Girl's Power to Choose

Publisher:

Prevention Awareness For Life
Revised in 2004

Availability:

$25.00 plus shipping
Cost for training facilitators
English
www.palkingston.com

Format:

Program manual

Audience:

Grades 5-12

Preparation time:

10-15 minutes

Resources required:

Provided online are complementary Power-Point presentations for specific subjects and interactive activities for adolescents – free of charge

Approach:

Curriculum program and/or small group facilitation

An eight-week in-school course specifically for girls in Grades 5-12. It is designed to develop confidence, competency and encourage independence. Topics are chosen according to the needs of the girls. They include self-esteem, stress, healthy eating, social skills and the risks and consequences of drug use.

Application/relevance to curriculum:

Health and Physical Education, Careers, Science, Social Sciences, Guidance Initiative. Approved by Ministry of Education.

Comments:

Contains up-to-date information. Could be a community led initiative.