Communication in Relationships
Author: Sex Information & Education Council of Canada
Type: Tip Sheet
Audience: Secondary educators
Description: This information sheet suggests strategies to improve communication in romantic or intimate relationships.
Topic(s): Healthy Relationships
Curriculum Expectations
Grade 9:
- C1.4 Preventing pregnancy and STIs
- C1.5 Factors affecting gender identity and sexual orientation; supports
- C2.2 Relationships – skills and strategies
- C2.3 Thinking ahead about sexual health, consent, personal limits
- C3.3 Responding to bullying/harassment (including sexual harassment, gender-based violence, homophobia, racism)
Grade 10:
- C2.3 Conflict – within oneself and with others; resolution strategies
- C2.5 Decision making, communication, healthy sexuality
- C3.4 Misconceptions relating to sexuality
- C3.5 Relationships – effects on self and others
Grade 11:
- C1.2 Actions, risks, and influencing factors
- C2.1 Strategies for making safer choices
- C2.3 Reproductive and sexual health; proactive health measures
- C3.4 Skills for dealing with stressful situations
Grade 12:
- C1.1 Harassment, violence, abuse – effects, legal implications, and responses
- C1.3 Skills and strategies for evolving relationships
- C2.2 Using living skills and supports to reduce vulnerability to harassment, violence, abuse
- C3.2 Harassment, violence, abuse in local and global contexts – resources, supports, and responses
- C3.4 Bias and stereotyping in media portrayal of relationships
Grade 9-12: Living Skills
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Personal Skills
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Interpersonal Skills
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Critical and Creative Thinking
Draw-the-Line: Against Transphobic Violence (DTL ATV) Postcards
Author: Draw The Line
Type: Scenario Cards
Audience: Secondary educators
Description: Draw-the-Line is a bystander campaign, which presents a variety of scenarios of sexual violence and asks the public to consider how they might respond or intervene. The purpose of the Draw-the-Line campaign is to start conversations about sexual violence. Postcards and posters can be used to accompany classroom learning about issues related to consent, healthy relationships, and bystander intervention. These scenario cards contain common transphobic situations, accompanied by intervention tips and support sites.
Topic(s): Personal Safety and Injury Prevention, 2SLGBTQI+ Youth, Sexual Violence
Curriculum Expectations
Grade 9:
- C1.4 Preventing pregnancy and STIs
- C1.5 Factors affecting gender identity and sexual orientation; supports
- C2.2 Relationships – skills and strategies
- C2.3 Thinking ahead about sexual health, consent, personal limits
- C3.3 Responding to bullying/harassment (including sexual harassment, gender-based violence, homophobia, racism)
Grade 10:
- C2.3 Conflict – within oneself and with others; resolution strategies
- C2.5 Decision making, communication, healthy sexuality
- C3.4 Misconceptions relating to sexuality
- C3.5 Relationships – effects on self and others
Grade 11:
- C1.2 Actions, risks, and influencing factors
- C2.1 Strategies for making safer choices
- C3.4 Skills for dealing with stressful situations
Grade 12:
- C1.1 Harassment, violence, abuse – effects, legal implications, and responses
- C1.3 Skills and strategies for evolving relationships
- C2.2 Using living skills and supports to reduce vulnerability to harassment, violence, abuse
- C3.2 Harassment, violence, abuse in local and global contexts – resources, supports, and responses
- C3.4 Bias and stereotyping in media portrayal of relationships
Grade 9-12: Living Skills
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Personal Skills
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Interpersonal Skills
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Critical and Creative Thinking
Drawing the Line on Sexual Violence: A Guide for Ontario Educators, Grades 1-8
Author: White Ribbon
Type: Guide, Lesson Plans
Audience: Elementary educators
Description: This guide presents engaging lesson plans that draw on expectations from various subjects in the Ontario curriculum to address, in age-appropriate ways, topics such as consent, healthy relationships, and the roles of bystanders in sexual violence prevention.
Topic(s): Sexual Violence, Personal Safety and Injury Prevention, Healthy Relationships
Curriculum Expectations
Grade 6:
- D1.1 Benefits of inclusion, respect, and acceptance
- D1.3 Sexually explicit media
- D1.4 Seeking help – professional helpers
- D1.5 Connecting thoughts, emotions, and actions
- D2.3 Safe and positive social interaction, conflict management
- D2.5 Understanding of puberty changes, healthy relationships
- D2.6 Decision making, consent
- D3.3 Stereotypes and assumptions – impacts and strategies for responding
Grade 7:
- D1.3 Delaying sexual activity
- D2.2 Impact of bullying/harassment
- D2.4 Sexual health and decision making
- D3.3 Relationship changes at puberty
Grade 8:
- D1.4 Decisions about sexual activity; supports
- D1.5 Gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, self-concept
- D2.2 Assessing situations for potential danger
- D2.3 Decision making considerations and skills
- D3.2 Impact of violent behaviours; supports
- D3.3 Relationship and intimacy
Grades 6-8: Strand A, Social Emotional Learning
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A1.1 Identification and Management of Emotions
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A1.2 Stress Management and Coping
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A1.4 Healthy Relationships
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A1.5 Self-Awareness and Sense of Identity
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A1.6 Critical and Creative Thinking
Drawing the Line on Sexual Violence: A Guide for Ontario Educators, Grades 9-12
Author: White Ribbon
Type: Guide, Lesson Plans
Audience: Secondary educators
Description: This guide presents engaging lesson plans that draw on expectations from various subjects in the Ontario curriculum to address, in age-appropriate ways, topics such as consent, healthy relationships, and the roles of bystanders in sexual violence prevention.
Topic(s): Sexual Violence, Personal Safety and Injury Prevention, Healthy Relationships
Curriculum Expectations
Grade 9:
- C1.4 Preventing pregnancy and STIs
- C1.5 Factors affecting gender identity and sexual orientation; supports
- C2.2 Relationships – skills and strategies
- C2.3 Thinking ahead about sexual health, consent, personal limits
- C3.3 Responding to bullying/harassment (including sexual harassment, gender-based violence, homophobia, racism)
Grade 10:
- C2.3 Conflict – within oneself and with others; resolution strategies
- C2.5 Decision making, communication, healthy sexuality
- C3.4 Misconceptions relating to sexuality
- C3.5 Relationships – effects on self and others
Grade 11:
- C1.2 Actions, risks, and influencing factors
- C2.1 Strategies for making safer choices
- C2.3 Reproductive and sexual health; proactive health measures
- C3.4 Skills for dealing with stressful situations
Grade 12:
- C1.1 Harassment, violence, abuse – effects, legal implications, and responses
- C1.3 Skills and strategies for evolving relationships
- C2.2 Using living skills and supports to reduce vulnerability to harassment, violence, abuse
- C3.2 Harassment, violence, abuse in local and global contexts – resources, supports, and responses
- C3.4 Bias and stereotyping in media portrayal of relationships
Grades 9-12: Living Skills
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Personal Skills
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Interpersonal Skills
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Critical and Creative Thinking
Educator Guide (Sex Trafficking)
Author: Covenant House Toronto
Type: Digital Education Guide
Audience: Elementary and Secondary educators, School Staff, Students
Description: This guide informs educators about human trafficking and prepares them to facilitate Covenant House’s student-facing modules. A greater awareness and understanding of sex trafficking can support schools in the implementation of PPM 166: Keeping Students Safe: Policy Framework for School Board Anti-Sex Trafficking Protocols.
Topic(s): Sex Trafficking
Curriculum Expectations
Grade 7:
- D1.3 Delaying sexual activity
- D2.2 Impact of bullying/harassment
- D2.4 Sexual health and decision making
- D3.3 Relationship changes and puberty
Grade 8:
- D1.4 Decisions about sexual activity; supports
- D1.5 Gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, self-concept
- D2.2 Assessing situation for potential danger
- D2.3 Decision making considerations and skills
- D3.2 Impact of violent behaviours; supports
- D3.3 Relationship and intimacy
Grade 9:
- C1.4 Preventing pregnancy and STIs
- C1.5 Factors affecting gender identity and sexual orientation; supports
- C2.2 Relationships – skills and strategies
- C2.3 Thinking ahead about sexual health, consent, personal limits
- C3.3 Responding to bullying/harassment (including sexual harassment, gender-based violence, homophobia, racism)
- C3.4 Social influences; decision making, communication skills
Grade 10:
- C2.3 Conflict – within oneself and with others; resolution strategies
- C2.5 Decision making, communication, healthy sexuality
- C3.5 Relationships – effects on self and others
Grade 11:
- C1.2 Actions, risks, and influencing factors
- C2.1 Strategies for making safer choices
- C2.3 Reproductive and sexual health; proactive health measures
- C3.4 Skills for dealing with stressful situations
Grade 12:
- C1.1 Harassment, violence, abuse – effects, legal implications, and responses
- C1.3 Skills and strategies for evolving relationships
- C2.2 Using living skills and supports to reduce vulnerability to harassment, violence, abuse
- C3.2 Harassment, violence, abuse in local and global contexts – resources, supports, and responses
- C3.4 Bias and stereotyping in media portrayal of relationships
Grades 7-8: Strand A, Social Emotional Learning
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A1.1 Identification and Management of Emotions
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A1.2 Stress Management and Coping
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A1.4 Healthy Relationships
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A1.5 Self-Awareness and Sense of Identity
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A1.6 Critical and Creative Thinking
Grades 9-12: Living Skills
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Personal Skills
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Interpersonal Skills
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Critical and Creative Thinking
Gender-Based Violence Teaching Toolkit
Author: Gender-Based Violence Teaching Network - University of Windsor
Type: Toolkit
Audience: Elementary and Secondary educators
Description: This toolkit, presented alongside accompanying resources, supports educators in delivering curriculum-aligned gender-based violence prevention education. Curriculum connections specifically apply for Grades 8–12, though the content may be adapted by educators working in any context.
Topic(s): Personal Safety and Injury Prevention, Mental Health and Well-Being, Sexual Violence
Curriculum Expectations
Grade 8:
- D1.4 Decisions about sexual activity; supports
- D1.5 Gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, self-concept
- D3.3 Relationship and intimacy
Grade 9:
- C1.4 Preventing pregnancy and STIs
- C1.5 Factors affecting gender identity and sexual orientation; supports
- C2.2 Relationships – skills and strategies
- C2.3 Thinking ahead about sexual health, consent, personal limits
- C3.3 Responding to bullying/harassment (including sexual harassment, gender-based violence, homophobia, racism)
Grade 10:
- C2.3 Conflict – within oneself and with others; resolution strategies
- C2.5 Decision making, communication, healthy sexuality
- C3.4 Misconceptions relating to sexuality
- C3.5 Relationships – effects on self and others
Grade 11:
- C1.2 Actions, risks, and influencing factors
- C2.1 Strategies for making safer choices
- C2.3 Reproductive and sexual health; proactive health measures
- C3.4 Skills for dealing with stressful situations
Grade 12:
- C1.1 Harassment, violence, abuse – effects, legal implications, and responses
- C1.3 Skills and strategies for evolving relationships
- C2.2 Using living skills and supports to reduce vulnerability to harassment, violence, abuse
- C3.2 Harassment, violence, abuse in local and global contexts – resources, supports, and responses
- C3.4 Bias and stereotyping in media portrayal of relationships
Grades 7-8: Strand A, Social Emotional Learning
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A1.1 Identification and Management of Emotions
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A1.2 Stress Management and Coping
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A1.4 Healthy Relationships
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A1.5 Self-Awareness and Sense of Identity
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A1.6 Critical and Creative Thinking
Grades 9-12: Living Skills
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Personal Skills
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Interpersonal Skills
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Critical and Creative Thinking
Ideas for Action: Growth and Development
Author: Ophea
Type: Activities
Audience: Elementary and secondary educators
Description: Ideas for Action is a free activity-based resource supporting leaders of all ages in the planning and implementation of activities that promote and enhance the health and well-being of students, school staff, and the broader community.
Topic(s): Growth and Development
Curriculum Expectations
Grade 6:
- D1.1 Benefits of inclusion, respect, and acceptance
- D1.3 Sexually explicit media
- D1.5 Connecting thoughts, emotions and actions
- D2.3 Safe and positive social interaction, conflict management
- D2.5 Understanding of puberty changes, healthy relationships
- D2.6 Decision making, consent
- D3.3 Stereotypes and assumptions – impacts and strategies for responding
Grade 7:
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D1.3 Delaying sexual activity
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D1.4 Sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections (STBBIs)
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D1.5 STBBIs and pregnancy prevention
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D2.4 Sexual health and decision making
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D3.3 Relationship changes at puberty
Grade 8:
- D1.4 Decisions about sexual activity; supports
- D1.5 Gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, self-concept
- D3.3 Relationship and intimacy
Grade 9:
- C1.4 Preventing pregnancy and STIs
- C1.5 Factors affecting gender identity and sexual orientation; supports
- C2.2 Relationships – skills and strategies
- C2.3 Thinking ahead about sexual health, consent, personal limits
- C3.3 Responding to bullying/harassment (including sexual harassment, gender-based violence, homophobia, racism)
Grade 10:
- C2.3 Conflict – within oneself and with others; resolution strategies
- C2.5 Decision making, communication, healthy sexuality
- C3.4 Misconceptions relating to sexuality
- C3.5 Relationships – effects on self and others
Grade 11:
- C1.2 Actions, risks, and influencing factors
- C2.1 Strategies for making safer choices
- C2.3 Reproductive and sexual health; proactive health measures
- C3.4 Skills for dealing with stressful situations
Grade 12:
- C1.1 Harassment, violence, abuse – effects, legal implications, and responses
- C1.3 Skills and strategies for evolving relationships
- C2.2 Using living skills and supports to reduce vulnerability to harassment, violence, abuse
- C3.2 Harassment, violence, abuse in local and global contexts – resources, supports, and responses
- C3.4 Bias and stereotyping in media portrayal of relationships
Grades 6-8: Strand A, Social Emotional Learning
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A1.1 Identification and Management of Emotions
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A1.2 Stress Management and Coping
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A1.4 Healthy Relationships
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A1.5 Self-Awareness and Sense of Identity
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A1.6 Critical and Creative Thinking
Grades 9-12: Living Skills
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Personal Skills
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Interpersonal Skills
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Critical and Creative Thinking
The Trap
Author: Government of Ontario
Type: Digital Education Tool
Audience: Intermediate and Secondary educators
Description: This human trafficking education tool, which is designed to be used as part of a facilitated discussion led by an adult, simulates being targeted and recruited by a sex trafficker. It is intended to raise awareness about sex trafficking among youth in middle and high school, teaching them what the dangers are, how to avoid them, and where to get help. A greater awareness and understanding of sex trafficking can support schools in the implementation of PPM 166: Keeping Students Safe: Policy Framework for School Board Anti-Sex Trafficking Protocols.
Topic(s): Human Trafficking, Sexual Exploitation, Personal Safety and Injury Prevention
Curriculum Expectations
Grade 6:
- D1.3 Sexually explicit media
- D2.3 Safe and positive social interaction, conflict management
- D2.5 Understanding of puberty changes, healthy relationships
- D2.6 Decision making, consent
- D3.2 Responsibilities, risks – care for self and others, safety practices
- D3.3 Stereotypes and assumptions – impacts and strategies for responding
Grade 7:
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D1.3 Delaying sexual activity
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D2.2 Impact of bullying/harassment
- D2.4 Sexual health and decision making
- D3.3 Relationship changes and puberty
Grade 8:
- D1.4 Decisions about sexual activity; supports
- D2.2 Assessing situations for potential danger
- D2.3 Decision making considerations and skills
- D3.2 Impact of violent behaviours; supports
- D3.3 Relationship and intimacy
Grade 9:
- C2.2 Relationships – skills and strategies
- C2.3 Thinking ahead about sexual health, consent, personal limits
- C3.3 Responding to bullying/harassment (including sexual harassment, gender-based violence, homophobia, racism)
Grade 10:
- C2.3 Conflict – within oneself and with others; resolution strategies
- C2.5 Decision making, communication, healthy sexuality
- C3.5 Relationships – effects on self and others
Grade 11:
- C1.2 Actions, risks, and influencing factors
- C2.1 Strategies for making safer choices
- C2.3 Reproductive and sexual health; proactive health measures
- C3.4 Skills for dealing with stressful situations
Grade 12:
- C1.1 Harassment, violence, abuse – effects, legal implications, and responses
- C1.3 Skills and strategies for evolving relationships
- C2.2 Using living skills and supports to reduce vulnerability to harassment, violence, abuse
- C3.2 Harassment, violence, abuse in local and global contexts – resources, supports, and responses
- C3.4 Bias and stereotyping in media portrayal of relationships
Grades 6-8: Strand A, Social Emotional Learning
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A1.1 Identification and Management of Emotions
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A1.2 Stress Management and Coping
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A1.4 Healthy Relationships
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A1.5 Self-Awareness and Sense of Identity
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A1.6 Critical and Creative Thinking
Grades 9-12: Living Skills
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Personal Skills
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Interpersonal Skills
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Critical and Creative Thinking
WRPrevent
Author: White Ribbon
Type: Resources, Lesson Plans
Audience: Secondary educators
Description: This website provides educator resources and lesson plans relating to ending child sexual exploitation and a variety of other topics relating to gender-based violence prevention, such as healthy relationships, bystander intervention, and consent.
Topic(s): Human Trafficking, Sexual Exploitation, Personal Safety and Injury Prevention
Curriculum Expectations
Grade 9:
- C2.2 Relationships – skills and strategies
- C2.3 Thinking ahead about sexual health, consent, personal limits
- C3.3 Responding to bullying/harassment (including sexual harassment, gender-based violence, homophobia, racism)
Grade 10:
- C2.3 Conflict – within oneself and with others; resolution strategies
- C2.5 Decision making, communication, healthy sexuality
- C3.5 Relationships – effects on self and others
Grade 11:
- C1.2 Actions, risks, and influencing factors
- C2.1 Strategies for making safer choices
- C2.3 Reproductive and sexual health; proactive health measures
- C3.4 Skills for dealing with stressful situations
Grade 12:
- C1.1 Harassment, violence, abuse – effects, legal implications, and responses
- C1.3 Skills and strategies for evolving relationships
- C2.2 Using living skills and supports to reduce vulnerability to harassment, violence, abuse
- C3.2 Harassment, violence, abuse in local and global contexts – resources, supports, and responses
- C3.4 Bias and stereotyping in media portrayal of relationships
Grades 9-12: Living Skills
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Personal Skills
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Interpersonal Skills
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Critical and Creative Thinking