CURRICULUM Alignment
BEYOND THE HURT
THE ONTARIO CURRICULUM
HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION
RESPECT EDUCATION
BEYOND THE HURT (BTH) – Bullying Prevention
HEALTHY LVING STRAND GRADE 7
BTH GRADE 7
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Describe the benefits and dangers associated with
computers and other technologies
Assess the impact of bullying or harassment, identify
ways of preventing or resolving it
LIVING SKILLS (IS) – GRADE 7
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Communicate effectively, using verbal or non-verbal
means, and interpret information accurately
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BTH assists in understanding potential dangers that are connected to the
use of the internet and other technologies including cyber bullying
BTH examines the impact of the different types of bullying and
harassment through the use of activities, videos and discussions which in
turn helps youth to understand ways to prevent and resolve it
BTH explores how various communication skills, including assertiveness,
assist youth when handling relationships in a peer or adult context
HEALTHY LIVING STRAND GRADE 8
BTH GRADE 8
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Identify and assess situations that could lead to injury
or death, how to reduce the risk and avoid dangerous
situations
Identify factors that can help individuals of all gender
identities and sexual orientations develop a positive
self-concept
Analyse the impact of violent behaviours on the
target, perpetrator and bystanders and describe the
role of support services in preventing violence
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BTH assists in understanding potential dangers related to bullying and
harassment and the use of personal prevention and avoidance strategies
BTH demonstrates how a supportive and respectful environment can
promote the development of a positive self-concept for all individuals
BTH examines the variables that influence the impact of bullying and
harassment from the perspectives of the person being targeted, the
perpetrator and the witness(es). Review of the different types of support
in preventing violence from the individual, family, community and societal
levels.
HEALTHY LIVING STRAND GRADE 9
BTH GRADE 9
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Demonstrate an understanding of the benefits and
risks of electronic communication and technologies,
and strategies to ensure safety
Describe skills and strategies to prevent or respond to
situations of bullying and harassment
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BTH assists in understanding potential dangers that are connected to the
use of the internet and other technologies including cyber bullying.
Empowers students to help themselves or others via support from schools
and community agencies
BTH examines healthy intervention/prevention responses to situations of
bullying and harassment
LIVING SKILLS (PS, IS) – GRADE 9
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Use adaptive, management, and coping skills to help
respond to various challenges
Communicate effectively, using verbal or non-verbal
means, and interpret information accurately
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BTH provides skills/strategies to help respond to bullying and harassment,
and empowers students to seek support
BTH Youth Facilitator training offers youth the opportunity to develop
enhanced communication skills and to assist youth who are struggling
with the impact of bullying or harassment
HEALTHY LIVING STRAND GRADE 10
 Analyze situations involving conflict with others and
apply appropriate conflict resolution strategies
 Explain how misconceptions about sexuality may
cause harm, and how they can be responded to fairly
BTH GRADE 10
 BTH identifies various strategies to handle the escalating conflict that can
contribute to bullying and harassment incidents and the impact of using
verbal and non-verbal responses
 BTH explores potential responses to harassing or abusive behaviour,
including when this behaviour targets LGBT youth, with reference to
Human Rights legislation
HEALTHY LIVING STRAND GRADE 11
 Describe how to use personal and interpersonal skills
to deal with personally stressful situations or help
others deal with stressful situations
BTH GRADE 11
 BTH provides skills and strategies to respond to bullying or harassing
situations. Empowers students to help themselves or others via
support from schools and community agencies
LIVING SKILLS (IS) GRADE 11
 Apply relationship and social skills to help interact
positively with others and become effective group or
team members
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BTH Youth Facilitator training empowers youth to deliver positive, team
influenced presentations to peers, younger youth and other
community members
CURRICULUM Alignment
BEYOND THE HURT
THE ONTARIO CURRICULUM
HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION
RESPECT EDUCATION
BEYOND THE HURT (BTH) – Bullying Prevention
HEALTHY LIVING STRAND GRADE 12
 Demonstrate an understanding of the effects and legal
implications of harassment and describe ways of
responding to and preventing such situations
 Describe how communication skills and knowledge of
difference sources of support can reduce vulnerability
to harassment or abuse
 Analyze the occurrence of harassment and violence
their community, describe resources and supports
that are available and actions to deal with these
problems
BTH GRADE 12
 BTH identifies the impact and legal implications of harassing or abusive
behaviour, including when this behaviour targets LGBT youth, and
explores strategies to respond to and prevent such situations
 BTH provides skills and strategies to reduce vulnerability to bullying or
harassment (in person and online) and identifies sources of support for
youth including peer, school and community
 BTH examines the specific types of violence involved in bullying and
harassment (emotional abuse, physical and sexual assault, cyberbullying)
and encourages youth to take action in their school and community to
promote healthy environments
THE ONTARIO CURRICULUM
SOCIAL SCIENCES & THE HUMANITIES
RESPECT EDUCATION
BEYOND THE HURT (BTH)
GRADE 9 or 10
BTH GRADE 9 or 10
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Demonstrate verbal and non-verbal communication
skills in a variety of situations
Analyze the impact of bullying and harassment, and
describe appropriate responses to these behaviours
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BTH Youth Facilitator training prepares youth to speak to peers, younger
students and other community members on bullying and harassment
issues
BTH examines the impact of the different types of bullying and
harassment, and explores potential responses and sources of support
GRADE 11 or 12
BTH GRADE 11or 12
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Demonstrate an understanding of various styles of
communication and strategies for resolving conflicts
Demonstrate an understanding of the skills and
strategies to help raise awareness and address
bullying and harassment
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BTH describes the basic styles of response behaviours through activities,
discussions and role-playing, and provides strategies to handle escalating
bullying or harassment incidents
BTH creates the opportunity as a trained BTH Youth Facilitator to engage
peers, younger youth and other community members in positive actions
to resolve the issues that contribute to bullying and harassment