Health Education 2
USC2.3
Develop an understanding of how health may be affected by illness and disease.
Indicators for this outcome
| (a) |
Develop a common understanding and use of respectful language to talk about illness and disease (e.g., germs, medicine, vaccinations, symptoms, treatment, contagious, infections). |
| (b) |
Describe what being sick looks like, sounds like, and feels like (e.g., fatigue, loss of appetite, aches, absent from school and activities, sad). |
| (c) |
Describe how particular illnesses may be transmitted (e.g., air – coughing and sneezing, direct contact – kissing; feces – animal and human; blood products – touching a used needle). |
| (d) |
Identify personal health habits that may help to prevent getting sick (e.g., wash hands, cover mouth when coughing/sneezing, immunizations, do not share personal items, tell a trusted adult if you find a needle, exercise, sleep/rest, healthy diet). |
| (e) |
Investigate the signs and symptoms of common childhood illnesses (e.g., influenza, colds, chicken pox, ear infections, asthma). |
| (f) |
Differentiate between serious and non-serious illnesses and diseases (e.g., based on short/long term and the risk to health). |
| (g) |
Establish that certain serious infections (including HIV and Hepatitis C) are transmitted through blood products (e.g., finding a contaminated needle). |
| (h) |
Compare how a "healthy day" may differ from a "sick day". |
| (i) |
Examine how to take care of self and others when sick (e.g., rest, fluids, medications as intended). |
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R050464
Eagle Books
In this colourfully illustrated four-book set, a wise eagle assumes the role of an Elder who uses the tradition of storytelling to pass on valuable information about ways to prevent type 2 diabetes. All four books may be downloaded individually as PDF files.
- Knees Lifted High
- Plate Full of Color
- Through the Eyes of an Eagle
- Tricky Treats
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
December 27, 2018
R040962
Where's Mom's Hair?: A Family's Journey Through Cancer
This true story is written from the perspective of two young boys as they cope with their mother's cancer and medical treatments. The book takes readers on a journey with a family as they go through the various steps of fighting cancer, including hosting a hair-cutting party. With gentle humour and tact, Where's Mom's Hair? addresses the types of questions that children typically ask when a loved one is diagnosed with cancer. Numerous black-and-white photographs aptly reflect the emotions felt by this family during a very challenging experience.
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Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$14.95
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R048922
The Felt Feelings Series
This series was created to help young children deal with their various emotions and challenges. Each book includes suggested questions for dialogue between adults and children and information on obtaining puppets that are available to complement the books. Appealing, cartoon-style illustrations enhance the text.
- Elephant in My Room
- Glo's Amazing Journey
- Shelly's Shell
- The Angry Lizard
- The Butterfly Blanket
- The Butterfly Blanket
- The Telling Bee
- The Telling Bee
Media and Formats :
Book
Topic :
Sexual Abuse and Exploitation
Price :
$10.95 ea.
Record posted/updated:
August 25, 2021
R044183
The Remarkable Maria
Told in the first person by Maria, a young girl from Suriname, South America, this picture book tells her story about growing up and facing problems that she did not understand at the time. Orphaned at a young age, Maria helps look after her little sister, Willie. When Maria faces rejection at school because her parents died from AIDS, she feels sad, but she soon comes to realize that she is a remarkable girl. Although not directly mentioned, this gentle narrative serves as a basis for discussing how the HI virus is not spread and it leads to the broader topic of demonstrating compassion for people who are ill. The children from Suriname were instrumental in the development of the colourful illustrations.
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Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$22.00
Record posted/updated:
November 7, 2019
R071079
Taking Medicine
This book from the Looking after Me Series is about a young boy named Jimmy who tries to heal his sick teddy bear by giving him various medicines that he finds in his home. When Jimmy's mother discovers what he is doing, she helps Jimmy to realize that medicines are not magic potions and that they can be harmful if not taken properly. When Jimmy develops a cough and earache, he visits the doctor who prescribes antibiotics. Through Jimmy's experiences, he learns about various types of medicines and how to take them safely. Colourful, cartoon-style illustrations enhance the easy-to-read text. The book includes notes for parents and teachers, a brief bibliography of books for further learning, an activity that can be done individually or as a class and an index.
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Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$9.95
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R032755
A Sick Day for Amos McGee
A dedicated zookeeper named Amos McGee is very kind to the elephant, the tortoise, the penguin, the rhinoceros and the owl; therefore, one day when Amos has the flu, the animals unexpectedly come to nurture him back to good health. Softly coloured sketches enhance this endearing story.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$24.99
Record posted/updated:
August 16, 2020
R102364
Got Lungs? Grades K-3 KNOw Tobacco Resource Guide
This website includes numerous lessons that support tobacco prevention provincial health education curricula.
Links :
Click here
Media and Formats :
Document
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
January 21, 2019
R071076
My Body Series
This series of easy-to-read books provides valuable suggestions regarding hygiene, exercise, anatomy and healthy habits. The series offers numerous colour photographs, diagrams, questions and activities. Each book includes a table of contents, a glossary, notes for parents and teachers and an index.
- Why Do I Brush My Teeth?: An Exciting Way to Learn About Your Body!
- Why Do I Run?: An Exciting Way to Learn About Your Body!
- Why Do I Sleep?: An Exciting Way to Learn About Your Body!
- Why Do I Wash My Hands?: An Exciting Way to Learn About Your Body!
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$4.84 ea.
Record posted/updated:
November 13, 2019
R052202
A Sick Day for Amos McGee
Amos McGee, an elderly zookeeper, adheres to a daily routine that involves eating porridge for breakfast, catching the 6 a.m. bus for work and always making time to visit his animal friends. When Amos fails to arrive at the zoo one morning, the animals are concerned and travel to his home. They discover Amos sick with the sniffles and return the same kindness to him that he has shown to them.
This caring but humourous tale of friendship and dedication based on the 2011 Caldecott Medal winner is strengthened through its illustrations, soothing music and soft-spoken narration. It provides opportunities for classroom discussions about the reciprocal nature of friendship.
This caring but humourous tale of friendship and dedication based on the 2011 Caldecott Medal winner is strengthened through its illustrations, soothing music and soft-spoken narration. It provides opportunities for classroom discussions about the reciprocal nature of friendship.
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Media and Formats :
CD/DVD
Price :
$95.00
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R100620
Moe & Malaya Visit the Nurse
Moe plans to play with his friend, Malaya, on their day off from school, but discovers that she and her father are on the way to the community clinic for a check-up after Malaya's recent illness. Moe asks if he can go along. After the children visit the clinic in their northern community and find out more about what it's like to be a nurse, they both decide they might make good nurses someday. The text of this book is written in English and Inuktitut.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$14.95
Record posted/updated:
May 17, 2019