Scholastic Choices articles from October 2006

Scholastic Choices archives from October 2006

Lend a hand.(www.volunteermatch.org)(Brief article)
October 1, 2006... VOLUNTEERING IS A GREAT WAY TO SPEND YOUR FREE TIME. You help those in need while opening up a world of new friends and opportunities. To find volunteer opportunities near you, go to www.volunteermatch.org, the Web site for VolunteerMatch....

Can you see me now?(global positioning system now in cell phones)(Brief article)
October 1, 2006... ATTENTION, TEENS: Do you know that Global Positioning System (GPS) technology, which was originally intended to help 911 operators locate people in cases of emergency, is now available in cell phones? This means that parents of teens who have...

Dynamic dad.(fathers take centre stage in child's life)(Brief article)
October 1, 2006... IN THE JANUARY 2006 ISSUE OF CHOICES, we asked readers to tell us about a hero in their lives. After receiving your letters, it's clear that one person stands out as your personal Superman: Dad. An overwhelming majority of you chose your father...

Vegan sweets.(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
October 1, 2006... WITH A NUTRITIONAL REGIMEN FREE OF ANIMAL FOOD AND dairy products, it is hard to imagine that vegans indulge in... well, anything. The truth is that there are many food alternatives that will satisfy a sweet tooth--and vegan dietary...

Drug-free and proud: meet two teens who are sticking to their decisions not to do drug.(Cover story)
October 1, 2006... SUMMARY: THIS ARTICLE FEATURES INTERVIEWS WITH TWO TEENAGE GIRLS WHO HAVE CHOSEN TO STAY DRUG- AND ALCOHOL-FREE. THEY TALK ABOUT THE FACTORS THAT LED TO THEIR DECISIONS, AND THE RISKS THAT DRUG USE POSES FOR TEENS. DISCUSSION QUESTIONS ...

Decoding dyslexia *: dyslexia sabotages the reading skills of millions of people, find out how one young woman refuses to let this learning disability stop her.
October 1, 2006... SUMMARY: FIFTEEN PERCENT OF AMERICANS STRUGGLE WITH THE READING DISABILITY KNOWN AS DYSLEXIA. THIS ARTICLE DESCRIBES THE CONDITION AND PROFILES A YOUNG WOMAN WHO HAS WORKED HARD TO OVERCOME IT. DISCUSSION QUESTIONS * In what ways did...

Project protein: protein in the food you eat helps power your body. Find out how to balance your diet properly so that you get the protein you need to be healthy.
October 1, 2006... Project Protein SUMMARY: THIS ARTICLE EXPLAINS THE IMPORTANCE OF DIETARY PROTEIN. IT INCLUDES A CHART SHOWING THE PROTEIN CONTENT OF A VARIETY OF FOODS AND AN EXERCISE WHICH ALLOWS STUDENTS TO CREATE HEALTHY MENUS WITH APPROPRIATE AMOUNTS...

High stakes: gambling with money may not seem like a big deal, but the risks of becoming addicted are too dangerous to ignore.
October 1, 2006... SUMMARY: GAMBLING IS A GROWING PROBLEM AMONG TEENS. THIS ARTICLE, BASED ON INTERVIEWS WITH TEENS AND EXPERTS, EXPLORES THE SCOPE OF THE PROBLEM AND EXPLAINS HOW GAMBLING CAN QUICKLY BECOME AN ADDICTION. DISCUSSION QUESTIONS * What does...

A present in the past: inspired by his grandfather who learned to fly planes more than 50 years ago, Collin Brown is soaring to new heights.
October 1, 2006... SUMMARY: THIS ARTICLE, ABOUT WHAT TEENS CAN LEARN FROM GRANDPARENTS AND OTHER OLDER RELATIVES, PROFILES A TEEN WHOSE GRANDFATHER TAUGHT HIM HOW TO FLY. STUDENTS ARE ALSO ASKED TO SEND IN ESSAYS ABOUT OLDER ROLE MODELS. DISCUSSION QUESTIONS...

Pumpkin pancakes: our teen chef's hotcakes will have everyone rushing to the breakfast table.(Recipe)(Brief article)
October 1, 2006... Ingredients 2 cups of all-purpose flour 4 teaspoons of baking powder 3/4 cup of sugar 1 teaspoon of cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon of nutmeg 1 15-ounce can of pumpkin (make sure it's labeled plain pumpkin and not prepared-pie...

Catching ZZZ's: what really happens when your foot "falls asleep"? Wake up to the answer!
October 1, 2006... If you think staying awake in class is difficult, imagine how your feet must feel. That's right: Feet and limbs, such as your arms and legs, may occasionally doze off on you. But what does it mean when your foot falls asleep? While most of us...

Plastic power: if you've got a credit card, here's how to use it wisely and avoid going into debt.
October 1, 2006... Credit cards aren't just for adults anymore. One out of three high school seniors has a credit card, and that number increases as teens get older. Seventy-eight percent of college students have at least one credit card. What exactly is a...

Body talk: this teen's body language is wrong for a job interview. Can you help straighten her out?
October 1, 2006... Don't bite your nails. Sit up straight. Pay attention. We're sure that you've heard those commands from your parents. But as annoying as being nagged by Mom and Dad can be, it turns out that following their advice about body language may help...

Fire drill: test your fire safety knowledge by taking this quiz. Which of the statements below are true?
October 1, 2006... 1 In order to prepare yourself for a fire, you should have one emergency exit in your home. [TRUE] [FALSE] 2 It is important to test your smoke-alarm batteries every year. [TRUE] [FALSE] 3 It takes 10 minutes for a small flame...

Vicodin and OxyContin: legal but dangerous.(painkillers are not good for health always)(Brief article)
October 1, 2006... Addiction can occur with many drugs, not just "street drugs" like heroin. Painkilling drugs such as Vicodin and OxyContin may seem safe because they're available by prescription, but many teens don't realize that they are also very addictive if...

The science of addiction: what brain research tells us about drug addiction.
October 1, 2006... The impact of addiction can be far-reaching: * Cardiovascular disease * Stroke * Cancer * HIV/AIDS * Hepatitis C * Lung disease * Obesity * Mental disorders How serious is drug addiction? According...

Lame name: advice from choices readers.
October 1, 2006... the problem I HATE MY NAME! IT'S UNIQUE. IT REALLY EMBARRASSES ME WHEN SOMEONE CAN'T PRONOUNCE IT OR LAUGHS AT IT. WHAT SHOULD I DO? --WEIRD NAME DEAR WEIRD NAME, Instead of getting upset when people laugh or mispronounce your...

Thank you for using choices in your classroom!
October 1, 2006... WELCOME TO THE OCTOBER 2006 ISSUE OF CHOICES, a magazine that covers family and consumer science, health, and life skills. Our cover story is about two teenage girls, Caitlin Lee and Colleen Grucella, who have never taken drugs or consumed...

What do you know about the science of addiction?
October 1, 2006... Answer the questions below to find out what you know about drugs and drug addiction. For multiple choice questions, there may be more than one answer. 1. Drug addiction can be defined as a. a bad habit. b. the use of illegal...

The science of addiction.(National institute on Drug Abuse )(Brief article)
October 1, 2006... Dear Teacher: The National institute on Drug Abuse and Scholastic realize that teachers can have a major impact on protecting children from becoming addicted to drugs of abuse. That is why we continually strive & provide you and your...