Scholastic Choices articles from October 2007

Scholastic Choices archives from October 2007

Emma pays up.(Consumer)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... Emma Roberts, star of the movie Nancy Drew, may be a famous actress, but like a lot of 16-year-olds, she loves to find deals. Emma told Choices that she likes to buy dresses and shoes. She's not a big fan of sales tax, a charge retail stores...

Getting the vibe.(Web site)(Freevibe.com)(Website overview)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... FREEVIBE.COM IS A WEB SITE THAT RECOGNIZES the pressures teens face every day when it comes to drugs. Thinking about trying a drug? Freevibe offers advice and personal stories from real teens who made that mistake. Their tales will help you...

Calorie count.(Nutrition)(Table)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... IN THE SEPTEMBER ISSUE OF CHOICES, we told you about the high caffeine content in drinks in our story "Calling Out Caffeine." Did you know that many energy drinks also are loaded with calories? Look at this list: Drink ...

Backpack burden.(Health)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Is your backpack so filled with books and other things that you struggle to take it off? Or is it so heavy that you need to lean forward to carry it on your back? Or does your back hurt when you have your backpack...

You make the rules.(Wreck This Journal )(Young adult review)(Brief article)(Book review)
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] IF YOU'VE EVER HAD TROUBLE STARTING, keeping, or completing a journal, Keri Smith may have the answer. Her book, Wreck This Journal (Penguin, 2007), is an illustrated book full of creative exercises aimed at changing...

Test these.(Personal Responsibility)(how to minimize examination jitters)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Taking tests is never fun, but exams are a necessary part of school. Here's what you can do to minimize your jitters. 1 STUDY A LOT. The better you know the information for the test, the more confident you'll be...

Donovan vs. diabetes: off the field, NFL quarterback Donovan McNabb is working hard to defeat an illness that afflicts his father--and millions of others.(health)
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] SUMMARY: TYPE 2 DIABETES, OFTEN LINKED TO OBESITY, IS ON THE RISE AMONG YOUNG PEOPLE. NFL QUARTERBACK DONOVAN MCNABB HEADS A FOUNDATION THAT IS FIGHTING BACK AGAINST DIABETES, WHICH AFFLICTS HIS FATHER. ...

Tale of two dropouts: Fallon and Kyle left school before they became sophomores and the life of each one got worse.(personal responsibility)(Fallon O'Hagan and Kyle Rasmussen )
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] SUMMARY: THIS ARTICLE PROFILES TWO YOUNG PEOPLE WHO DROPPED OUT OF HIGH SCHOOL, THEN REGRETTED IT. ONE HAS EARNED A GED AND IS PLANNING A COLLEGE CAREER, WHILE THE OTHER IS HAVING MORE DIFFICULTY MOVING FORWARD. ...

The internet drug trade: Web sites that illegally sell drugs want your business, but buying drugs online always leads to trouble.(substance abuse)
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] SUMMARY: IN RECENT YEARS, IT HAS BECOME INCREASINGLY EASY TO BUY ILLEGAL DRUGS ONLINE--AND TO USE THE INTERNET TO SELL DRUGS EASILY. THIS ARTICLE PROFILES TWO TEENS WHO BECAME SUBSTANCE-ABUSERS PARTLY BECAUSE OF THE...

Is this room safe? Find the 10 hazards in this room that put kids at risk of getting hurt.(Family)
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] SUMMARY: IN THIS ARTICLE, STUDENTS LOOK AT A LIVING ROOM AND IDENTIFY CONDITIONS THAT COULD BE HAZARDOUS FOR BABIES AND YOUNG CHILDREN. THE ANSWERS, BASED ON AN INTERVIEW WITH A CHILD-SAFETY EXPERT, ARE PRESENTED ON...

All fried up: french fries may taste great, but they're hardly good for your growing body.(nutrition)(Table)
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] SUMMARY: FRENCH FRIES ARE A FAVORITE FOOD AMONG TEENS, BUT THOUGH THEY MAY BE VEGETABLE-BASED, FRIES ARE NOT HEALTHY. THIS ARTICLE PRESENTS THE FACTS ABOUT FRIES, AND EXPLAINS HOW TO ENJOY THEM WITHOUT ENTERING THE...

Out of it: nearly everyone knows that drug abuse impairs the way a person thinks and functions-but what are the consequences?(FACT FOR THOUGHT)
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Ask someone to name the harmful health effects of drug abuse and addiction, and you might get the following very scary list: overdose; cancer; heart disease; lung disease; liver dysfunction; mental disorders;...

Spinach salad: add nutritious greens to your diet by making chef Alex's tasty salad.(recipe 101)(Recipe)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... Spinach Salad ingredients 1 bag of spinach, washed and dried 8 slices of bacon 1 small onion 1 tablespoon of brown sugar 2 tablespoons of cooking oil 3 tablespoons of vinegar 1/4 teaspoon of dry mustard salt to...

Catching zzzs: are you nodding off in class or even behind the wheel of a car? Here's how you can get the sleep your body needs.(your body and mind)
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ANSWER THESE QUESTIONS: 1. Did you know that teenagers are supposed to sleep for at least nine hours a night? 2. Do you sleep for that long each night?. Many of you probably didn't know the answer to the...

First in aid: meet Brad Wolfe, a male nurse, who is excited to help patients every day.(your future)(Interview)
October 1, 2007... This is the second in a series of articles on women who are in professions occupied mostly by men, and men who are in professions occupied mostly by women. In this issue, Choices interviewed Brad Wolfe, 30, a registered nurse at Cincinnati...

Tips on tipping: find out how to master the art of tipping.(your money)
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Do you have a part-time job? Are you old enough to drive a car? Do you date? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you've likely reached a point in your life where you are mature enough to handle paying for...

Lost & not found: think your missing wallet or purse has been stolen? Here's what you should do--right away.(your life)
October 1, 2007... You're buying a soda and reach into your pocket for your wallet and find nothing. Uh oh. What do you do when you lose something valuable? Choices asked consumer advocate Remar Sutton for his advice. Here are his tips: 1 Make a list. "Once...

Displaced & down: advice from choices readers.(sticky situation)
October 1, 2007... the problem MY FAMILY MOVED TO A DIFFERENT STATE ABOUT A MONTH GO. I'VE MADE SOME NEW FRIENDS, BUT SOMETIMES I TILL THINK ABOUT MY FAMILY AND FRIENDS FROM WHERE I USED TO LIVE. I GET DEPRESSED AND I DON'T SPEAK TO PEOPLE BECAUSE I'D RATHER...

The hunt is on.(word search)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... DIRECTIONS: How closely did you read the five feature articles ("Donovan vs. Diabetes," "Tale of Two Dropouts," "The Internet Drug Trade," "Is This Room Safe?," and "All Fried Up.") in this issue of Choices? Find out by filling in the blanks...

Drug abuse and impairment.(TEACHER'S EDITION)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... A message from Dr. Nora D. Volkow, Director of NIDA Dear Teacher: As an educator, you know that the choices teens make can have profound effects, both immediate and long-term. You also know how important it is for your students to...

Lesson plan & reproducible.(TEACHER'S EDITION)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... Preparation: Make copies of the activity reproducible (other side of this page) for each student. OBJECTIVE Students will understand: how drug abuse impairs one's thinking and behavior; what some of the consequences of impairment are; what...

What do you know about impairment from drug abuse?(STUDENT ACTIVITY REPRODUCIBLE)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... Name -- Date -- Answer the questions below to find out what you know about drug abuse, impairment, and the dangerous consequences of "drugged driving." For each question, fill in the circle next to the correct answer. 1. Which of the...

Thank you for using choices in your classroom!(Scholastic Choices Magazine)
October 1, 2007... WELCOME TO THE OCTOBER 2007 ISSUE OF CHOICES, a magazine that covers family and consumer science, health, and life skills. Our cover story is about the efforts of Donovan McNabb, quarterback of the Philadelphia Eagles of the National...