is supplied by the National Library of Nutrition) Healthy U Alberta [] This website is fantastic. It is student and teacher friendly. They have a section “in the news” that features current issues in food and nutrition (e.g., energy drinks, caffeine, etc.). Dieticians of Canada [] This site is an extremely reliable source for up-to date information on food and nutrition. Canadian Living [] This magazine is a great resource for teachers. It provides information on relationships, health, and nutrition. Looking at their nutrition section is easy to understand, visually appealing and contains current and interesting, reliable information. In addition, there are online quizzes assessing someone’s “nutritionality”. Canada’s Food Guide – Health Canada [] Definitions and all sorts of incredible resources. Many of the website below use this as their source for information. There are also updated news for food and nutrition (advisories, recalls, etc.). There is a great selection of lesson plans available on their website as well.
 * monitor personal plans for daily, health-related fitness activities (e.g., self-designed or computerized programs) that reflect their personal fitness goals
 * SEXUALITY**
 * Media Awareness**
 * Sexuality and U**
 * __Eat Right Ontario__**
 * __Centre for Disease Control and Prevention – Body and Mind__**

1. Society of Nutrition Education: @http://www.sne.org/about/join.html This is a great website not only on nutrition but on how we, as teacher, can disseminate information to our students. One thing I like about SNE is that it provides forums for sharing innovative strategies for nutrition education. It also has a section full of nutrition resources and handouts that would be helpful to us and our students. This will enhance my curricular presentation of information in health because it provides strategies on helpful ways to educate – the information is important but the ability to communicate it is even more valuable. 2. Eat to Compete: @http://www.eattocompete.com/home.asp This a great website that is dedicated to the athlete’s sports nutrition. The website covers a range of topics like pre-competition meal planning, recovery foods, fluid replacements for th athlete, and how to gain lean body weight. As a varsity coach, this website will enhance my curricular presentation to students on my sports teams – I will be able to offer them appropriate advice on what to eat before, during, and after competition. Sexuality: 1. Advocates for Youth: @http://www.advocatesforyouth.org/sex-education-home I like this website because it offers a positive, recent, and realistic approach to sex ed. Also it delivers from the point of view of putting the students more in charge of their development. This website has a range of topics that you can peruse through and countless articles to increase your knowledge on the topic of sexuality. This website will help in increasing my understanding of current issues in sex education. Their modern and realistic approaches will be valuable in helping me deliver a challenging curriculum. 2. Teen Source: @http://teensource.org/pages/ This is a sexual education website geared more towards youth which I find useful because it allows us to break down topics into their jargon. “Hooking up”, birth control, and STDs are major topics on this website. This website will help in my approach because it provides a platform that students can relate too. Substance Use and Abuse 1. DMOZ – Open Directory Project: @http://www.dmoz.org/Kids_and_Teens/Health/Substance_Abuse/ Excellent website with an inventory of information on substance abuse. An abundance of information on drugs, alcohol, tobacco, marijuana, and steroids. The website also has about 20 other website links to various topics related to substance use and abuse. This website will definitely help in my substance use and abuse strand due largely to the vast array of information available on almost any topic thinkable. 2. Mind over Matter : @http://teens.drugabuse.gov/mom/ Series teaches students in grades five through nine about the effects of drugs, steroids, and nicotine on the body. Interactive website with loads of games and even videos. This website will definenetly be beneficial because it is so interactive, during the health unit, you can have students go on to this website and complete the interactive games that will help them gain an understanding on drugs and addiction.
 * || Nutrition:

Fitness: 1. Kinds Running: @http://www.kidsrunning.com/columns/danceparty.html The website is designed for elementary grade students. Advice on programs, training and health are some of the things included. It also has links to running games, mileage programs, fun run races and many other things to get kids active and keep them healthy at an early age. I would definitely use this website if I was teaching in the elementary grades. It has dances, print outs, and activities that are designed for younger students that are fun and engaging. 2. Kid Health in the Classroom: @http://kidshealth.org/classroom/3to5/personal/fitness/fitness.pdf Perfect website for incorporating fitness outside of the gym class. Knowledge about fitness must be transferred to life outside of school to guarantee an active and healthy future. The website is more discussion based; with lots of activities that will help students develop an appreciation for the importance of physical fitness. This website will help my curricular presentation of information in health because it will afford me the ability to bounce ideas and receive ideas from other professionals involved in the field of fitness.

A few website from colleagues that would be helpful in to me in my role: @http://www.toneteen.com/ @http://www.tobaccofreekids.org/ @http://www.sexualityandu.ca/ ||

Drug Use and Abuse @http://www.pamf.org/teen/risk/drugs/ This site has alot of information about drug Use and Abuse. I really found ask the expert section useful with alot of help information on popular questions students would want to know. Drug Abuse and Alcohol [] Useful website to provide students current information on statistics about drugs and alcohol abuse. Quiz Coach – I’m Overweight for my Age @http://www.kidzworld.com/article/5517-quiz-the-coach-im-overweight-for-my-age This site is teacher/ student friendly, with alot of interesting information, that can be use to supplement various lessons. Need some ideas for a Boot Camp/Military style scavenger hunt or mission for middle school kids. @http://bootcampforkids.net/need-some-ideas-for-a-boot-campmilitary-style-scavenger-hunt-or-mission-for-middle-school-kids-any-ideas Interesting site, which has many different links for different style activities that should engage students. Teaching healthy eating habits to teens @http://www.betterhealthusa.com/public/268.cfm Would information on this site to back up what students know or didn’t know. The information here is right to the point. Nutrition Activities for kids @http://www.personal-nutrition-guide.com/nutrition-activities-for-kids.html This site is load with a ton of information on Nutrition, which can be very useful and excellent reference for students. Sexuality Education for Our Youth @http://sexpressions.ca/ Site gives good idea on a very difficult subject for most, very useful hints and approaches for the classroom or individual students Learning and Teaching Sexuality Education @http://www.education.vic.gov.au/studentlearning/teachingresources/health/sexuality/ltresources.htm The site could be useful in gathering and providing teacher information about the many topics on sexuality.
 * __Substance Use and abuse__**
 * __Fitness__**
 * __Nutrition__**
 * __Sexuality__**

[|www.mrgym.com] This website is a helpful resource for links to activities, lessons, and it also offers reviews on equipment and products. [|www.gophersport.com] This site is helpful when teaching specific sports and also provides lessons for adapting activities for students with special needs. [|www.teachingsexualhealth.ca] This website is targeted to teachers, parents, and students. It offers lessons and links to support the class room curriculum. [|www.justthinktwice.com] This website is geared to teens and can be useful to supplement classroom lessons. It offers information on specific recreational drugs. [|www.drugfreeworld.org] Although aimed at teens, teachers can order information and lesson kits and students can also try interactive quizzes. [|www.kidpower.org] This kid friendly site offers helpful tips to empower them to be proactive and protect themselves against bullying. [|www.eyesonbullying.org] This site offers links for parents, educators, and students. In addition to information, it offers links to books, articles, and teleseminars. [|www.projectinterface.org] This site can supplement class lessons but it can also be a helpful link for teens and helps to support for students who have a mental illness, and are wishing to pursue post-secondary education.
 * Fitness**
 * Health and Sexuality**
 * Drug Education**
 * Bullying**

Substance Use and Abuse Website 1 http://www.camh.net/education/Resources_teachers_schools/Drug_Curriculum/Primary/curriculum_gr1to8intro.html The Center for Addiction and Mental Health is a great website that includes a variety of lesson plans, instructional strategies, rubrics, and other resources that align with the Ontario curricular expectations and Ophea documents. Aside from providing resources for student learning- teachers will also benefit- I especially liked the section regarding the policies related to drug and alcohol problems within a school setting. Knowledge components included intervention protocol and referral, prevention, and discipline. As a new teacher, the resources will help me manage behavioural and academic issues related to substance abuse.

Website 2 [] The Canadian Medical Association is a great website that includes information obtained from field research. This is applicable within a classroom setting because it enhances the authenticity and purpose of studying issues related to use and abuse of substances.

Fitness Website 3 [] Canadian Fitness and Lifestyle Research Institute is a great website that conducts research related to child and adult fitness and lifestyle. I especially enjoyed reading the research related to the number of steps taken per day for students of various demographics (e.g. socioeconomics, with regular organized sport participation, parental activity etc.). The information gained help policy makers and funding management decide the level of funding for physical education- for instance, building a sports center to increase community physical activity. This information is relevant in the classroom because I can source possible venues for engaging students in physical education within and outside the classroom. Also, to make an educated inference of the factors that may impact their health and wellbeing (e.g. community or personal lifestyle etc.). Website 4 [] With so many theories based AQ/ABQ courses offered at the university level. It is good to know that there are other formal certifications that teachers can complete. This not opens new doors to careers in teaching/education and physical education, but also gives the teacher more hands on experience. This site offers courses and certifications in such areas as fitness instruction, nutritional and wellness, CPR etc. The information is invaluable within a physical education classroom- and when applied consciously and effectively- ensure a holistic approach to developing student physical and mental capacities.

Nutrition Website 5 [] The Health Canada food and nutrition website provides information that is globally applicable (e.g. food advisories, genetically modified foods, food guides etc.). The information can be used appropriately in lesson plans and allows the student the opportunity to engage in research and inquiry for academic reasons and personal enjoyment. Website 6 []

The Dieticians of Canada website provides various hands on and authentic activities that students can explore- content related to nutrition and the impact nutrition has on the developing body and mind (e.g. calculating BMI, planning healthy meals, nutrition glossary etc.). The content can be used in lesson plans that emphasizes cooperative learning (e.g. making a healthy eating agenda in groups, measuring and monitoring BMI etc.). Sexuality Website 7 [] A website that is interactive and information- addressing many of today’s issues related to sexuality (e.g. sexual orientation, STDs, sex etc.). I especially liked that the website has specific portals for teachers, parents, and health professionals. Taking the knowledge from the website to manage classroom presentations, lesson plans, and managing controversy- are just some of the valuable instructional strategies included in this site. I especially liked the games and simulations/applications-e.g.how to put on a condom.

Website 8 [] A website that invests in professional development- addressing the need for effective sex education. This is important in today’s multicultural classroom where not all students are aware or comfortable with mandated taught topics. Teaching sexual education is not only about knowledge transmission but also building responsibility and metacognitive capacity- to ensure that students make and take the right decisions.

This website contains exercises that can be used in a fitness class.
 * || www.fitness.com

www.camh.net This is the website for the Center for Addiction and Mental Health. It provides information on various substance abuse issues.

www.helpguide.org This site contains information and tips for children.

www.heartandstroke.com This website promotes healthy eating and living and provides plenty of useful information.

www.sexpressions.ca This website provides info and suggestions on how to address certain topics in a classroom.

www.sexualityandu.ca This website is a great resource that I used when I was teaching a Grade 9 Health unit.

www.ccfn.ca This is the website for the Canadian Council for Food and Nutrition. It shows current trends and can be a useful classroom tool.

www.eattracker.ca This website can be used to track your daily food intake and it compare that to the Canadian Food Guide. ||

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 14.6667px;">1. Eastnet Schools (http://schools.eastnet.ecu.edu/pitt/ayden). <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 14.6667px;">2. Physical Education Central (www.pecentral.vt.edu).
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 14.6667px;">Websites: **

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 14.6667px;">1. Eastnet Schools (http;//schools.eastnet.ecu.edu/pitt/ayden/pe-lp13.htm)
 * Websites **

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 14.6667px;">1. The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health: __http://www.arf.org/isd/hint.html__ <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 14.6667px;">2. Against Drunk Driving (ADD): __http://www.netmedapro.com/add__/ <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 14.6667px;">3. Canadian Council On Substance Abuse (CCSA): __http://www.ccsa.ca__ <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 14.6667px;">4. Health Canada: http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/ <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 14.6667px;">5. World Health Organization: <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 14.6667px;">http://www.who.ch/programmes/psai/psa3.htm <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 14.6667px;">6. Heart and Stroke Foundation: http://www.hsf.ca/
 * Websites **


 * || www.livestrong.com

This website was designed to promote healthy eating, fitness and personal inspiration. It contains articles and information that would enhance any Physical Education class.

www.heartandstroke.com

This website is dedicated to the promotion of healthy living and research that could one day eliminate heart disease and strokes. There is a section of the website called healthy kids that focuses on healthy eating, activity and publications centered around children’s health.

www.fitness.com

This website has hundreds of articles dedicated to fitness and wellness. The website also has hundreds of exercises that could be readily introduced to a Physical Education class.

www.helpguide.org

This website is very extensive and contains information on a wide array of subjects. Some of these subjects include mental and emotional health, family and relationships, healthy living and aging. There is even a section with tips for kids.

www.canadianwellness.com

This website has a fitness, nutrition, health, physical rehabilitation and alternative health sections. Each section contains info about publications, products, associations and links connected to the topic. All of this information would be beneficial to a Physical Education class.

www.fullfitness.net

This website provides viewers with safe routines and exercises that would be easily modified for the classroom. There are also great visual aids to go along with the exercises.

www.participaction.com

Participaction promotes physical activity and sports participation in Canada. The website provides people with current news, programs, events and information related to physical activity. This is relative to our practice.

www.nikebetterworld.com

This website give information and examples of how sports has made the world a better place. It also shows how major manufacturers, like Nike, are striving to better themselves in an increasingly health and enviroconscious (I think I made that word up) world. Students will find it interesting that the products that they love represent more than a cool logo. ||  || Substance Use/Abuse

1. @http://www.adolescent-substance-abuse.com/ (a.k.a 'ASK' or Adolescent Substance Abuse Knowledge Base)

--> This website is an excellent resource for all you need to know about drugs and drug abuse. It discusses 'club drugs,' current statistics, signs of drug use, symptoms of specific drugs, myths about alcohol, identifying drugs, 'your teen,' when to seek help, teen treatment directory, 'test your knowledge,' resources and blogs. It gives useful information from reliable and credible sources and even has a phone number to call for more information.

2. http://www.drugfreeworld.org

--> This is a very interactive website that seems to cater to today's highly technological crowd. Instead of a lot of writing, there are videos, real stories from people who have gone through drug abuse issues, free booklets and many other useful resources. This website makes learning about substance abuse more personal and interesting, and it would surely add a different flare teaching a lesson on it.

Fitness

1. @http://www.livestrong.com/

--> This website is great for someone trying to live a healthy, active life. It gives information on healthy eating, popular diets, foods to avoid, dietary supplements, blogs and much more. it also gives information on different exercises to get fit. Finally it allows you to track what you eat with the 'MyPlate' calorie counter application, for free! This would be a great resource to show students so that they can learn how to responsibly create an action plan to start living a healthier lifestyle.

2. @http://kidshealth.org/teen/food_fitness/

--> Great website, talks about goal setting, choosing the right sports for the individual, compulsive exercise, easy exercises for teens, exercise logs, motivation, injuries, etc. Lots of information for proper fitness regimens for the teenage years.

Nutrition

1. @http://life.familyeducation.com/teen/nutrition/34519.html

--> This is a great website that gears towards nutrition and teenagers. The information is specific to the healthy development of the 12-18 age group. It also talks about eating disorders, a common concern for this age group, as well as expert advice with FAQ.

2. @http://www.mayoclinic.com/

--> This website is not only informative about nutrition, but healthy living in general. There is a section devoted to nutrition, which gives an in depth look at many different areas of interest, including dietary fibre, food labels, how much water to consume in a day, artificial sweeteners, trans fats, caffeine, alcohol and many more. This is a great resource for teaching the intermediate/senior devision about nutrition.

Sexuality

1. http://www.sexualityandu.ca

--> This is a very informative website with information on birth control, STI's/STD's and sexual health. The sexual health portion in particular is loaded with information on many different areas of discussion, including puberty, menstruation, pregnancy, sexual identity/orientation, sexual assault, etc. This website would be a great resource for the intermediate/senior health education setting, as teenagers are likely to be faced with at least one question or issue that this website covers.

2. http://sexetc.org

--> This website is light-hearted and draws you in with more of a 'fun' look, but it still gives an in-depth look at many topics of interest in relation to sexuality. Some of these topics include: girls health, guys health, sex, love & relationships, deciding about sex, STI's/STD's, pregnancy, abortion, adoption, emotional health, abuse/violence, body image, etc. It really seems to cater to a younger crowd.

Additional Resources:

http://www.ccfn.ca

@http://www.safehealthyschools.org/sexualityeducation/gateway.htm

www.justthinktwice.com

@http://teens.drugabuse.gov/mom/ ||  || **__Substance Use and abuse__** Drug Use and Abuse @http://www.pamf.org/teen/risk/drugs/ This site has alot of information about drug Use and Abuse. I really found ask the expert section useful with alot of help information on popular questions students would want to know. Drug Abuse and Alcohol [] Useful website to provide students current information on statistics about drugs and alcohol abuse. Quiz Coach – I’m Overweight for my Age @http://www.kidzworld.com/article/5517-quiz-the-coach-im-overweight-for-my-age This site is teacher/ student friendly, with alot of interesting information, that can be use to supplement various lessons. Need some ideas for a Boot Camp/Military style scavenger hunt or mission for middle school kids. @http://bootcampforkids.net/need-some-ideas-for-a-boot-campmilitary-style-scavenger-hunt-or-mission-for-middle-school-kids-any-ideas Interesting site, which has many different links for different style activities that should engage students. Teaching healthy eating habits to teens @http://www.betterhealthusa.com/public/268.cfm Would information on this site to back up what students know or didn’t know. The information here is right to the point. Nutrition Activities for kids @http://www.personal-nutrition-guide.com/nutrition-activities-for-kids.html This site is load with a ton of information on Nutrition, which can be very useful and excellent reference for students. Sexuality Education for Our Youth @http://sexpressions.ca/ Site gives good idea on a very difficult subject for most, very useful hints and approaches for the classroom or individual students Learning and Teaching Sexuality Education @http://www.education.vic.gov.au/studentlearning/teachingresources/health/sexuality/ltresources.htm The site could be useful in gathering and providing teacher information about the many topics on sexuality. ||  || Nutrition: 1. Society of Nutrition Education: @http://www.sne.org/about/join.html This is a great website not only on nutrition but on how we, as teacher, can disseminate information to our students. One thing I like about SNE is that it provides forums for sharing innovative strategies for nutrition education. It also has a section full of nutrition resources and handouts that would be helpful to us and our students. This will enhance my curricular presentation of information in health because it provides strategies on helpful ways to educate – the information is important but the ability to communicate it is even more valuable. 2. Eat to Compete: @http://www.eattocompete.com/home.asp This a great website that is dedicated to the athlete’s sports nutrition. The website covers a range of topics like pre-competition meal planning, recovery foods, fluid replacements for th athlete, and how to gain lean body weight. As a varsity coach, this website will enhance my curricular presentation to students on my sports teams – I will be able to offer them appropriate advice on what to eat before, during, and after competition. Sexuality: 1. Advocates for Youth: @http://www.advocatesforyouth.org/sex-education-home I like this website because it offers a positive, recent, and realistic approach to sex ed. Also it delivers from the point of view of putting the students more in charge of their development. This website has a range of topics that you can peruse through and countless articles to increase your knowledge on the topic of sexuality. This website will help in increasing my understanding of current issues in sex education. Their modern and realistic approaches will be valuable in helping me deliver a challenging curriculum. 2. Teen Source: @http://teensource.org/pages/ This is a sexual education website geared more towards youth which I find useful because it allows us to break down topics into their jargon. “Hooking up”, birth control, and STDs are major topics on this website. This website will help in my approach because it provides a platform that students can relate too. Substance Use and Abuse 1. DMOZ – Open Directory Project: @http://www.dmoz.org/Kids_and_Teens/Health/Substance_Abuse/ Excellent website with an inventory of information on substance abuse. An abundance of information on drugs, alcohol, tobacco, marijuana, and steroids. The website also has about 20 other website links to various topics related to substance use and abuse. This website will definitely help in my substance use and abuse strand due largely to the vast array of information available on almost any topic thinkable. 2. Mind over Matter : @http://teens.drugabuse.gov/mom/ Series teaches students in grades five through nine about the effects of drugs, steroids, and nicotine on the body. Interactive website with loads of games and even videos. This website will definenetly be beneficial because it is so interactive, during the health unit, you can have students go on to this website and complete the interactive games that will help them gain an understanding on drugs and addiction.
 * __Fitness__**
 * __Nutrition__**
 * __Sexuality__**

Fitness: 1. Kinds Running: @http://www.kidsrunning.com/columns/danceparty.html The website is designed for elementary grade students. Advice on programs, training and health are some of the things included. It also has links to running games, mileage programs, fun run races and many other things to get kids active and keep them healthy at an early age. I would definitely use this website if I was teaching in the elementary grades. It has dances, print outs, and activities that are designed for younger students that are fun and engaging. 2. Kid Health in the Classroom: @http://kidshealth.org/classroom/3to5/personal/fitness/fitness.pdf Perfect website for incorporating fitness outside of the gym class. Knowledge about fitness must be transferred to life outside of school to guarantee an active and healthy future. The website is more discussion based; with lots of activities that will help students develop an appreciation for the importance of physical fitness. This website will help my curricular presentation of information in health because it will afford me the ability to bounce ideas and receive ideas from other professionals involved in the field of fitness.

A few website from colleagues that would be helpful in to me in my role: @http://www.toneteen.com/ @http://www.tobaccofreekids.org/ @http://www.sexualityandu.ca/

This site will enhance my curricular presentation of information in health when I am addressing substance use and abuse.Students will learn that this is one of thebest agencies for all aspects of substance use and abuse. This particular link deals with short and freetutorials that indicate howsubstance use and mental health problems are sometimes connected.
 * SUBSTANCE USE AND ABUSE**
 * Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH)**

This site can be used as a resource to meet the following expectation re “ Substance Use and Abuse” in Grade 10:

http://www.camh.net/education/Online_courses_webinars/mha101/index.html This site will enhance my curricular presentation of information in health when I am addressing substance use and abuse. When conducting a research project students can use this site to indicate that when someone they know has an addiction problem, there is a website with Certified Chemical Dependency Counselors who can answer questions and provide advice regarding drug and alcohol rehabilitation programs. They will discover that Narconon is a private e drug rehabilitation center and perhaps compare it to other agencies. This site can be used as a resource to meet the following expectation in Grade 9: Substance Use and Abuse
 * describe the physiological and sociological effects of substance use;
 * Narconon Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Centre for Ontario Residents**


 * identify the school and community resources involved in education, prevention, and treatment with respect to alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs;

[] This site has sections that address topics such as: Why exercise is vital to health, the downsides of inactivity, the upside of regular physical activity, what is exercise, types of exercise, getting started on an exercise program as well as precautions regarding exercise. This would be a great site for any types of research project or assignment related to the following Grade 9 expectations: Physical Fitness: describe the benefits of each health-related fitness component and its relationship to active living (e.g., the relationship of cardiovascular fitness to increased stamina and lower risk of heart disease; the relationship of healthy eating to improved well-being). [] This site also has the Pedometer Challenge which allows students to use an on-line pedometer to track their walking. http://pedometer.active2010.ca/PedometerChallenge/challenge.cfm I can use this as a tool to meet the following expectation: Physical Fitness::
 * FITNESS**
 * Ontario Ministry of Health Promotion and Sport**

This site also has a series of videos that promotes fitness that I can show to the class. [] Other: Body Sense [] (Promoting positive body image in sports) Media Awareness has a section on sexuality. Below is a true and false test that teachers can provide for students titled: Myths and Facts About Teen Sex [] This site was founded in 2001 and claims to be the “ultimate Canadian website committed to providing accurate and up-to-date information and education in sexual health. “ It was an initiative of the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists so it appears to be quite reputable. It has a section for teachers with the following links: [|Sexuality and Childhood Development] [|Classroom Presentations] [|Beyond the Basics Lesson Plan] [|Student Webquests] (Grade 9-12, [|Grade 7-9], [|Grade 4-6] ) [|Teaching Sex Ed for Youth with Intellectual Disabilities] [|Teaching Sex Ed for Youth with Physical Disabilities] [|Making the case for School-Based Sexual Health Education] [|Managing Controversy] [|Teaching Sexual Health Education Manual] [] [] This site can be used as a great resource to meet the expectations for the grade 9 and 10 NUTRITION [] This particular section has a series of five videos on nutrition labelling that I can ask students to watch and embed in one of their group project-based multi-media projects regarding nutrition. This will help me meet the following grade 10 expectation: Healthy Living: explain how healthy eating fits into a healthy lifestyle. [] [] This is a **//very student friendly//** site! In addition to physical activity, conflict resolution etc it has a great site on healthy eating. Four interactive games include Cool Treats, Dining Decisions, Fuel Up for Fun, and Power Packing. Students could also embed these in multimedia presentations that they show the class. [] Other: Fitness Magazine [] Topics discussed to name a few are body image, healthy eating, pregnancy, etc. There are experts and doctors who report up to date information on various topics. Nutrition.gov [] There are many different topics included under nutrition (cancer, obesity, osteoporosis, eating disorders. When you click on a specific topic, there are links to Medline articles (information is supplied by the National Library of Nutrition) Healthy U Alberta [] This website is fantastic. It is student and teacher friendly. They have a section “in the news” that features current issues in food and nutrition (e.g., energy drinks, caffeine, etc.). Dieticians of Canada [] This site is an extremely reliable source for up-to date information on food and nutrition. Canadian Living [] This magazine is a great resource for teachers. It provides information on relationships, health, and nutrition. Looking at their nutrition section is easy to understand, visually appealing and contains current and interesting, reliable information. In addition, there are online quizzes assessing someone’s “nutritionality”. Canada’s Food Guide – Health Canada [] Definitions and all sorts of incredible resources. Many of the website below use this as their source for information. There are also updated news for food and nutrition (advisories, recalls, etc.). There is a great selection of lesson plans available on their website as well. ||  ||   ||   ||
 * monitor personal plans for daily, health-related fitness activities (e.g., self-designed or computerized programs) that reflect their personal fitness goals
 * SEXUALITY**
 * Media Awareness**
 * Sexuality and U**
 * __Eat Right Ontario__**
 * __Centre for Disease Control and Prevention – Body and Mind__**