Grade 7, Unit 3: Substance Use, Addictions & Related Behaviours (Ontario Health)

The Grade 7, Unit 3: Substance Use, Addictions and Related Behaviours resource is a supplemental resource aligned with the 2019 Ontario Health and Physical Education curriculum. This resource features lessons, activities, readings and assessments that are designed to supplement the Substance Use, Addictions and Related Behaviours strand for the Grade 7 H&PE curriculum.

Quick Resource Overview

This resource features 9 lessons and 18 printable activity pages. There are no physical or digital materials included with this resource.

The specific expectations that this resource addresses are:

• D1.2 Demonstrate an understanding of linkages between mental health problems and problematic substance use, as well as between brain development and cannabis use, and identify school and community resources that can provide support for mental health concerns relating to substance use, addictions, and related behaviours
• D2.3 Explain how preoccupation with body image or athletic performance can contribute to harmful or problematic eating habits and substance use, and demonstrate the ability to make informed choices about caring for their bodies
• D3.2 Analyze the personal and societal implications of issues related to substance use, addictions, and related behaviours

There is no digital version of this resource available. The activities, assessments and lessons are meant to be printed and used in the in-person classroom.

Please be sure to view the preview of this resource for sample lessons and activities to see if this resource is the right fit for you and your students.

Lessons Included

The lessons included in this resource are three main parts, with additional subsections. The main portions of the lesson include minds on, action, and lesson consolidation.

• Lesson 3.1: Introducing the Unit
• Lesson 3.2: Problematic Substance Use
• Lesson 3.3: Mental Health and Substances
• Lesson 3.4: Cannabis and Brain Development
• Lesson 3.5: School and Community Resources
• Lesson 3.6: Body Image and Athletic Performance
• Lesson 3.7: Caring for Our Bodies
• Lesson 3.8: The Implications
• Lesson 3.9: Managing Implications

Each lesson takes approximately 50 - 60 minutes to complete. Students gain an understanding through group discussion, both whole and small-group.

Component Breakdown

Please note that the activities included in this resource have a similar format. To help you decide whether this resource will be best suited to meet your needs, here is an overview of what is included:

• 18 printable activities
• 9 health chats
• 9 lessons
• 6 vocabulary posters
• 3 exit cards
• 3 readings
• 3 success criteria checklists
• 2 concept posters
• 1 assignment and assignment rubric

Timing of Lessons: Each lesson will take a full mathematics period (based on 60-minute periods).

No Digital Components: There are no digital components included in this resource. Please also note that many activities are in the same format. This allows students to practice their understanding with activities they already know how to complete. You may need to supplement this resource with other activities if students need additional practice.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this resource include answer keys? There are minimal answer keys provided. This is due to the nature of the activities students are asked to complete. Many activities have more than one acceptable response.

Are there any crafts or learning centres included? There are no crafts or learning centre activities included in this resource.

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