R052018
This straightforward program focuses on what HIV and AIDS are, how HIV is transmitted, how it affects the immune system and how to prevent it. It advises students to not have sex or use illegal drugs or participate in any activity that involves mixing blood or touching another person's blood. The video also addresses ways that you cannot acquire HIV or any other blood-borne disease. Viewers are informed that they will not contract HIV from a sneeze, a water fountain, a telephone, a swimming pool or other casual contact with an HIV-infected person. It does not mention the use of condoms.
Record posted/updated:
November 3, 2021
R040912
This uplifting, humorous novel introduces readers to Agnes, a sixth grade student, who decides to become a new, improved person. During her transformation, Agnes faces numerous challenges such as adapting to new glasses, dealing with the ups and downs of a budding relationship with a boy, coping with friction between her and her best friend, standing up to the class bully and dealing with a broken arm. However, through her trials and tribulations, Agnes manages to affirm her standards, discover more of her identity and, ultimately, become a stronger person.
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R036308
This video is set in a classroom where students are engaged in an exercise about bullying, stereotypes and the harmful effects that language can have on people. The students create pictures that portray sensitive situations, such as a young girl who has two moms and two boys whose friendship comes to a halt when one boy learns that the other is gay. The students' representations and stories are brought to life through animation. The program dispels myths about gays and lesbians, challenges homophobia and focuses on respect and acceptance.
A teacher's guide is available.
Record posted/updated:
January 6, 2026
R044433
This current, highly informative publication provides a detailed look at peer harassment and bullying prevention. The book clearly defines various types of bullying including verbal, physical, relational, cyber and sexual. It also explores abuse of power and criminal harassment. Readers learn about the rights and responsibilities of self and others and about intervention and prevention issues, including law and policies. Included are a table of contents and a bibliography of related resources.
Book
Bullying
Sexual Abuse and Exploitation
$20.00
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R051758
The National visits an inner city high school in Saskatoon, SK, where teacher Allison Cameron tests the theory that vigorous daily exercise improves academic performance. City Park Collegiate is considered a high school of last resort for kids who haven't been able to make it anywhere else. The Grade 8 and 9 students contend with a wide range of behavioural problems: almost half are diagnosed with ADHD and many work at a Grade 4 level. When Allison came across groundbreaking research by Harvard psychiatrist John Ratey (author of Spark), showing a link between sustained aerobic activity and the brain's ability to learn, she took the data to her principal to make the case for a new approach. For Allison and her students, the program was a runaway success and test results prove it.
Record posted/updated:
January 6, 2026
R015536
This website offers up-to-date information on bullying including cyberbullying and homophobic bullying. Included are tips for teens on how to stop bullying.
Record posted/updated:
January 6, 2026
R070965
Based on research conducted in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom and Scandinavia, this professional resource from the Handbooks for Parents and Educators Series explores bullying within public schools. It provides insight into the short- and long-term effects that bullying can have on students, their families and teachers. Focusing on sexual bullying, homophobic bullying and bullying of students with disabilities, it offers insights on the social dynamics of the classroom, the hallways and the playground. Bullying: A Handbook for Educators and Parents provides guidance for teachers and parents/caregivers who are working together to prevent bullying in schools. Included are a table of contents, a glossary and an index.
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R071001
These six coloured posters (45 cm by 60 cm) offer valuable information that will help students to commit to dealing appropriately with intimidation, threats, harassment, social exclusion and other forms of bullying.
Other
Bullying
\$59.95 (plain posters) / \$69.95 (laminated posters)
Record posted/updated:
November 30, 2018
R070601
The Canadian Cancer Society is a national, community-based, nonprofit organization whose mission is to eradicate cancer and to improve the quality of life for those who are living with cancer. This website provides information for educators about cancer, its prevention, cancer research and support services.
Record posted/updated:
January 6, 2026
R053202
These four segments in this program identify, through real-life examples, the meaning and effects, both good and bad, of cliques.
Cliques? It Feels Good to Belong - Finding their place in a particular social group is a primary concern of many children. Cliques are groups of friends, but not all groups of friends are cliques. Cliques may be formed in elementary school or in middle school. Sometimes cliques are made of kids who share a common interest and other times the kids in them want to be popular or want to belong.
Cliques? Good or Bad - Cliques can have both positive and negative effects on individuals and groups, too. This program explores how cliques can affect a student and an entire school.
Cliques? Excluding Others - This program shows that cliques leave some kids out on purpose and kids may act much differently than they did before they were part of the clique.
Cliques? One or More is Okay - Some students have diverse interests. In this segment, kids will come to understand that it's okay to have two different sets of friends to hang out with.
The pertinent scenarios in this program should be appealing to both male and female students. The discussion questions that are provided are thought-provoking and should foster good discussions.
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R053203
The episodes in this video focus on accepting differences, whether physical, cultural, appearance or abilities. Everybody's Different: We Look Different - In this program, students learn sometimes people can feel uncomfortable around others who have physical disabilities. Viewers learn everyone is different in some way and that we must learn to accept those differences. Everybody's Different: Respecting Differences in Others - In this program, students learn everyone has different abilities. Some people are better at some things and not so good at others and that's okay. Everybody's Different: We Like Different Things - Kids learn boys and girls can like to do the same things. The program stresses the importance of developing a respect and appreciation for people's differences. Everybody's Different: Different Cultures, Different Customs - This program demonstrates to students that other kids come from different cultures with different customs that are not the same as the ones they have in their own families.
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R017426
This report provides information on trends and developments in the epidemiology of HIV and associated risk behaviours in Canada.
Record posted/updated:
January 6, 2026
R035241
Learn about the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and the illness that it causes called acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS).
Record posted/updated:
January 6, 2026
R071544
This report provides information and corresponding rates of reported cases of the hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection reported to the Public Health Agency of Canada through the Canadian Notifiable Disease Surveillance System (CNDSS).
Record posted/updated:
January 6, 2026
R031728
This program focuses on students as they discuss the cruel language and hurtful behaviour that they frequently experience. In Other Words shows ways that gay and lesbian students deal with homophobia and harassment. The film emphasizes the importance of support groups and it stresses that change is needed if schools are to be safe places for all students.
Record posted/updated:
January 6, 2026
R049376
The program presents the story of Gruen Von Behrens, a very courageous young man who was diagnosed with oral cancer at the age of 17. Now in his mid-twenties, Gruen talks about this life as a cancer patient and survivor and the tragedies his family has experienced because of his addiction to spit tobacco, which he once considered harmless.
Record posted/updated:
January 6, 2026
R053199
These three programs teach students the meaning of cyber harassment, why it spells trouble, and how to protect themselves from being a victim.
Internet Bullies: What Is It? - For many kids, the Internet is an important part of their daily routine. Unfortunately, with the immediacy of the Internet, its anonymity and its easy accessibility, kids are using Instant Messaging, Blogs, e-mail, chat rooms and social networks to spread gossip and rumors to harass and embarrass their peers. In this program, students will come to understand that using the Internet for those purposes is actually bullying.
Internet Bullies: Emotions + Internet = Trouble - Today it's easy to hurt someone who's made you angry. You can do it anonymously on the internet. In this segment, students learn that once you put something out on the internet, there's no taking it back. The program demonstrates how strong emotions and the internet can spell trouble.
Internet Bullies: Keep Yourself Safe - Thousands of kids are targeted by bullies. This program demonstrates practical ways for students to protect themselves and restrict the opportunities others have of harassing them online.
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R015647
This resource provides materials to teach and reinforce safety skills for students from Kindergarten through Grade 9. Lesson materials deal equally with personal safety and sexual exploitation. The program contains an individual teacher's guide with lessons and activities for each grade plus 5 storybooks, 3 puppets and 2 plush dolls. Materials may also be purchased by individual grade.
Kit
Sexual Abuse and Exploitation
$260.00
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R041565
Designed for educators, administrators and parents, this book helps readers to recognize bullying problems and offers strategies to help rectify the problems. No Room for Bullies offers ways to measure the social climate of a school; a 12-point checklist on preventing problems in hallways, classrooms and common areas; advice for establishing and reinforcing classroom rules; a safe Internet-surfing contract for students and more. Included are a table of contents, lists of resources and an index.
Record posted/updated:
April 27, 2019
R071078
This is the charter for action to achieve health for all presented at the First International Conference on Health Promotion in Ottawa in 1986. The charter highlights the fundamental conditions and resources that are prerequisites for health and the actions that need to be taken in order to build a healthy society. This document is a valuable professional resource.
Record posted/updated:
December 27, 2018
R046082
Useful for both teachers and students, this website explains what a health body image is and it provides numerous links for users who want more information.
Record posted/updated:
April 27, 2019
R103245
This Canadian organization's focus is to influence the healthy development of children and youth by advocating for quality physical and health education. The association provides online supports for educators and publishes The Physical and Healthy Education Journal (PHE Journal).
Record posted/updated:
January 6, 2026
R044654
In a question-and-answer style, this website provides valuable, current information for students and teachers regarding the retailing of cigarettes.
Record posted/updated:
January 6, 2026
R034761
This population-specific HIV/AIDS status report focuses on how HIV/AIDS affects Canadian women. The Public Health Agency of Canada's decision to focus on women stems from a need to better understand how women's experiences affect their lives and create resilience or increase vulnerability to HIV/AIDS.
Record posted/updated:
January 6, 2026
R053445
Realistic vignettes and information from adults, including medical professionals, provide facts about sexually transmitted diseases: what they are, how they are contracted and symptoms and treatment. The program makes clear that while condoms offer protection, abstinence is the only 100% guaranteed way to be safe from sexually transmitted diseases.
Topics include: facts about sexually transmitted diseases, symptoms and treatment for common STDs, consequences of leaving STDs untreated, the truth about common myths concerning STDs and the importance of practicing safe sex.
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R053443
This video offers three vignettes of children who are abused by people they know including a coach, a peer at school, and a step brother. Through their experiences, these children learn that it is important to tell an adult they trust about the abuse, even if they are threatened with harm for telling. They also come to understand that the abuse is not their fault and that they are in charge of their bodies. Written thought-provoking questions are interspersed throughout the video.
CD/DVD
Sexual Abuse and Exploitation
$89.95
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R100788
When three filmmakers were challenged to create a film about a touchy topic, they came up with a unique solution--a silent-movie style film that conveys key concepts about personal hygiene with comic-like graphics. One of the filmmakers, Norean Goldston, plays the role of the central character, "Smelly." Although pleasant and friendly, Smelly isn't very welcome when she joins a group of students in the lunchroom. She has no idea why until a friend gently lets her know that personal hygiene is the problem. Smelling Smelly is an unusual and effective ice breaker on a topic that most people are timid to address.
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R054637
This video explores the individual, family and cultural factors that have been linked to eating disorders. Students will come to understand that eating disorders can be triggered by major life crises such as the death of a loved person, family changes, school problems or personal failures. Viewers will learn the warning signs of anorexia and bulimia.
Record posted/updated:
November 2, 2021
R044274
In this fast-paced coming-of-age novel, 15-year-old Anna and her best friend Zoe have their summer plans altered when Zoe breaks her arm. Anna and Zoe were going to be counsellors in training at a west coast camp together, but now Anna, the less adventurous one, must attend without the support of her long-time friend. At camp, Anna befriends the noncomformist Isabel and learns many valuable life lessons, however, Anna still has a lot of growing ahead.
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R054862
This series captures the knowledge, worldviews and experiences of seven Elders and a Knowledge Keeper who are members of Saskatchewan's Cree, Dakota, Dene, Nakota and Saulteaux First Nations. They share their wisdom regarding the cultural practices, laws, and traditional values surrounding the sexual maturation of First Nations children to young adulthood. It was created as a resource for educators and others to use as they support youth to make positive lifestyle choices for their sexual and reproductive health. All these cultures emphasize the importance of respect - respect for self, others, land, universe and all living things.
Please see the related resources below.
Record posted/updated:
January 21, 2019
R032476
This series captures the knowledge, worldviews and experiences of seven Elders and a Knowledge Keeper who are members of Saskatchewan's Cree, Dakota, Dene, Nakota and Saulteaux First Nations. They share their wisdom regarding the cultural practices, laws, and traditional values surrounding the sexual maturation of First Nations children to young adulthood. It was created as a resource for educators and others to use as they support youth to make positive lifestyle choices for their sexual and reproductive health. All these cultures emphasize the importance of respect - respect for self, others, land, universe and all living things.
Please see the related resources below.
Record posted/updated:
January 21, 2019
R046011
Hosted by recording artist Bow Wow, this DVD offers valuable Grade 6, 7, 8 and 9 curriculum- appropriate information about HIV/AIDS through discussions with youth who are learning about the virus. The program offers an age-appropriate explanation of the definition and biology of HIV and means of infection, testing, treatment and prevention. Understanding HIV and AIDS stresses that abstinence is the most effective way to prevent sexual transmission of the HI virus.
Portions of this DVD could be used at each middle level grade to support the achievement of particular grade-level outcomes.
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R053201
Each of the four vignettes on this video teaches about respect. A narrator introduces the topic in each vignette and then each one is followed by a set of questions to encourage reflection and consideration of personal experiences. By the end of this program, students will understand the importance of respecting rules, themselves, and others.
What's Respect? Respecting Rules - Why are there rules? What does it mean to respect rules? The program helps students to understand the importance of following rules and their impact on society.
What's Respect? Self Respect - In this program, students learn what it means to have self-respect. They will come to understand the importance of knowing what their values are and how they differ from others.
What's Respect? Respecting Everyone's Ideas - This program explores the concept of respecting the differences in people. In this segment, students learn the importance of respecting different ideas.
What's Respect? We're All Different - Students will learn each person is different and it is important to respect these differences.
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R053198
After watching these four programs, students will gain a better understanding of bullying and build a stronger foundation when dealing with bullies.
What is A Bully? What Bullies Do - What does a bully look like? What does a bully sound like? This program provides insight that helps students identify bullies and understand why and what they do.
What is A Bully? Why Kids Do It - Some may think that being angry, calling names, and pushing people around is a normal way to act. This program discusses how bullying makes the bully feel and how the victim feels, too.
What is A Bully? Funny or Mean - Through live-action, age-appropriate scenarios, viewers will come to understand why some kids are so aggressive, hurtful and mean to their classmates, teammates, friends and family members. Students will discover that there are a variety of reasons kids turn into bullies. Some may think that being angry, calling names, and pushing people around is a normal way to act.
What is A Bully? Don't Become One - Students will discover that there are a variety of reasons kids turn into bullies. Some bullies are looking for attention. Others may think bullying is a way to be popular or to get what they want. But most of the time, bullies are trying to make themselves feel more important.
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024