USC9.6
Analyze the health, economic, and social supports and challenges of addictions (e.g., tobacco, shopping, alcohol, gambling, Internet, drugs) on self, family, community, and the environment.
Indicators for this outcome
(a)

Evaluate personal knowledge in terms of what is known and what needs to be learned about addictions.

(b)

Determine situations where youth may feel pressured/tempted to smoke, chew tobacco, drink, gamble, or use drugs.

(c)

Evaluate and respond to sources of, and information about, addictions.

(d)

Determine and practise the communication skills necessary to clarify personal standards regarding addictions.

(e)

Examine possible consequences of addictions on the health of self, family, and community.

(f)

Investigate how addictions affect the well-being of the environment.

(g)

Distinguish between the responsible and irresponsible use of traditional, prescription, and over-the-counter drugs (including tobacco).

(h)

Assess family and community norms and expectations regarding addictions.

(i)

Assess community supports and services related to addictions.

(j)

Evaluate laws pertaining to tobacco use, alcohol use, drug use, and gambling.

(k)

Explore and describe the strengths within own family and cultural heritage, and of the struggles and challenges family and ancestors have faced related to addictions.

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R104202
sâkîyıso. Understanding and Building Healthy Relationships: A First Nations Violence Prevention Teacher Guide
sākīyıso – Understanding and Building Healthy Relationships uses Cree/Nehiyaw cultural knowledge to support the development of healthy relationships amongst peers, dating partners, family and community. Indigenous languages, Tipi Teachings, videos featuring Indigenous youth and Elders, and the preparation and hosting of a traditional feast, support the development of protective factors that prevent violence against self and others. sākīyıso also provides a historical approach to explain the effects of colonialism and internalized oppression as they impact on the mental health of young people, and demonstrates a sustainable, self-reflective spiritual and cultural path forward. Fifteen lessons in four units provide comprehensive knowledge of best relationship practices and cultural teachings for healthy families, communities, gender and sexuality differences, healthy dating relationships, and anti-bullying.
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•  A Way Out: sâkîyıso Unit 4 Video
•  I am the Bully 2: sâkîyıso Unit 3 Video
•  The Bystander: sâkîyıso Unit 2 Video
•  We Shall Remain: sâkîyıso Unit 2 Video
Media and Formats : Document
Price : Free
free
canadiancontent
saskatchewancontent
fnmicontent
Record posted/updated: June 9, 2021
R053763
High School Confidential
This video focuses on alcohol and drug use in high school. Teens who abused drugs and alcohol discuss the negative effects on their lives and the lives of their peers including pregnancy, STDs, falling grades, stealing and even death. Other youth offer suggestions for healthier ways of coping with stress and peer pressure and for leading a happy, successful life (e.g., mountain biking, playing a musical instrument, hiking).
Media and Formats : CD/DVD
Price : $149.95
canadiancontent
Record posted/updated: November 22, 2018
R049539
Not a Game
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Media and Formats : CD/DVD
Price : $80.00 (single K-12 school)
canadiancontent
Record posted/updated: November 22, 2018
R071014
Rushing, Crashing, Dying: The Meth Epidemic
Using recovering addicts' stories, this DVD illustrates the potential risks of crystal meth use and addiction. A narrator explains various facts about methamphetamine and a researcher offers a graphic description of meth's addictive quality while comparing it to other drugs that are abused. The program also addresses several myths regarding meth.
A teacher's guide accompanies the DVD.
Media and Formats : CD/DVD
Price : $189.00
Record posted/updated: July 8, 2024
R019213
Concentus Citizenship Education Resources. Grade 9: The Intentional & Explicit Teaching of Essential Citizenship Competencies
Students research and study what constitutes a society. Students explore the historical societies of Macedonia, Rome, England, Spain, France, and Mongolia. Through the study of earlier societies, students analyze the impacts of empire building, territorial expansion and colonialism on various Indigenous populations. In their research, students compare the factors that shape worldviews including time, place, culture, language, religion, gender identity, socio-economic situations and education, and how these factors are expressed in daily life.
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Media and Formats : Document
Price : Free
free
canadiancontent
saskatchewancontent
fnmicontent
Record posted/updated: January 3, 2019
R103748
Opportunities to Address Substance Misuse in Curriculum
This document outlines curricular opportunities to address substance misuse in various subject areas and grades. Suggested curriculum outcomes are identified and, if applicable, supporting indicators are noted.
Media and Formats : Document
Price : Free
free
canadiancontent
saskatchewancontent
Record posted/updated: April 18, 2019
R027919
Heroin, Opioid, and Painkiller Abuse
This book provides a brief introduction on the topic of opioid abuse. It explores signs of addiction, treatment, and recovery and discusses the opioid crisis and war on drugs. The resource includes a glossary, an index, and contains lists of American and Canadian organizations, websites and books for further research and inquiry on the topic.
Media and Formats : Book
Price : $25.85 USD
Record posted/updated: December 17, 2021
R027923
Hallucinogen Abuse
This book provides a brief introduction on the topic of hallucinogen abuse and explores the historical use, treatment and recovery from abuse. It features sidebars and narratives from users in popular culture. The resource includes a glossary, an index, and contains lists of American and Canadian organizations, websites and books for further research and inquiry on the topic.
Media and Formats : Book
Price : $25.85 USD
Record posted/updated: December 21, 2021
R020800
Methamphetamine and Stimulant Abuse
This book provides a brief introduction on the topic of methamphetamine and stimulant abuse and explores signs of addiction, treatment, and recovery. It features sidebars and narratives from users which provides context for the harm these substances cause. The resource includes a glossary, an index, and contains lists of American and Canadian organizations, websites and books for further research and inquiry on the topic.
Media and Formats : Book
Price : $25.85 USD
Record posted/updated: December 17, 2021
R001253
How Changing Language Could Help in the Fight Against Opioids
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Media and Formats : Video
Price : Free
free
canadiancontent
rovervideo
Record posted/updated: December 21, 2021
R100053
Drawing Hope
This graphic comic tells short stories of five individuals of different ages ranging from child to adult. Each story highlights struggles with learning or addiction.
•  Drawing Hope, DVD
Media and Formats : Book
Price : $6.00
canadiancontent
fnmicontent
Record posted/updated: July 12, 2021
R014637
REACH (Real Education About Cannabis and Health). Grade 9 Resources
The REACH (Real Education About Cannabis and Health) program is a resource designed to teach Saskatchewan students about cannabis and health. It has been created collaboratively by nurses, pharmacists, researchers, nursing students, pharmacy students, teachers, community partners and students to meet Saskatchewan students' learning needs in the changing context of cannabis legalization in Canada.
•  REACH Grade 9 PowerPoint Lesson 1: Understanding, Knowledge & Attitude
•  REACH Grade 9 PowerPoint Lesson 2: Physical Consequences of Cannabis Use
•  REACH Grade 9 PowerPoint Lesson 3: Social Consequences of Cannabis Use
•  REACH Grade 9 PowerPoint Lesson 4: Peer Pressure, Decision Making & Risk Reduction
Media and Formats : Document
Price : Free
free
canadiancontent
saskatchewancontent
fnmicontent
Record posted/updated: June 28, 2020