Scholastic Choices articles from November 2005

Scholastic Choices archives from November 2005

Thank you for using Choices in your classroom!(Editorial)
November 1, 2005... WELCOME TO THE NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2005 ISSUE OF CHOICES a magazine that's about family and consumer science, health, and life skills. Our cover story is about helping teens cope when their parents divorce. We profile a 13-year-old girl whose...

Inhalants: a looming threat for all teens.(HEADS UP REAL NEWS ABOUT DRUGS AND YOUR BODY)
November 1, 2005... --A message from Dr. Nora D. Volkow, Director of NIDA Dear Teacher: I have an important warning to share with you. Some of the most dangerous substances abused by your students may be found in the home--and even in schools. As a group,...

Family first.(Family)(Malcolm David Kelly and his sister were adopted)
November 1, 2005... ON THE ABC-TV SHOW LOST, actor Malcolm David Kelly plays the role of Walt, a kid who gets stranded on a remote island with his dad and others after their plane crashes. For Walt, staying close to his dad is, understandably, his primary goal as...

Going global.(Web site)
November 1, 2005... TEEN WORLD NEWS (www.teenworldnews.com) is an online newspaper for teenagers. On the site, young people from all over the world share their views about issues and events. Topics include current events in the world, opinions on hot-button moral...

100 Things Guys Need To Know.(Brief Article)(Children's Review)(Book Review)
November 1, 2005... GROWING UP AS A GUY ISN'T EASY. 100 Things Guys Need to Know, by Bill Zimmerman (Free Spirit, 2005), addresses concerns young men may have as they learn to become adults. Issues covered in the book include romance, friendships, anger...

Happy dreams.(Mental Health)
November 1, 2005... What is the "American Dream" exactly? Fame? Success? Power? Is it all about having money? Not according to a recent survey done by the Job Shadow Coalition and Harris Interactive of 13- to 18-year-olds in the United States. As it turns out,...

Divorce pains: what does a 13-year-old girl have in common with two NBA stars? All three have survived a breakup between their respective parents.(family)(Cover Story)
November 1, 2005... Tracy McGrady and Dwyane Wade are star players in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Both score more than 20 points per game for their respective teams and have led those squads to playoff appearances. But life wasn't always so blissful...

Should you work? Being a teenager is a lot of work by itself. If you are thinking of working part-time, take our quiz to see if you're ready.(personal responsibility)
November 1, 2005... 1 Why do you want to work? a I can do my homework on the bus. I'm not really interested in joining the debate team. I have some spare time--why not use it to get a job and earn money. b Clothes aren't getting any cheaper, and I have...

Out of the blue: as a teen, Britney Brazell seemed to have the perfect life. But the depression building within her overwhelmed her.(health)
November 1, 2005... Picture the most popular girl in your school--the pretty cheerleader with a flock of friends, all the right clothes, and a date for every big social event. Just a few years ago, in a small town near Dallas, Texas, that girl was Britney Brazell....

French fry facts: they're crunchy, salty, and delicious, but are they good for Your body? Test your knowledge about french fried potatoes.(nutrition)
November 1, 2005... Golden, greasy, and oh-so good, french fries are a guilty staple of the American diet. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the typical American consumes more than 50 pounds of frozen potato products--almost all of which are...

Sickly seconds: breathing in the smoke from someone else's cigarette can cause serious health problems. Find out how to protect yourself.(substance abuse)
November 1, 2005... Lamont Brown, 16, doesn't smoke cigarettes, and he feels good about it. "I play varsity football, so I'm happy I never got addicted to nicotine like some of my friends did," the teenager from Brooklyn in New York City tells Choices. "It would...

Poison vapors: the truth about inhalants: inhalants can cause harm to the whole body, including long-lasting damage to the brain, physical disabilities, and even death.(HEADS UP REAL NEWS ABOUT DRUGS AND YOUR BODY)
November 1, 2005... WHAT IS AN INHALANT? Inhalants are toxic--that is, poisonous--chemical vapors that can be misused to produce mind-altering effects, often with disastrous results. These harmful vapors can be found in a variety of common household and...

Great granola: our teen chefs do-it-yourself granola bars taste better than anything bought in a box.(recipe 101)
November 1, 2005... Ingredients 1 cup of quick oats 1/2 cup of low-fat granola 3 cups of assorted dried fruits 1 cup of puffed rice or crispy rice cereal 3/4 cup of dried milk 3/4 cup of honey 112 cup of almond butter A dash of vanilla extract...

Tired-out teenager: Dr. Marjorie Seidenfeld answers your health questions.(your body & mind)
November 1, 2005... After having these weird symptoms of being cold all the time, feeling tired, and gaining weight, I had my blood tested at my doctor's office to check for a thyroid problem. Can you explain what this is and should I be worried? --Jonah in...

Dollars & sense: wonder why your favorite products cost as much as they do? Believe it or not, the reasons are more than making a buck off of you.(your money)
November 1, 2005... A music CD may cost you $17 to buy at a store, but did you know that it costs the record label (the company that makes the CD) only about $1.50 to manufacture the product? It's true. Now that you know this, you're probably wondering why you...

Rescue hero: when the people in her town are in trouble, this teen is there to save them.(your future)(Candi Nickoli is member of Dragon Slayers, a team of six high school students who provide the only round-the-clock emergency medical care to 3,000 people living in a remote area of Alaska)
November 1, 2005... PUTTING OUT RAGING FIRES, rescuing people trapped in snow, and resuscitating someone suffering from a heart attack all sound like responsibilities for the most fearless and experienced firefighter. But these heroic tasks are all in a day's...

Crochet classic: this holiday season, learn to crochet. Choices helps you get started with something simple and practical: a cell phone cover.(your life)
November 1, 2005... what you need * 1 skein of medium-grade yarn (a skein is a package of yarn) * a size 6 millimeter/ J-10 crochet hook * star-shaped buttons or decorations of your choice * white craft glue or sewing, thread and needle * 1...

Alcohol abuse: advice from choice readers.(sticky situation)
November 1, 2005... the problem MY DAD AND UNCLE EACH HAVE A DRINKING PROBLEM, AND IT'S DRIVING MY SISTER AND ME CRAZY. THEY ARE DRUNK JUST ABOUT EVERY NIGHT. WHAT SHOULD I DO? --GOING CRAZY DEAR GOING CRAZY, Your dad and uncle have an...

Heads up: inhalants--a quiz.
November 1, 2005... Test your knowledge of inhalants. Choose the correct answer to each question. 1. Most inhalants are actually intended to be a. prescription drugs. b. household and office products. c. painkillers. d. cold medicine. ...

Damage from smoking.(CHOICES CHALLENGE/ACTIVITY)
November 1, 2005... DIRECTIONS: Read "Sickly Seconds" on pages 21-23 of this issue of Choices, and then answer these questions to see how much you remember, and how well you understood the vocabulary. Answers are on page T4. 1. It is a scientifically proven...