What do I want to be when I grow up? Why shouldn't I smoke? What kinds of food are good for me? What does it mean to be 'healthy and active'? What kinds of messages do television advertisers want me to see and hear? Can I trust the internet? These kinds of questions are the basis for 'Health and Career Education', a subject that is about kids at all different stages to help prepare them for real situations that they may face.
Tobacco / Drug / Alcohol / Gambling Awareness Tobacco FactsThe title says it all......... Knowdice.ca is a great gambling awareness site for kids. Alberta Alcohol and Drug Abuse Commission Lots of really good info on tobacco and other addictive substances. Xperiment.ca Interesting info on drug use and what the side effects are Bonko's Body Quiz (Tobacco and Drugs) Alcohol: The Basics The Smoking Scene Drug Abuse: Getting It Straight Talk to Frank: A - Z of Drugs Where's Your Head At? Get the Facts Internet and Media Education Safe Kids This site has all sorts of links for both kids and parents on how to surf the net safely. Media Awareness A site with some educational games designed to make students aware of media 'tricks' Go Girls Only An interesting site with some good internet safety tips for girls only! NO BOYS ALLOWED.........REALLY.......SERIOUSLY NetSmartKidz Watch and listen to fun cartoons and rap songs as you learn about Internet safety, computer viruses, choosing a password, and privacy issues. Lots of games are included. Let's Fight it Together A powerful video depicting cyberbullying - this is a public service announcement from Great Britain based on a true story - Body and Mind This is an American site but it has amazing links, info and ideas on it. Be Web Aware RCMP Internet Safety Site - an amazing amount of resources here put together by the RCMP Study Skills / Career Choices Scholastic Homework Club A fantastic resource that helps get you organized, gives tips on research strategies, study skills, and lets you test out your abilities on different quizzes and games. You can even make your own flashcards!
Healthy Living / Relationships / Social Skills Susan Boyle wows England - if you haven't seen it or you haven't heard about it.....this is about not judging a book by it's cover. Hero Project(what a great idea) H1N1 resources (this one has pdf files to download and discuss) Titanium Chef - a great nutrition game
