Canadian Guidelines for Sexual Health Education

OCUP - Health and Phys Ed

Sexuality And U

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Growth and Development - Grade 8 Curriculum
Requirements

– explain the importance of abstinence as a positive
choice for adolescents;

– identify symptoms, methods of transmission, prevention,
and high-risk behaviours related to common
STDs, HIV, and
AIDS;

– identify methods used to prevent pregnancy;

– apply living skills (e.g., decision-making, assertiveness,
and refusal skills) in making informed decisions, and
analyse the consequences of engaging in sexual activities
and using drugs;

identify sources of support (e.g., parents/ guardians,
doctors) related to healthy sexuality issues;
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