Personal Safety and Injury Prevention

If you Ride, Do it Right (2008)

This DVD tells the true life story of an ATV crash survivor, highlights a doctor's experience, and promises Smart Risk Canada's five safety messages of get trained, drive sober, wear the gear, buckle up, and look first (6 min.).

Gr. 7 A3.1

Gr. 8 A3.1, C1.3, C2.2

Danger Behind the Wheel: The Facts About Distracted Driving (2010)

This DVD reveals the truth about distracted driving risks through scientific research and real-life stories. Texting while driving, the fastest growing and potentially most dangerous form of distracted driving, is just as dangerous as driving while intoxicated. After viewing this DVD teens will be better prepared to identify the risks and make smart choices regarding distracted driving (26 min.).

Gr. 9 C1.2 (PSIP)

Gr. 10 C2.3, 3.2(PSIS)

Gr. 11 C1.2, 2.1, 3.2
(PSIP)

Gr. 12 C2.3(SUA)

I-Drive 2: Road Stories (2013)

This updated i-Drive: Road Stories helps young drivers and passengers recognize factors that contribute to unsafe driving and develop strategies to avoid them. Topics discussed include driver distraction, crash trauma, speeding, drowsy driving, impairment by alcohol and/or drugs and seatbelt use. The MTO, in partnership with OSAID, Student Life Education Company and OCCID, produced this 24 minute road safety video for youth. Secondary Schools in KFL&A received a copy of this resource in September 2014.

Gr. 9 C1.2 (PSIP), C1.3, C3.4 (SUA)

Gr. 10 C2.3, C3.2(PSIP), C1.2, C2.4(SUA)

Gr. 11 C1.2, C2.1, C3.2 (PSIP), C2.2 (SUA)

Gr. 12 C1.2, C2.3, C3.3 (SUA)

Buzz in a Bottle (2010)

This DVD and teacher manual addresses the health risks of consuming energy drinks and the dangers of mixing them with alcohol. It will also help students decipher the numerous ingredients found in energy drinks including caffeine, taurine, and others (17 min.).

Gr. 9 C3.1(HE)

Gr. 10 C1.2 (SUA),
C2.2(HE)

Gr. 11 C2.2, C3.3 (SUA),
C3.1(HE)

Gr. 12 C1.2, C2.3, C3.3(SUA)

Offers a critique of the role that contemporary popular culture plays in glamorizing excessive drinking and high-risk behaviours, and contrasts this with the often disturbing and dangerous ways that alcohol consumption affects the lives of real young men and women. Award-winning media critics Jackson Katz and Jean Kilbourne use numerous examples from the college party scene to illustrate the power and influence media images have with respect to gender and the use of alcohol, and show the difficulties students have in navigating a cultural environment saturated with these messages. Study guide included. (45 min.)

Gr. 9 C3.4(SUA)

Gr. 10 C1.2, C2.4, C3.3(SUA),

C3.2(PSIP), C2.5(HDSH)

Gr. 11 C2.2, C3.3(SUA), C1.2, C2.1(PSIP)

Gr. 12 C1.2(SUA)

Braking Point (2006)

Includes a DVD and facilitator's guide and targets and portrays 14 to 18 year olds who use and abuse alcohol and marijuana. Dramatizes real situations of alcohol and marijuana use as well as the risks and consequences of heavy use. Short "expert clips" explain issues such as drugs and the teenage brain, how pot affects the brain, etc. This resource is available in English and French. An Aboriginal version is also available from MADD Canada. Secondary schools in KFL&A received a copy of this resource in May 2007 (60 min).

Gr. 9 C1.3, C3.4(SUA), C3.2(PSIP)

Gr. 10 C1.2, C2.4, C3.3(SUA), C2.3, C3.2(PSIP)

Gr. 11 C2.2(SUA), C1.2, C2.1, C3.2(PSIP)

Gr. 12 C1.2, C2.2(SUA)

The Ripple Effect - Alcohol, Drugs & Youth (2005)

A documentary exploring the decision making dilemmas, challenges and consequences related to substance use that youth and their families face. The production uses authentic situations and testimonials. By recognizing and understanding the risks related to poor decision making, the hope is that it will decrease the potential negative consequences. A pre-showing introduction and post-showing discussion guide accompany this DVD (30 min.). Caution: emotional content. Previewing the DVD in its entirety is strongly recommended. Secondary schools in KFL&A received a copy of this resource in April 2006.

Gr. 9 C3.4(SUA)

Gr. 10 C1.2, C3.3, C3.2(PSIP)

Gr. 11 C2.2, C3.3(SUA),C1.2, C2.1, C3.2(PSIP)

Gr. 12 C1.2, C3.3(SUA)

The Top Ten Myths about Alcohol and Drugs

(2007)

Myths versus facts challenge students to recognize harmful behaviours to themselves and others and to take full responsibility for their personal health and safety. This resource includes a 40 page teacher resource book (21min.).

Gr.9 C1.3, 3.4 (SUA), C3.2(PSIP)

Gr. 10 C1.2, C2.4, C3.3(SUA), C2.3, C3.2(PSIP)

Gr. 11 C2.2, C3.3(SUA), C1.2, C2.1, C3.2(PSIP)

Gr. 12 C1.2, C2.3, C3.3(SUA)

This DVD presents the latest research about how alcohol impairs and damages the growing adolescent brain. Two neuropsychologists explain youth brain vulnerability to alcohol including implications to memory, learning and decision making activities (15min.).

Gr. 9 C1.3, C3.4 (SUA), C3.2 (PSIP)

Gr. 10 C1.2, C2.4, C3.3 (SUA), C2.3, C3.2 (PSIP)

Gr. 11 C2.2, C3.3 (SUA), C1.2, C2.1, C3.2 (PSIP)

Gr. 12 C1.2, C2.3, C3.3 (SUA)

This DVD includes case studies and interviews with health experts who show that teenage drinkers are more likely to experience health and school problems, as well as social dysfunction. FASD and legal issues regarding underage drinking are also discussed (22min.).

Gr. 9 C1.3, C3.4 (SUA), C3.2 (PSIP)

Gr. 10 C1.2, C2.4, C3.3 (SUA), C2.3, C3.2 (PSIP)

Gr. 11 C2.2, C3.3 (SUA), C1.2, C2.1, C3.2 (PSIP)

Gr. 12 C1.2, C2.3, C3.3 (SUA)

Surviving the Teenage Brain: CBC The Nature of Things (2012)

This DVD looks at the critical developmental stage of teenagers from a scientific and evolutionary point of view and challenges conventional thinking about the adolescent years, with a focus on cannabis use and its link to mental health (45 min.).