Term 1: The 5-Dimension Human Engine & Brain Lab

Class 01 • 5 Dimensions of Health

5 Dimensions & Personal Energy Telemetry

Kinesthetic 4-Corners movement, exploring how sleep and stress impact mood and focus, and introducing the Room 8 Anonymous Question Box.

🧠 Testable Study Anchors:
  • 5 Interconnected Dimensions of Health
  • Physical Deficits $\rightarrow$ Emotional Domino Effects
  • Anonymous Question Box Standard
Class 02 • Neurobiology

Brain Mechanics: Prefrontal Cortex vs. Amygdala

Investigating why the adolescent brain seeks thrills and risks. Examining the logic center (PFC) vs. the emotional reward engine (Amygdala).

🧠 Testable Study Anchors:
  • Prefrontal Cortex Maturation (~Age 25)
  • Amygdala / Limbic System Responsiveness
  • Neuroplasticity & Habit Reinforcement
Class 03 • Substance Science

Substance Pharmacology & Nicotine Vaping

Un-preachy, factual breakdown of e-cigarette chemical aerosols (heavy metals vs. water vapor), nicotine dopamine traps, and refusal scripts.

🧠 Testable Study Anchors:
  • Chemical Aerosol vs. Water Vapor Myth
  • Dopamine & Acetylcholine Addiction Loops
  • Adolescent Synaptic Sensitivity
Class 04 • Assessment

The Personal Performance Blueprint & Quiz 1

Synthesize your athletic, creative, and mental reset tools into a 1-page personal health protocol. Complete Summative Quiz 1 (Classes 1–3).

🧠 Testable Study Anchors:
  • Personal Performance Protocol
  • Summative Quiz 1 (5% Term 1 Weight)
Classes 05–08 • Mental Health & Substances

Mental Health Literacy & Alcohol Safety

Normal situational stress vs. clinical anxiety disorders, the M.U.S.T. alcohol poisoning emergency protocol, and Nova Scotia support resources.

🧠 Testable Study Anchors:
  • Everyday Stress vs. Clinical Disorders
  • M.U.S.T. Emergency Response Protocol
  • Good Samaritan Overdose Act in Canada
Classes 09–12 • Reproductive Health

Puberty, Body Neutrality & Consent

Hormonal changes, body neutrality, boundary communication, and navigating peer and digital pressures.

🧠 Testable Study Anchors:
  • Endocrine System & Hormonal Balance
  • Setting Digital & Physical Boundaries
  • FRIES Operational Consent Model

Digital Student Tools

Interactive Form

HL8 Prior-Learning & Intake Diagnostic

Complete your confidential baseline profile and curriculum audit using your official 3-letter PIN.

Interactive Portfolio

Places of Significance StoryMap Studio

Build your 5-place digital StoryMap with live interactive map pins, personal reflections, and soundtrack.