Scholastic Choices articles from April 2005

Scholastic Choices archives from April 2005

Aaron eats right.(Nutrition)
April 1, 2005... AS A SINGER AND dancer, Aaron Carter, 16, needs a healthy diet to have enough energy to get through a performance. "I eat an hour before doing something physical to make sure I have energy," Aaron tells Choices. Your singing may be limited...

Getting into a mix.(Personal Responsibility)(tolerance)
April 1, 2005... MIX IT UP, RUN BY THE creators of Tolerance.org, is a program for teens who want to make a difference by bringing students together in their respective schools. One example is National Mix It Up at Lunch Day. At this event, students sit with...

Scary STD.(Health)(herpes)
April 1, 2005... GIRLS AS YOUNG AS 12 ARE COMMONLY INFECTED with the sexually transmitted disease herpes, according to a recent study in Texas. Researchers at the University of Texas followed 174 girls between the ages of 12 and 15. Seven percent of the girls...

Potent pot.(Substance Abuse)(marijuana)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... NEW RESEARCH shows that young people who smoke marijuana have a higher risk of developing psychosis. Psychotic patients can't think clearly, communicate effectively, and cope with emotions. Symptoms include having hallucinations and being...

Birth order matters.(Family)(personality)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... WHEN YOU WERE BORN IN your family can help determine your personality, say researchers at the Child Development Institute in Orange, California. Children with no brothers or sisters love being the center of attention and are often...

Reaching out: when the tsunami struck the other side of the world, two sisters immediately went to work to help those in need.(personal responsibility)
April 1, 2005... JULIA AND CAROLINE GRUESKIN WERE ON A FAMILY VACATION IN CALIFORNIA, WHEN their mother called them over to watch horrifying images on a TV screen: massive waves crashing over walls, people desperately holding on to palm trees as ocean water...

Attack of the killer mold: when this family moved to Florida, they had life on the beach on their minds, what awaited them, though, was anything but fun in the sun.(health)
April 1, 2005... Mold is a tough but easy-to-please critter. All it asks for, really, is water--it loves damp, moist environments. Mold can grow anywhere from air-conditioning vents to shower curtains to windowsills. So long Massachusetts. Hello Sunshine...

Poor in a land of plenty: meet three teens who are vowing not to let poverty hold them back.(family)
April 1, 2005... Massawa Stevens, 18, grew up in the Bronx, New York. "I have eaten mayonnaise sandwiches and sugar water because my mother wasn't getting more food stamps until the next month," she says. Charisse Davis, 15, who lives in Pinson, Alabama,...

Gasping for oxygen: kids are putting their lives at risk by huffing toxic chemicals. A teen shares her tale of how these poisons put her on a desperate path.(substance abuse)
April 1, 2005... "Eighth grade was the first time I used inhalants--I was at school. I was 13, maybe 14 years old. I sniffed rubber cement, markers, and gasoline [at home]. I didn't think it was dangerous at all. I thought it was not nearly as bad as using...

Pesticide probe: pesticides keep a lot of the food you eat from spoiling, but these chemicals make some people nervous. Here's what you need to know.(nutrition)
April 1, 2005... Go into the fruit and vegetable aisle of any supermarket. See all the shiny apples, pears, tomatoes, and peppers? Shiny means clean, right? And clean means there's nothing on the food, right? Not really. Unless those fruits and vegetables...

Barbecue bonanza! Our teen chef's savory sauce is perfect for the grill--and goes great with a delicious summer salad.(recipe 101)
April 1, 2005... sauce ingredients 1 cup of cola 1 cup of ketchup 1/4 cup of Worcestershire sauce 2 tablespoons of A-1 steak sauce 2 teaspoons of garlic powder potato-salad ingredients 6 medium potatoes 1...

History lesson: Dr. Marjorie Seidenfeld answers your health questions.(your body & mind)(heart attacks)
April 1, 2005... My grandmother died of a heart attack. I've read that this can mean' that i might have one too. This has been making me really anxious. Do you have any advice? --Ryan in Kalamazoo, Michigan It is true that many diseases run in...

Smart talk: do you use your cell phone responsibly? These tips can keep you from closing connection.(your life)
April 1, 2005... Cell phones help teenagers in emergencies and when they need to keep track of their friends. They also help parents find their kids. But cell phones aren't free; they need to be used responsibly. Kent German, associate editor at CNET.com,...

Write stuff: how one man turned his love of storytelling into a career as a television sitcom writer.(your future)(Ed Evans)
April 1, 2005... Growing up, Ed Evans never imagined that someday he'd be writing scripts for the Disney Channel's top-rated television show, That's So Raven. 'I always liked to make up stories as a kid," Ed, 35, tells Choices. "But I never thought I'd become...

Project Earth: don't think you can make a difference? Check out these simple ways to protect the environment.(10 tips)(energy management)
April 1, 2005... 1 Flick a Switch There's no need to leave a light on in a room i it's not being used for anything. Save energy by turning off that light. 2 Walk or Bike Traveling a short distance? Walk to your destination. If it's too far to...

Mean girl: advice from Choices readers.(sticky situation)
April 1, 2005... the problem I'M HAVING TROUBLE WITH ONE OF MY GOOD FRIENDS. SHE'S BEEN REALLY MEAN AND RUDE. ALL MY OTHER FRIENDS, AND EVEN MY MOTHER, DISLIKE HER. I DON'T WANT TO DITCH HER, BUT SHE HAS REALLY GOTTEN ON MY NERVES. WHAT SHOULD I DO? ...

Thank you for using Choices in your classroom!(Editorial)
April 1, 2005... WELCOME TO THE APRIL/MAY 2005 ISSUE OF CHOICES, a magazine that covers family and consumer science, health, and life skills. This is our final issue for the 2004-05 school year. We thank you for subscribing to Choices and using the magazine...

Scholastic's tsunami relief effort.(Editorial)
April 1, 2005... Dear Teacher, Many of you have been asking about how Scholastic is contributing to the tsunami relief effort. Given Scholastic's commitment to eduction and dedication to promoting literacy among young people, the company is focusing on...