Scholastic Choices articles from September 2007

Scholastic Choices archives from September 2007

Corbin opens up.(Relationships)(High School Musical star Corbin Bleu)(Interview)(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... Corbin Bleu, the 18-year-old star of the High School Musical movies and the TV show Flight 29 Down, talked to Choices about what matters to him in a romantic relationship. Choices: What qualities do you look for in a girlfriend? ...

Being the boss.(Web site)(www.youngbiz.com)(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... DO YOU HAVE A GREAT BUSINESS IDEA and are curious about what to do? Then visit www.youngbiz.com, the site of Young Biz Media. Young Biz's mission is to help 8- to 18-year-old entrepreneurs learn how to run their own businesses. The Web...

Nutritious pizza?(Nutrition)(whole-grain dough pizza)(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... Earlier this year, food chemists at the University of Maryland reported that they had found a way to make pizza healthier. We're not kidding about this, but before you chomp down on the nearest slice of pepperoni with extra cheese, there are...

Protection plan.(Personal Safety)(online profiles)(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... HAVING A MYSPACE PAGE IS THE NORM FOR MANY TEENAGERS. The good news is that most of you who have profiles on blogs or social-networking sites set it up so that people need your permission or password to get to your page. That's important...

Teens & the law.(What Are My Rights: 95 Questions and Answers About Teens and the Law)(Young adult review)(Brief article)(Book review)
September 1, 2007... HAVE YOU EVER ASKED THESE QUESTIONS: Do I have complete freedom of expression at school? Are my grades public information? The book What Are My Rights: 95 Questions and Answers About Teens and the Law (Free Spirit, 2006) answers those and...

Lend a hand & save a land.(Personal Responsibility)(National Public Lands Day)(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... Are you free on Saturday, September 29? If so, participate in National Public Lands Day, a nationwide effort to improve and enhance public lands in the United States. Last year, 100,000 volunteers built trails and bridges, planted trees and...

"I'm raising my brother": the McElrathbey boys, Ray Ray and Fahmarr, have always been brothers. But Ray Ray has also become his sibling's dad.(family)(parenting)
September 1, 2007... Practice is winding down for the Clemson University football team. Players shed their helmets and shoulder pads. It's Thursday evening. Some players are thinking of hitting the books for a big test. With no game scheduled for the weekend,...

Multitasking madness: are you always online, downloading music, chatting with friends, and sending text messages? If so, you're being trapped by your own technology.(Health)
September 1, 2007... When it's time for Andy MacDonald, 17, of Kewaskum, Wisconsin, to do his homework, he follows a daily routine. "I sit down in my living room, put my cell phone down next to me, and turn on the TV shows I recorded the night before," he says....

Warning all girls: alcohol abuse by young people is nothing new, but studies show that drinking has become a major health problem for teenager girls.(substance abuse)
September 1, 2007... Rebecca would pass out for long periods of time. She couldn't remember entire days of her life. The 18-year-old from San Diego, California, would wake up with bruises and scrapes on her body. She did not know how they got there. When Rebecca...

Driving force: these teens want you to know that one of the keys to having a safe and bright future is to behave responsibly when you're in a car.(personal responsibility)(teenage driving)
September 1, 2007... Answer this question: What are the consequences of careless driving? a) Getting a really expensive ticket b) Serving time in jail c) Killing a friend d) Losing your license e) All of the above The answer is "e:...

Calling out caffeine: need a cup of coffee or a can of soda to get you going? Beware: the caffeine in those drinks can lead to trouble for your body.(nutrition)
September 1, 2007... Many teens love coffee and soda and it's not just because of the taste. The caffeine in those drinks can give you the boost needed to get through an early-morning class or a tough afternoon test. And that's OK. But problems can arise if you...

French toast: our new teen chef, Alex Kong, starts off the year with a tasty breakfast recipe.(recipe 101)(Recipe)(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... ingredients 3 eggs 1 tablespoon of honey 1/2 tablespoon of vanilla extract 1/3 cup of ground cinnamon 2 slices of bread 1 tablespoon of olive oil Powdered sugar Frying pan Bowl Spatula Sliced...

Lol = good health: laughing makes you happy, but can it also speed up healing?(your body & mind)(medical effects of laughing)
September 1, 2007... Anyone who has cracked up at a joke or watched a funny movie knows laughing makes you feel better. But why do you feel better? "When we laugh a playful, joyful laugh, endorphins are released from the brain," says D'Arcy Lyness, a...

Dollars & sense: singer/actor Nick Cannon wants to help improve your financial literacy.(your money)(Table)
September 1, 2007... Can you answer these questions? Try and then read the answers on the next page. 1) If your credit card gets stolen and the thief uses it to buy stuff, are you responsible for the bills? 2) Does the federal government take out sales tax...

Fighting fires: meet two female firefighters who risk their lives to save others.(your future)(Sheila Leahy-Cronin and Shannon Mueller)(Interview)
September 1, 2007... This is the first in a series of articles on women who are in professions dominated by men and men who are in professions dominated by women. In this issue, Choices interviewed two female firefighters, Sheila Leahy-Cronin, 35, and Shannon...

Talking points: nervous about speaking in front of your class? Our tips will help you overcome the jitters.(your life)(overcoming public speaking)
September 1, 2007... Do the words "oral report" send a shiver down your spine? Does the idea of standing in front of your classmates to debate a topic make your stomach churn? If so, you should know that you're not alone. Speaking in public is a fear that many...

Asked & answered: advice from Choices readers.(sticky situation)
September 1, 2007... the problem I LIKE TO ASK QUESTIONS IN CLASS, BUT OTHER STUDENTS THINK MY QUESTIONS ARE STUPID, THEY MAKE ME FEEL UNCOMFORTABLE AND EMBARRASSED. WHAT SHOULD I SAY OR DO WHEN KIDS PICK ON ME FOR ASKING A QUESTION? --QUESTION KID ...

The hunt is on.(word search)
September 1, 2007... DIRECTIONS: How closely did you read the five feature articles ("I'm Raising My Brother," "Multitasking Madness," "Warning All Girls," "Driving Force," and "Calling Out Caffeine") in this issue of Choices? Find out by filling in the blanks in...