The concept of safety risks is about more than protection from physical injury; it is also about risks to health, including physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health, as well as risks to social and environmental well-being. Understanding our values and what’s important to us is integral to decision making and fostering healthy behaviours. Personal standards define the expectations we have for ourselves and others. The decisions we make are a reflection of our personal standards. In grade 6, students inquire about a variety of health opportunities and challenges through the perspective of “affirming personal standards”. This resource requires students to explore tobacco as it relates to students’ personal standards and to health promotion efforts by governments and organizations. Students will also analyze the marketing and promotional strategies that influence personal standards and related behaviours. Emphasis is placed on affirming personal standards while considering Canadian and Saskatchewan legislation, the impact of advertising/marketing, and the influences of role models.

Electronic reproduction.

Table of Contents -- Teacher notes -- Tips for talking about tobacco --Back-ground Information for the Teacher Risky and Healthy Behaviours -- Types of Tobacco Use -- Tobacco Use Prevention within a Comprehensive School Community -- Health (CSCH) Framework -- Primary Health Care -- Legislation -- Tobacco Industry -- Links -- Learning Activities -- Activity Starter -- Activity 1 -- Activity 2 -- Activity 3 -- Activity 4 -- Activity 5 -- Activity 6 -- Activity 7 -- Activity -- Appendices -- Appendix A -- Appendix B -- Appendix C -- Appendix D -- Appendix E.