Ontario K–8 curriculum · Glossary

sexuality

Definition

Sexuality refers to all the different ways we experience and express ourselves as sexual beings, including our bodies, feelings, attractions, and how we relate to others. It's shaped by many things like our biology, thoughts, feelings, and the world around us.

sexuality is a term used in Ontario’s Kindergarten to Grade 8 curriculum.

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