Healthy Relationships Unit 1 Quiz

The Fourth R: Healthy Relationships, Safe Choices, Connected Youth

• The Fourth R program started as a partnership between David Wolfe, Claire Crooks, Ray Hughes and Peter Jaffe to introduce healthy relationships into schools.
• The program initially focused on grade 9 students in 2001 and has expanded to include various grades, formats, and special populations.
• Today, The Fourth R is a collaborative effort amongst researchers and educators aimed at promoting healthy relationships amongst adolescents and reducing risky behaviours.
• The Fourth R includes educational programs, resources, and training for educators and professionals who work with youth.

Unit 1: Personal Safety and Injury Prevention

• Lesson 1 focuses on identifying risky situations.
• The lesson suggests creating guidelines for health class with students.
• Guidelines may include respecting others, participating in class activities, and utilizing a "no name rule" when providing examples.
• Lesson 1 aims to guide students on how to avoid or manage potentially harmful situations.
• Examples of risky situations include:
  • Water Related Activities:
    • Swimming in storms, strong undertow, or deep water
    • Paddleboarding, kayaking, skating, fishing, or walking on ice
    • Boating and water skiing
    • Snowmobiling and ATVs
  • Motor Vehicles:
    • Driving under the influence or speeding
    • Entering a car with an impaired driver, a stranger, or someone unknown
    • Not having a designated driver or alternate transportation.

Lesson 4: Analyzing Media

• The lesson involves reviewing media (advertisements) and answering questions.
• Questions include identifying the creator, the message being conveyed, and the target audience.
• The lesson encourages analyzing the message's realism, benefits, and potential disadvantages.
• Students are prompted to explore the lifestyle, perspectives, and values represented in the advertisement.
• Attention is drawn to omitted information and the meaning derived from the media.
• The lesson also asks students to identify language techniques, aesthetics, and their potential reasons for use.

Concussion Awareness

• In the fictional world of Batman, despite numerous head injuries, he exhibits no symptoms of concussions.
• This fictional portrayal raises concerns about desensitizing viewers to the impact of head trauma.
• The lesson provides answers to key questions regarding concussions.

Concussion Awareness: Key Points

• Recognize:
  • Concussions are brain injuries invisible on routine scans.
  • Symptoms include physical, cognitive, emotional, sleep-related changes, and red flags.
• Remove:
  • When someone suffers a concussion, they should receive immediate medical attention.
• Refer:
  • A concussion assessment must be conducted by a qualified professional, and the appropriate personnel should be informed.
• Return:
  • Specific stages of returning to school and sport activities are outlined.
• Reduce the Risk:
  • Students should be aware of behaviors that could lead to head injuries.
  • Measures to prevent or reduce the risk of head, brain, and spinal cord injuries should be implemented.
  • Consequences of injuries to the spinal cord or head should be considered.