Scholastic Choices articles from November 2002

Scholastic Choices archives from November 2002

Thank you for using Choices in your classroom!
November 1, 2002... Welcome to Choices, a magazine about personal growth through positive decision making. Statistics show that 50 percent of marriages in the U.S. end in divorce. The demise of these unions affect many teenagers. This month, our article on divorce...

MP3s and the law. (Personal Responsibility).
November 1, 2002... Over the past few years, downloading music off the Internet has become commonplace among teens and adults alike. This is because anyone with a high-speed Internet connection can access digitized music files, known as MP3s, through a variety of...

Inside stuff. (Cool Web Site).
November 1, 2002... Are you the type of person who turns on the TV and wonders exactly how the picture appears on the screen? If so, you should check out this really cool Web site: www.howstuffworks.com. It contains information that answers your TV questions and...

Hawk-eye view. (Personal Development).
November 1, 2002... If you skateboard or enjoy skateboarding culture, you know about Tony Hawk. Hawk turned pro when he was 14 and has gone on to enter 103 skateboarding competitions. He's won an amazing 73 of them. But back when he was a teenager, Hawk wasn't...

Not average jello. (Substance Abuse).
November 1, 2002... Have you heard of a snack-size cup of flavored gelatin product called Zippers? The Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA) has and wants you to stay away from them. Zippers, marketed as the first commercial version of Jell-O...

Got beef? (Nutrition).
November 1, 2002... Last summer, ConAgra recalled 19 million pounds of ground beef from its plant in Greeley, Colorado. The meat had been infected by E. coli, a bacteria that can cause dehydration, bloody diarrhea, and kidney damage, and at least 20 people in...

Dealing with divorce: nearly half of all marriages end in divorce. If your parents' union is one of them, here's how to cope with the breakup. (Family).
November 1, 2002... If it's Tuesday, it must be Dad's house... or is it Mom's? For almost as long as she can remember, Candice Jackson, 15, has led a double life. Splitting time between her parents' homes in neighboring towns, Candy has two houses, two sets of...

Juvenile arthritis a painful mystery: arthritis is not just your grandfathers disease. It attacks the joints of thousands of teenagers too. Here's the story of one young persons's battle with debilitating juvenile arthritis. (Health).
November 1, 2002... Weeks before her 15th birthday, Wendy Pedersen was shocked to find that she couldn't straighten her elbow. She headed to her doctor, who thought the joint was broken, until an X-ray ruled out that possibility. The next step was a blood test,...

The Chinese food connection: it's quick and usually just a phone call away. But is chinese food good for you? Find out how to make one of your most exotic meals more healthful. (Nutrition).
November 1, 2002... In the mood for Chinese takeout? It's quick, tasty, and if you go to the right place, the food is cheap. But beware! Some Chinese food isn't exactly healthful. Look at the plates on this page. In the spaces next to each, write down what you...

Resume writing: A great resume will help you get a part-time job and launch a career too!. (Careers).
November 1, 2002... What is a resume and why should teens core? A resume is a written summary of a person's education, accomplishments, and job experience. Many jobs--even the part-time ones that teens get--require applicants to submit a resume. Even if...

Boosted. (Personal Responsibility).
November 1, 2002... MELANIE'S FRIENDS LOVE TO SHOP--WITHOUT PAYING FOR ANYTHING SHOULD SHE KEEP QUIET, STEAL WITH THEM, OR TURN THEM IN FOR BREAKING THE LAW? Characters: Narrator 1 Narrator 2 Melanie: a student Denise: Melanie's friend ...

Scrumptious holiday: desert; impress your relatives by whipping up a delicious pumpkin mousse for thanksgiving. (Living).
November 1, 2002... 1. Pour 3/4 cup of water into the small saucepan. Put the pan on the stove. Sprinkle the gelatin over the water and bring the water to a boil over low heat. Stir the water with the wooden spoon until the gelatin dissolves. Put an ice cube into...

Blowing it out! Here's how to extinguish the fumes of flatulence and belching from your body. (Your Body & Mind).
November 1, 2002... YOU'RE ABOUT TO GIVE A SPEECH in front of your world history class. You open your mouth to speak and suddenly... urrp! A loud belch escapes from your lips. How embarrassing! What causes this mysterious thing called gas? Here are the details...

Help! My dad is a perfectionist: Marlene Tedeschi answers your tough questions. (The Advice Corner).
November 1, 2002... Anything I do, no matter how well I do it, is not good enough for my father. If I get a 90 on a test, he says, "Why didn't you do better?" When I play football, he always cheers me on, but he also always lectures me about things that I did...

These tips will help you fight off germs this winter. (10 Tips).
November 1, 2002... Preventing Cold & the Flu 1. Wash Your Hands. Germs travel from person to person through touch. So wash your hands throughout the day. Make sure you lather with soap for at least 15 seconds. 2. Don't Smoke. Smoking weakens...

Sticky situation: advice from choices readers.
November 1, 2002... Advice From Choices Readers the problem: Dear CHOICES, My best friend is a boy and he's always trying to touch me. Even though he knows I don't like it, he keeps trying. I don't know what to do. Can you help? --Bothered ...

Drugs and the body-it isn't pretty. (Heads up Real News About Drugs and Your Body).
November 1, 2002... Dear Teacher, This poster is a graphic tour of a body affected by various drugs of abuse. When your students observe the gross zits, tar-covered lungs, and yellow teeth, we imagine they'll agree that drug use "isn't pretty," as our title...

Heads up real news about drugs and your body.(illicit drugs permanently mess with brain chemistry)
November 1, 2002... Drugs and the body-it isn't pretty. Nicotine. Heroin. Cocaine. Marijuana. Inhalants. Methamphetamine. Steroids. They are cause damage. Check out this diagram to find out how each part of the body is affected by drugs of abuse. ...

How common drugs of abuse harm. (Heads up Real News About Drugs and Your Body).
November 1, 2002... How Common Drugs of Abuse Harm This chart details the effects and risks associated with the more common drugs of abuse. Study the chart to answer the questions in the Pop Quiz below. Drug Effects of the Body ...

Tragic data: understanding stats. (Heads up Real News About Drugs and Your Body).
November 1, 2002... Tragic Data: Understanding Stats The most recent survey of drug-related deaths in U.S. metropolitan areas shows that drugs spare no one. They claimed the lives of both men and women in nearly every age group. Study the data table below...

Q & A.
November 1, 2002... part one Why?... How?... Left with questions after looking at our poster? Check out Part One of our Q & A on the brain, heart, lungs, and liver below. Then, check out Part Two on p. 6. BRAIN Q: Why does it matter if the brain...

Cross drugs off. (Heads up Real News About Drugs and Your Body).
November 1, 2002... Comb the information on the poster. Then, use your brainpower to complete this crossword puzzle. Need some help? Check out our glossary. CLUES 1 When drugs become an uncontrollable habit, the problem is called _________. 2 The...

Activity gone bust. (Heads up Real News About Drugs and Your Body).
November 1, 2002... Just how important is it to keep your brain healthy? See for yourself. Abusing marijuana can make everyday tasks difficult. THC, the most powerful chemical in marijuana, interferes with normal functioning of the brain. Here are three ways...