Staying Healthy 3, a Weekly Reader publication articles

Recent articles from Staying Healthy 3, a Weekly Reader publication

Dealing with Feelings. (Being well and Feeling Good).(why it is important to talk about your problems)
January 1, 1994... When Mayra Soto was 11 years old, she volunteered at a community nursing home. At first she was nervous and not sure what to say to the people there. But when she saw a lonely woman crying, she forgot she was nervous and went up to talk to her....

Positive Solutions. (Being well and feeling Good).(simple steps you can take to solve problems)
January 1, 1994... Rene Perez had a hard time making friends. He was unsure of himself and his abilities. He had trouble with his schoolwork. Then he took a gymnastics class. He really enjoyed it. The more he practiced, the better he felt about himself. His...

Word List.(words related to health and the human body)
January 1, 1994... AIDS--a disease that weakens the body's ability to fight off other sicknesses autonomic nervous system--the system that controls involuntary bodily actions, such as digestion and heartbeat communicable disease--a disease that can be...

From Mad to Sad to Glad. (Being Well and Feeling Good).(why you feel strong emotion and how to control them)
January 1, 1994... Team Support Patti and Erin Klobus are sisters on the same soccer team. They really enjoy playing. But sometimes other kids tease Erin because she has Down's syndrome. During a game when Erin was goalie, the other team scored and said...

Get High On Life. (Harmful Substances).(how drinking and smoking affect your health)
January 1, 1994... Some young people smoke, but MOST DON'T. Some young people have tried alcohol, but MOST HAVE NOT. If you don't smoke or drink, you're like MOST other kids. If someone tries to get you to drink or smoke by saying, "Hey, everybody is...

It's Not Cool.(how alcohol affects your health)
January 1, 1994... Alcohol is a drug that is found in beer, wine, and liquor. It slows down the mind and the body. Some people think it helps them have more fun. The truth is, it works exactly the opposite way. * It changes your mood. Some people who drink...

It's Not Cool To Use Tobacco: Speaking Out Against Smoking. (Harmful Substances).
January 1, 1994... When Lauren Minor was 11 years old, she went to Washington, D.C., to talk to members of Congress. The House of Representatives was considering a law that would ban smoking in public places. Lauren has asthma, a disease that can make breathing...

The Community cares. (Dealing with Disease).(Brief Article)
January 1, 1994... The girls in the second and third-grade Brownie troops at Poe School are making teddy bears to give to babies arid children who have a disease called AIDS. This service project is fun for the girls and helps them learn how to sew. More...

When Disease Knocks At Your Door. (Dealing with Disease).(Brief Article)
January 1, 1994... Walter Dawson is trying to help his father, who has Alzheimer's disease. This disease affects the mind and memory The family's health insurance plan won't pay for the medicine Mr. Dawson needs. So Walter, who lives in Salem, Oregon, has met...

Defense Against Disease: Bye-Bye Chicken Pox? (Dealing with Disease).(Brief Article)
January 1, 1994... After ten years of testing, a chicken pox vaccine may soon be on the market. Scientists haven't rushed to develop a chicken pox vaccine because chicken pox is not life-threatening. But children miss a lot of school because of the illness. Have...

Diseases Caused By Germs. (Dealing with Diseases).(Brief Article)
January 1, 1994... Here's the Catch When you're sick with something like strep throat, you should not be at school. You should stay home and take the medicine a doctor orders until you feel better. Strep throat can be passed from one person to another. It is...

Making It Work for you. (The body).(Brief Article)
January 1, 1994... Your body can do wonderful things. Look at the wonderful things these Junior Olympians do with their bodies. Each of them takes good care of his or her body in order to perform well. You need to know how to make good choices to care for your...

You've Got Some Nerve! (The body).(Brief Article)
January 1, 1994... The nervous system is made up of the brain, spinal cord, and nerves. Nerves carry messages from the brain and spinal cord to all parts of the body and back again. The nervous system controls your breathing, heartbeat, digestion, and senses. ...

That's a Lot to Swallow. (The body).(Brief Article)
January 1, 1994... Fiber Foods Q. What do you need to eat every day even though your body cannot digest it? A. Fiber. Fiber is a part of plant foods that helps food travel smoothly through your body as other food is digested. Fiber is found in grain,...

The Heart of The Matter. (the body).(Brief Article)
January 1, 1994... Responding to The Need When you exercise, your muscles need more oxygen to use for energy. Your brain sends messages to your heart and lungs to provide more oxygen. If you run fast like Angela, you will find yourself breathing faster as...

Take a Deep Breath. (The body).(Brief Article)
January 1, 1994... Breathe In, Breathe Out When you breathe in through your mouth or nose, air rushes in and goes down the throat to your lungs. The lungs look like two pink spongy bags. They are protected by your ribs. Oxygen is in the air you breathe....

Unit 4: Being Well and Feeling Good.(Brief Article)
January 1, 1994... Background Bonus Environmental and genetic factors may have more effect on health than daily lifestyle choices. Because genetic factors and some environmental factors are usually beyond individual control, it is especially important to...

Unit 3: Harmful Substances.(Brief Article)
January 1, 1994... Background Bonus Second-hand smoke is a serious threat to a child's health. An estimated 9 million children regularly breathe second-hand smoke, usually at home. Breathing second-hand smoke increases the risk of developing asthma and other...

Unit 2: Dealing with Disease.(Brief Article)
January 1, 1994... Background Bonus Good hygiene practices and a healthful lifestyle help keep the body well. The body also has a built-in defense system to help prevent illness. Playing a key role in the defense system are white cells in the blood that...

Unit 1: The Body.(Brief Article)
January 1, 1994... Background Bonus Pollution is a major environmental problem that affects body strength and general health. According to a Harvard University study, about 5 percent of the deaths in any polluted U.S. city each year are linked to the...

Books to Enjoy. (Resources).(Bibliography)
January 1, 1994... Put one or more of these books on reserve in the school or public library while you use the book. These books can give you useful background information. Students might also be encouraged to read sections of the books. Perhaps two students...

Community. (Resources).(Brief Article)
January 1, 1994... For information about health invite the health or physical education teacher, school counselor or psychologist, or the school nurse to speak to the class. An exercise physiologist, fitness instructor, dancer, runner, or other athlete also...

Classroom. (Resources).(Brief Article)
January 1, 1994... Unit 1: Six squares of white cardboard, six adhesive seals, old magazines, scissors, construction paper, poster board, tacks Unit 2: Old magazines, scissors, tacks, poster board, the book Extremely Weird Micro Monsters, Sarah Lovett, John...

Suggested Monthly Plan.(Brief Article)
January 1, 1994... By using timely topics and activities to introduce concepts and teach corresponding skills, the Staying Healthy series updates and enriches your health curriculum. Students can spend at least two to four weeks engaged in lesson and enrichment...

Objectives.(Brief Article)
January 1, 1994... Students learn to * know themselves better while developing respect for others; * understand how the body works; * appreciate the relationship between mental and physical health; * understand the causes of illness and ways to...

Book Overview.(Brief Article)
January 1, 1994... Staying Healthy, Grade Three, enables students to better understand their bodies and themselves through interactive health units. This understanding can have a vital impact on students' attitudes toward themselves and others. It can also be the...

Series Overview.(Brief Article)
January 1, 1994... What is the connection between lifestyle behaviors and health? Healthcare professionals are finding more and more links between youthful behaviors and health throughout life. The Staying Healthy series will help students understand the...