Louisiana Department of Education
Louisiana Doe: Curriculum Hub: Ela Guidebooks: Teenage Brain: Teen Decision Making and Behavior
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...
USA Today
Three Factors Threaten Teens
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.
PBS
Wnet: Thirteen: Pbs: Moyers on Addiction: Real Life Stories
PBS online presents six stories illustrating the struggle undergone by both adults and teens. Each individual story describes a unique perspective on the substance they abused and how it adversely affected their lives.
Curated OER
Kids Health: How Can I Lose Weight Safely
Finding the right weight for yourself can often be difficult because most people aspire to loose or gain a few pounds. Find out how you can safely reach a comfortable weight based on your unique body composition. Links to similar sites...
Other
The Mint: Be Your Own Boss
Website helps students learn about money management and making sound financial decisions. Students can take this quiz designed for teens to find out if they have what it takes to own their own business.
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Orca Book Publishers: Fastback Beach Teaching Guide [Pdf]
After taking a joyride with his friends and crashing the car, Miles is the one arrested. He works off his sentence through community service with a car enthusiast. After helping his mentor with his vintage car, it is stolen by Miles'...