Curriculum Connections Alberta

Grade 5 Health
R–5.1 recognize that presenting feelings may mask underlying feelings; e.g., anger can mask frustration, hurt
R–5.2 identify and use long-term strategies for managing feelings; e.g., dealing with disappointment, discouragement
R–5.3 recognize that stressors affect individuals differently, and outline ways individuals respond to stress
Grade 6 Health
R–6.1 recognize that individuals can choose their own emotional reactions to events and thoughts
R–6.3 develop personal strategies for dealing with stress/change; e.g., using humour, relaxation, physical activity
R–6.4 identify, analyze and develop strategies to overcome barriers to communication
Grade 7 Health
W-7.10 identify and examine potential sources of physical/emotional/ social support
W-7.11 identify characteristics of resiliency; e.g., problem-solving skills, positive self-esteem, social bonding
R-7.2 analyze the need for short-term and long-term support for emotional concerns; e.g., family, friends, schools, professionals
Grade 8 Health
W–8.10 develop strategies to effectively access health information and health services in the community; e.g., health hot line, family doctor, public health unit
R–8.1 describe characteristics of persistent negative feeling states; e.g., depression, mood disorders
R–8.3 evaluate the relationship between risk management and stress management; e.g., managing risks effectively reduces stress, managing stress can reduce impulsive behaviours
Grade 9 Health
W–9.11 use personal resiliency skills; e.g., seek out appropriate mentors, have a sense of purpose, have clear standards for personal behaviour
R–9.1 identify appropriate strategies to foster positive feelings/ attitudes
R–9.3 analyze, evaluate and refine personal strategies for managing stress/crises
High School CALM
P2. evaluate choices and combinations of choices that can create barriers to achieving and maintaining health, and identify actions to improve health
P4. develop approaches/tactics for creative problem solving and decision making
P7. analyze a variety of strategies to achieve and enhance emotional and spiritual well-being

Curriculum Connections Saskatchewan

Grade 5 Health
USC5.4 Analyze the connections between personal identity and personal well-being, and establish strategies to develop and support a positive self-image.
USC5.6 Assess peer influence and demonstrate a readiness to prevent and/or avoid potentially dangerous situations involving peer pressure (including lying, substance use, and bullying).
USC5.7 Assess the importance of self-regulation and taking responsibility for one's actions.
Grade 6 Health
USC6.1 Analyze the factors that influence the development of personal standards and identity, and determine the impact on healthy decision making…
USC6.4 Assess and demonstrate strategies used to identify and make healthy decisions in stressful situations.
Grade 7 Health
USC7.1 Establish and use strategies to commit to and act upon personal standards (see grade 6) for various aspects of daily living over which an individual has control.
USC7.4 Demonstrate a personalized and coherent understanding of the importance of nurturing harmony in relationships (with self, others, and the environment), and apply effective strategies to re/establish harmony when conflict arises.
Grade 8 Health
USC8.1 Analyze and establish effective strategies of support for purposes of helping others increase health-enhancing behaviours.
DM8.8 Appraise the role of “support” in making healthy decisions related to family roles and responsibilities…
Grade 9 Health
USC9.8 Assess the ways self, family, and community facilitate healthy living for people with chronic illness.
Wellness 10
W1 Evaluate one's understanding of wellness while participating in various learning opportunities that balance the dimensions of wellness (i.e., physical, psychological, social, spiritual, environmental).
W4 Assess the impact of mental health on overall well-being of self, family, and community.
W5 Assess one's self-awareness (i.e., one's ability to perceive own emotions and tendencies) and self-management (i.e., ability to stay flexible and positively direct personal behaviour) for the purpose of enhancing well- being of self and others.
W12 Investigate the connection to and importance of spirituality on wellness.
Physical Education 20
PE20.10 Personal Mental Health – Investigate the benefits of physical activity on mental health.