The Oasis - Learning How to Offer Help

Students identify the causes of youth homelessness and gain the skills to be able to pick up on the early warning signs that a friend may display if they are at risk of becoming homeless. They engage in a sticky-note brainstorm to identify the factors that can influence healthy decision-making and healthy behaviours. They then watch Part 9 of THE OASIS and identify aspects of the social and physical environment that influence the characters, as well as risk and protective factors. Students then use the Reach Out website to research options for supporting an at-risk friend and suggest ways to identify and respond to negative influences on their friend’s health and well being, with the aim of encouraging safer and healthier choices.

Key ideas to explore:

• The factors that can influence healthy decision-making and behaviours.
• Warning signs associated with youth homelessness.
• The decision-making and problem-solving skills required when taking action to enhance their own and others’ health, safety and well being.