Know Your World Extra articles from September 2002

Know Your World Extra archives from September 2002

Strong stuff: a teen gets her message out on self-defense. (Teen Tracks).
September 6, 2002... At 13, Kirsten Wright worried about other girls her age. She knew there were teens who didn't know how to protect themselves. Kirsten knew how to fight for herself. She wanted other girls to learn, too. Kirsten had a plan to hold a...

In the line of duty: a teenage girl learns about courage from her dad, a firefighter. (Extra Play)(Cover Story).
September 6, 2002... Characters Narrators 1 and 2: people who tell the story Angela: a 14-year-old girl Gloria: Angela's friend Junior: a new classmate Mr. Morelli: Angela's father Mrs. Morelli: Angela's mother Mr. Foster: a teacher...

Person of the Year: help extra choose! (Who's in the News).
September 6, 2002... Think back to a year ago. Now, think about how the world has changed in the past year. Does one event stick out in your mind? Did one person make more of a difference than all the others? We'd like to know who you think was the most...

All eyes on you: more and more Americans are being spied on. Are you? (News Feature).
September 6, 2002... Matt O'Bannon had it all planned. He would skip school and meet his friend at the park. But as reported by writer Brooks Barnes, Matt was in for a surprise. Mike O'Bannon, Matt's father, had bought a spy gadget to keep a closer eye on his...

Freedom or safety? Which one matters more? (News Debate).
September 6, 2002... The U.S. government tries to protect Americans. On September 11, 2001, a tragedy happened. Nineteen men hijacked four planes. They crashed the planes into the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. The fourth plane crashed into a Pennsylvania...

In disguise: the hidden dangers of Internet chat rooms. (Reality Check).
September 6, 2002... Cyber friendships are meant to be fun. But not all of them are. Some can be harmful. Some have even been deadly. The Web allows people to hide who they are. You may think you are talking to another teen. Instead you might really be talking...

Star tracks.
September 6, 2002... Rap artist and music producer Sean "P. Diddy" Combs will star in a reality show. The show will start on October 12 and will air on MTV. Combs said the show will be about "my musical life, the way I make stars, the way I find talent, the way I...

Cross them out.
September 6, 2002... To solve this puzzle, you must cross out eight words. Follow the directions below. 1 Cross out the two words that describe special gear worn by firefighters. Find the words in Row E and Column 3. 2 Cross out the things to do if your...

Stand by me: two teens start program to give homeless kids a boost. (Teen Tracks).
September 27, 2002... When April Mathews was 10 years old, she lived near Washington, D.C. Her family owned a big house. April's dad had a good job. Life was great. Then April's dad became ill. The family ran out of money. They had to move out of the house....

Fair game: two bullies are making life hard on a new student. Will the mean girls get what they deserve? (Extra Play).
September 27, 2002... Characters Narrators 1 and 2: people who tell the story Diana and Jasmine: high school freshman soccer players Maria and Laura: high school seniors and captains of the soccer team Josh: a high school junior and Kate's brother...

Kurt Angle--good guy: wrestling star shines in and out of the ring. (Who's in the News).
September 27, 2002... In the make-believe world of pro wrestling, Kurt Angle often plays a "bad guy." He lies. He brags. Sometimes he cheats to win. But in real life, Angle is an Olympic gold medal winner. He helps young people make the most of their lives. And...

Should dogs work? Dogs are people's best friends. But should dogs have to work for people, too? (News Debate).
September 27, 2002... Many pet dogs spend their days sleeping around the house. They play catch with their owners. And they have all their meals delivered straight to their bowls. Pet dogs give their owners love and friendship. In return, the dogs live carefree...

Friendly foes: Venus and Serena Williams are friends at home. But they are foes on the tennis court. (News Feature).
September 27, 2002... Venus and Serena Williams are like many sisters. Most of the time, they get along just fine. In fact, they are best friends. There are other times when things can get ugly. Most feuds among sisters and brothers take place in private. But...

Making friends: don't be shy. Get to know the people around you. (Reality Check).
September 27, 2002... What if you were new in town? What might your first day of school be like? You would sit down in your first class and look around the room. Everyone else would seem to know each other. You wouldn't know a soul. You might think: "I...

Star tracks.
September 27, 2002... Over the summer, Forbes magazine named Britney Spears the world's most powerful celebrity. When she got the news, Spears said, "I was like, what, me? OK, this is cool!" Last year's winner was actor Tom Cruise. Fox's Teen Choice Awards were...

Cross them out.
September 27, 2002... To solve this puzzle, you must cross out seven words. (Word pairs count as one word.) Follow the directions below. 1 Cross out the words that rhyme with "punch." Find the words anywhere in the chart. 2 Cross out types of wrestling...