Ontario-Specific Expectations

Grade 4
Healthy Eating
Outline the factors that influence body shape and size (e.g. heredity, diet, exercise);

Grade 5
Healthy Living>Growth and Development
Describe the secondary physical changes at puberty (e.g. changes in body shape);

Grade 6
Healthy Living>Health Eating
Determine the influence of various factors (e.g. the media, family tradition, allergies) on personal food choices, body image, and self-esteem;

View the Ministry of Ontario Curriculum

Nova Scotia-Specific Curriculum Outcomes:

Grade 4
Health Education> The Body: Growth and Development
A3.2 Demonstrate an understanding that body growth and development are influenced by heredity, gender, and other factors;

Grade 5
Health Education>The Body: Growth and Development
A3.1 Demonstrate a knowledge of the physical and emotional changes that take place during puberty;

Grade 6
Health Education>Strategies for Positive Personal Development and Healthy Relationship
D3.1 Examine the role of the media in shaping and reinforcing lifestyle values and practices;

View the Ministry of Nova Scotia Curriculum