Scholastic Choices articles from April 2002

Scholastic Choices archives from April 2002

Job shadowing. (Careers).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Ever think about what you'd want to do for a living when you're an adult? There's something you can do to start making your dreams a reality. It's called job shadowing. That's when kids go to various places of work and follow adults around to...

Cyber health. (Cool Web Links).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Teens are using the Internet for more than just chatting with friends, checking sports scores, and playing games. Thirty-nine percent of young people use the Net to get health information. Here are two good sites to check out. Just remember,...

Opinion.(teenagers and parents)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Choices asked teenagers the following question: How well do you think your parents understand the problems and situations you face as a teenager? Here are three responses: My parents understand the problems I face pretty well. They usually...

Sleep deeply. (Health).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Getting enough sleep is a problem for many teens. Now it turns out that the age-old method of counting sheep to help you nod off may not be so effective. In a recent Oxford University study involving 50 insomniacs, those who counted sheep took...

Wheel trouble. (Personal Responsibility).(car accidents involving teenage girls increasing)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
April 1, 2002... The number of teenage girls getting into car accidents is on the rise. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety reports that 17.5 percent of 16-year-old female drivers in the United States were in car accidents in 2000. That's an increase of...

TV's Big Lie: They're some of your favorite television stars, but these actresses' bodies are sending teens the wrong message about how young women are supposed to look. (Health/Personal Development).
April 1, 2002... Ariel Jastromb was only a sixth-grader when she got her first subscription to Vogue magazine. A fashion lover, Ariel pored over the magazine's glossy pages and imagined how she'd look in the skimpy clothes that the models wore. Ariel tuned into...

The skinny on fat: Beware of a juicy burger or greasy slice of pizza. The fat lurking in those foods is bad news for your body. (Nutrition).
April 1, 2002... A juicy cheeseburger that dwarfs the buns holding it together. A bowl of thick French fries that are slick to your touch. A slice of pizza smothered in cheese. What do these foods have in common -- besides being three things teenagers love to...

Left is right: If being left-handed makes you feel left out, read on to find out why the myths about being a lefty are false. (Personal Development).
April 1, 2002... You've just finished writing a long essay answer on a test. You lift your pen in triumph only to see a large blue ink stain on your left hand. Sound familiar? It does if you're left-handed because lefties always have to drag their hands across...

What's wrong with this kitchen? (Food Safety).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Welcome to the Gross family's kitchen. The Grosses -- 15-yearold Peter, his mother Patsy, and baby brother Percy -- are preparing a feast for a family get-together. Their kitchen, however, is a Club Med for bacteria and other microorganisms...

Troubling talk: Here's how to protect yourself from possible danger out there in cyberspace. (Personal Safety/Health).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... You're "talking" online in one of your favorite chat rooms, All the usual log-on names are there, but suddenly a new one, "SammyX," starts asking you questions. At first, things seem normal. SammyX says he's 15 and makes a comment about a band...

Accepting differences: How well do you understand the core strength of tolerance? (Tolerance).
April 1, 2002... Tolerance is the capacity to accept and understand people who are different from you. As you become tolerant of others, you will be better able to learn from and work with a wide variety of people. This is a crucial strength of mature people,...

10 Tips: Fun ways to get your sweat on!
April 1, 2002... DON'T PLAY AN ORGANIZED SPORT? NOT A FAN OF GYM CLASS? THESE TIPS WILL GET YOUR BODY MOVING AND PUT A SMILE ON YOUR FACE. 1. Play Tag. Running around a track is boring. So turn it into a game by playing tag or capturing the flag with...

Sticky situation: Advice from choices readers.
April 1, 2002... the problem: Dear CHOICES, My friend tells me everything. He trusts me to keep things secret. But he told me one thing that I feel I should tell his parents. I don't want to lose him as a friend. What should I do? --Secret Holder...

How's your self-image? (Quiz Corner).
April 1, 2002... DO YOU THINK HIGHLY OF YOURSELF OR DO YOU LOOK FOR EXCUSES TO BEAT YOURSELF UP? 1. Mirror, mirror on the wall ..when you look at yourself, you say, a. "I am one gorgeous hottie." b. "Ugh." You hate virtually everything about your...

Talking to your parents about sex. (Sexuality Supplement).
April 1, 2002... As a teen, you probably have questions about sex. Ever consider talking to your parents about it? Before you either faint, run out of the room, or break out into uncontrollable laughter at the thought of discussing the subject of sex with your...

Fat word. (Choices Challenge).
April 1, 2002... ANSWERS 1. Fat is a _____ that your body needs to survive. 2. _____ fats come from foods from animals, and palm and coconut oil. 3. No more than 30 percent of your daily _____ should come from fat. 4. _____ 3 fat can help...