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National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the home page for the organization formed to reduced the rates of teen pregnancy in our society; there are articles, resources, tips and articles to help all groups involved achieve that objective.
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Families Change: Teen Guide to Separation and Divorce: Faq

For Students 9th - 10th
With this guide, teens can explore answers to questions that frequently arise in the case of a parental separation and divorce. Topics include legal terminology, changes might occur within a family and the feelings they may experience as...
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National Institute on Drug Abuse

Nida for Teens: Facts on Drugs

For Students 9th - 10th
This comprehensive website covers many drugs, legal and otherwise, that teens may encounter. Find out the various names used, the effects, and much other information teens need and want to know about drugs.
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National Teen Age Republicans

For Students 9th - 10th
The home page for the National Teen Age Republicans. There are many links to different Republican sites and more information on the TARS (Teen Age Republicans).
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Wheeler Clinic: Teen Gangs

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource lists specific reasons why teens join gangs. Links lead to a library, audiovisuals, fact sheets, statistics and pamphlets--all with the aim of informing and discouraging youth from joining gangs. Includes PDF resources.
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CPALMS

Cpalms: Connections and Concussions: Teens and Sports

For Students 8th Standards
In this interactive learning module, students read an informational text about teen concussions and identify the key individuals in the text. They then identify and use details about those individuals to make connections between them, as...
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Utah Education Network

Uen: Healthy Relationships: Teen Dating Violence

For Teachers 9th - 10th
As teens develop relationships, it is pertinent that they grow an understanding of healthy and unhealthy relationships. This lesson focuses on the basics of relationships and dating violence.
Article
CBS

Cbs News: Poll: 1 in 5 Teens Use Web to Cheat

For Students 9th - 10th
Poll results of teen computer use interviews. Results are also graphed for the article. Links to related articles and video reports accompany this June 2006, article. The site also offers today's live news feed.
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National Institute on Drug Abuse

National Institute on Drug Abuse: Marijuana: Facts for Teens

For Students 9th - 10th
This article, organized in question/answer format, provides information for teens about marijuana use. Here, you can learn why teens smoke marijuana and how marijuana affects the bodies and brains of those who use it.
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NPR: National Public Radio

Npr: A Homeless Teen Finds Solace in a Teacher

For Students 9th - 10th
Article reports on the story of a homeless teen who used the StoryCorpsU project to confess his situation to his teacher. Includes audio.
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Seeker

Seeker: Mlk Tested 'Dream' Speech as a Teen

For Students 9th - 10th
Article reports on a speech given by a teen Martin Luther King, Jr. and its similiarities to his famous "I Have a Dream" speech. Includes a video.
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Other

Pacer Center: Teens Against Bullying

For Students 9th - 10th
Teens can navigate through a wealth of information on bullying, including facts, celebrity testimonials, ways to respond, prevention strategies, and ways to speak out and get involved.
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Teen Ink: Art Galleries

For Students 9th - 10th
"Teen Ink" is a monthly magazine written and illustrated by teens for teens. Sample the creative work from the current issue or access a gallery of work from the archive of previous issues.
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USA Today

Three Factors Threaten Teens

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn main reasons why teenagers experiment with illegal drugs, alcohol, and cigarettes. This article provides statistics about teen drug abuse, discussion questions, and a writing activity.
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US National Library of Medicine

Medline Plus: Teen Health

For Students 9th - 10th
Abundant resources regarding teens and their health, including nutrition, sexual health, mental health and teen development. Learn how to live a healthy lifestyle now in order to maintain a health one in your later years.
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USA Today

Usa Today: Survey Reveals Teen Use of Ecstasy Declined in '02

For Students 9th - 10th
This article from a 2002 study that examined drug-use trends among teens. Includes statistics about ecstasy use, as well as the use of other illicit drugs, discussion questions, and an activity for small groups.
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Wells Fargo Bank: Hands on Banking for Teens

For Students 9th - 10th
Mini learning modules that teach teens how to manage their money wisely and reach their financial goals.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Cigarette Use in Teen Populations

For Students 9th - 10th
Practice questions over cigarette use in teen populations.
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Louisiana Department of Education

Louisiana Doe: Curriculum Hub: Ela Guidebooks: Teenage Brain: Teen Decision Making and Behavior

For Teachers 9th Standards
Students research an age restricted privilege/right such as driving, drinking, and voting. Students conduct research to answer questions including: Why was the age limit for your privilege determined? When was it determined? Students use...
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Louisiana Department of Education

Louisiana Doe: Curriculum Hub: Ela Guidebooks: Review Claims From the Teen Brain: Still Under Construction

For Students 9th
We will answer questions about the information in the first section from "The Teen Brain: Still Under Construction" to deepen our understanding. Review claims from chart paper as a class.
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Louisiana Department of Education

Louisiana Doe: Curriculum Hub: Ela Guidebooks: Teenage Brain: Effect on Teen Behavior

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders read three informational texts to gain an understanding of how adolescent brain development influences teen behavior.
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Library of Congress

Library of Congress: read.gov: Teens

For Students 9th - 10th
Scanned books, author videos, and more will encourage teens to read, discover new authors, and rediscover classics as they improve literacy skills.
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Al Anon: Alateen Teen Corner

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains basic information about this organization which assists adults and teens with alcohol related concerns. It includes 20 questions designed to help you decide whether or not you need Al-Anon, 20 questions designed to...
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ClassFlow

Class Flow: Responsibilities of the Teen Parent

For Teachers 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart discusses the consequences of teen pregnancy and the life changes that follow that choice. Students have opportunities to work in groups to determine daily schedules and reflect on...

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