Scholastic Choices articles from November 2006

Scholastic Choices archives from November 2006

Be an energy star.(reducing the effect of global warming)(Brief article)
November 1, 2006... We're sure you've heard about global warming and the serious threat it poses to the Earth. But did you know you can actually do something to help reduce its effect on the environment?. Here are three ways that you can start saving the...

Join SADD.(Students Against Destructive Decisions Inc.)(Brief article)
November 1, 2006... WANT TO HAVE A HUGE IMPACT ON THE lives of your peers? Visit www.sadd.org, the Web site for Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD). SADD is a youth organization that was originally established to stop young people from drinking and...

Beyond the glitz.(All Made Up: A Girl's Guide to Seeing Through Celebrity Hype and Celebrating Real Beauty)(Brief article)(Book review)
November 1, 2006... Ever wonder why pop stars, models, and celebrities attract more attention than, say, doctors, teachers, and engineers? So do we. In All Made Up: A Girl's Guide to Seeing Through the Celebrity Hype and Celebrating Real Beauty (Walker &...

Tanning trouble.(excessive tanning becomes addiction)(Brief article)
November 1, 2006... DID YOU KNOW THAT A PERSON COULD GET PHYSICALLY ADDICTED TO TANNING? Doctors at the Wake Forest University School of Medicine report that ultraviolet rays from the sun and from tanning machines create an endorphin rush in the body that's...

Gio's journal: writing about his feelings has helped this teen cope with the breakup of his parents' marriage.(Cover story)
November 1, 2006... Thirteen-year-old Gio Fequiere has always wanted to be a writer. He has stories to tell. Gio loves to read fantasy novels, especially about superheroes or strange creatures. "I want to be a story writer for comic books and magazines," he tells...

Out of control: gossiping about others turns words into vicious weapons that can cause irreparable damage.(personal responsibility)
November 1, 2006... Kelsie Abel was standing in a hallway at school one day when a classmate handed her a folded piece of paper. It was from Anne *, a girl Kelsie had been friends with since elementary school. "Anne wrote that I was fake. and accused me and...

Huh? What did you say? Listen up: pumping up the volume on the music you love can lead to permanent hearing loss.(loud music or noise can cause hearing loss)
November 1, 2006... The crowd roars when the band Alkaline Trio takes the stage. From the back of the club, the lead singer is barely visible in the hazy blue light. The low rumbling of the bass guitar makes the floor shake, vibrating the bones of each member of...

Quitting time: attention, smokers: our eight-step plan will help you extinguish the habit for good.
November 1, 2006... Mention cigarette smoking to teens and they'll roll their eyes and make comments like this: "We know, smoking is bad for you, it causes cancer, it turns your teeth yellow, blah, blah, blah. Tell us something we don't know for a change." ...

Holiday feast: the holiday season is a great time to eat. But don't overdo it.
November 1, 2006... It can be hard to turn down food during the holidays. With all the family get-togethers and occasions to celebrate, there's always a reason to indulge in a delicious meal and an even tastier dessert afterward. The temptation to eat until you...

Apple muffins: our teen chef's streusel-topped goodies make the perfect holiday gift for friends and family.(Recipe)(Brief article)
November 1, 2006... Apple Muffins ingredients 2 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour 3/4 cup of light brown sugar (make sure to pack it into the measuring cup tightly) 1/2 cup (1 stick) of butter, cut into chunks 1 cup of applesauce...

Hiccup Havoc: everyone gets hiccups, but what causes them? Read on to find out.
November 1, 2006... Between snoring, burping, and sneezing, the human body makes a lot of funny noises. The strangest of these sounds, however, may just be the one that we have the least control over--hiccups. What exactly are the hiccups? "They are the result...

Shop & save: buying gifts for the holidays? Here's how to save money while still getting the best presents.
November 1, 2006... 1 Compare before you buy. Looking for the new Rascal Flatts CD for a friend? It's easy to walk into the first music store you see, find the album, and buy it. But if you want to save money, the smart thing to do is to compare the CD's price in...

Words to work by: are these teen employees treating their customers appropriately?
November 1, 2006... If you have a part-time job, you're probably going to have to deal with customers. Being able to communicate effectively with other people is an important skill to learn. Here are three rules for helping customers. If you don't know, ask....

So Long, stains: here are some quick and simple ways to remove stains from your clothes.
November 1, 2006... Whether it's from ketchup dripping from a burger or ink leaking from a pen, stains can ruin your clothes. But by following Choices" tips, you can remove common stains pretty easily. Here are some general stain-removing rules: Treat stains...

The deadly effects of tobacco addiction.
November 1, 2006... Addiction: A chronic disease characterized by compulsive drug seeking and abuse and by long-lasting chemical and molecular changes in the brain. Tobacco is one of the most heavily used addictive products in the United States, according...

Reluctant referee: advice from choices readers.
November 1, 2006... the problem MY MOM AND DAD ARE DIVORCED. THEY WANT ME TO CHOOSE WHICH PARENT TO LIVE WITH, BUT I CAN'T. THEY DON'T LISTEN WHEN I TELL THEM NOT TO TALK ABOUT EACH OTHER IN FRONT OF ME. I WANT THEM TO GET ALONG. THEY DON'T HAVE TO LIKE EACH...

Thank you for using choices in your classroom!
November 1, 2006... WELCOME TO THE NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2006 ISSUE OF CHOICES, a magazine that covers family and consumer science, health, and life skills. Our cover story is about how 13-year-old Gio Fequiere uses journal writing as a mechanism to help him cope...

Tobacco addiction and secondhand smoke.
November 1, 2006... TEACHER EDITION --A message from Dr. Nora Volkow, Director of NIDA Dear Teacher: This month's Heads Up article from tile National Institute on Drug Abuse and Scholastic provides your students with science-based Facts about tobacco...

What do you know about tobacco addiction and secondhand smoke?
November 1, 2006... Answer the questions below to find out what you know about tobacco addiction and secondhand smoke. For multiple-choice questions, there may be more than one correct answer. 1. The addictive ingredient in tobacco is a. nicotine. b....