Caffeine and Nicotine
Can You Promise Me Spring?
Cancer
Challenges: A Young Man's Journal for Self-awareness and Personal Planning
Challenging Ourselves: Towards Gender Equity and Violence-Free Relationships: A Handbook of Practical Activities for Classroom Teachers
The Changing Family Series
The Changing Program - Always
Choices: A Teen Woman's Journal for Self-awareness and Personal Planning. Updated ed.
Cigarettes: Who Profits, Who Dies?
Clearcut Danger
Climbing Back
Close to Home: The Tammy Boccomino Story
Collective Biographies Series
Come See About Nutrition and Exercise
Common Cold and Flu
Communicable Diseases
Confessions of a Formerly Irresponsible Junior
Conflict Resolution: Grades 5-12
Connections Series
COPE for Teens (Creating Optimal Personal Experiences)
Coping With Anger: Other (Module 4) and Self (Module 5)
Coping With Bullying: Module 3
Coping With Criticism: Module 1
Coping With Teasing: Module 2
Cowboys Don't Cry
Cowboys Don't Quit
Crash
Crazy Lady!
Caffeine and Nicotine. 1st ed. (Print-Non-Fiction). Lee, Richard S. and Lee, Mary Price. (The Drug Abuse Prevention Library Series). Rosen Publishing Group (SBC), 1994. 64 p. ISBN 0-8239-1701-0 ($26.95 hdc.).
This American book discusses what chemical dependency is, the problems associated with using caffeine and nicotine, and points on making life choices. Several black-and-white and colour photographs add appeal to the material. Included are a table of contents, a fact sheet, a list of American sources of support, a glossary, a brief bibliography, and an index.
Suggested Use: Grade 6 - Drug Addictions and Gambling; Grade 7 - Alcohol and Other Drugs
Can You Promise Me Spring? (Print-Fiction). Lohans, Alison. Scholastic Canada Ltd. (LRDC), 1991. 178 p. Order no. 12307 ($3.80 pbk.).
(SK) A touching story by a Saskatchewan writer, this novel describes a young girl's confusion and anger when her brother's illness is diagnosed as Hodgkin's disease. This novel is a sensitive treatment of the pressures and responsibilities faced by an invalid's family.
Suggested Use: Grade 9 - Chronic Illness
Other Use: English Language Arts: Grades 6 to 9
Cancer (Print-Non-Fiction). Landau, Elaine. (Understanding Illness Series). Twenty First Century Bks. (LRDC), 1994. 64 p. Order no. 8463 ($19.15 hdc.).
This title from the Understanding Illness Series provides an overview of cancer. It addresses the causes, effects, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer and introduces role models who have learned to cope successfully with the disease. Several colour photographs accentuate the text. Included are a table of contents, a glossary, a brief bibliography, and an index.
Suggested Use: Grade 9 - Chronic Illness
Challenges: A Young Man's Journal for Self-awareness and Personal Planning. Updated ed. (Print-Non-Fiction). Bingham, Mindy, Edmondson, Judy and Stryker, Sandy. Advocacy Press (LRDC), 1993. 240 p. Order no. 7130 ($37.20 pbk.).
This updated version of Challenges presents young men with realistic situations to help them develop a true idea of themselves and their future plans. It focuses on the individual, and delves into the personal through journals and exercises. This book should be used with its counterpart, Choices: A Teen Woman's Journal for Self-Awareness and Personal Planning. Included are a table of contents and an index.
Suggested Use: Grade 6 - Decision-making Process
Challenging Ourselves: Towards Gender Equity and Violence-Free Relationships: A Handbook of Practical Activities for Classroom Teachers (Print-Non-Fiction). Metropolitan Toronto School Board. Pembroke Publishers Limited (LRDC), 1996. 109 p. Order no. 8472 ($15.95 pbk.).
(CAN) This handbook provides practical classroom resources for teachers of students in Middle and Secondary Level Schools. It offers concrete ideas for activities, lessons, and units that increase awareness of the nature and extent of sexism and violence in society. These learning opportunities help students in examining how sexism is expressed in relationships and through societal traditions, assumptions, and values. They are also designed to assist students in conflict resolution and in making constructive changes in their attitudes and behaviours. The activities could easily be adapted to fit within the decision-making process of Health Education. Included are a table of contents and a bibliography.
Suggested Use: Grade 6 - Personal Standards; Self-concept; Grade 7 - Assertiveness Skills; Factors That Affect Decision Making in Relationships; Grade 8 - Family and Community Violence; Family Structures, Roles, and Responsibilities; Respect in Relationships; Grade 9 - Dating; Teacher Reference
Other Use: Students With Challenging Behaviours
The Changing Family Series (Print-Non-Fiction). Please refer to the title: How to Survive Your Parents' Divorce.
The Changing Program - Always (Kit). Always Changing Program (ALWP), 1991. unp. No order number is required ($Free).
This three-part video discusses the changes that take place in girls and boys during puberty. Part One describes the facts and explains the myths of puberty and adolescence. It also provides a clear description of the menstrual cycle. Part Two describes puberty changes of growth and development, including glandular changes. It makes suggestions regarding sanitation and cleanliness, losing or gaining weight, nutrition, exercise, and responsibility. Part Three describes puberty changes in boys. It addresses emotional changes, hormonal changes, and growth and development. It clearly explains why these changes occur in terms of reproductive ability.
Suggested Use: Grade 6 - Changes of Puberty
Choices: A Teen Woman's Journal for Self-awareness and Personal Planning. Updated ed. (Print-Non-Fiction). Bingham, Mindy, Edmondson, Judy and Stryker, Sandy. Advocacy Press (LRDC), 1993. 240 p. Order no. 7132 ($37.20 pbk.).
This updated version of Choices presents young women with hypothetical, yet realistic situations in order to help them develop a true idea of themselves and their future plans. It contains information dealing with the different attitudes that sometimes confront women, and encourages them to overcome these obstacles. This resource should be used with its counterpart, Challenges: A Young Man's Journal for Self-Awareness and Personal Planning. It includes a table of contents and an index.
Suggested Use: Grade 6 - Decision-making Process
Cigarettes: Who Profits, Who Dies? (Video). Films for the Humanities & Sciences Inc. (FFH), 1994. 49 min. Order no. FFH3874 ($149.00 U.S.).
This program opens with interviews with former cigarette advertisement models who are now dying of tobacco-related cancer. It then presents new tactics used by American tobacco companies in response to falling tobacco sales in North America.
Suggested Use: Grade 9 - Tobacco Industry
Clearcut Danger (Print-Fiction). Choyce, Lesley. Formac Publishing Company Limited (LRDC), 1995. 130 p. Order no. 13895 ($5.70 pbk.).
(CAN, I/M) When Alana, a Micmac girl, and her friend Ryan take on a logging company that threatens to change their environment, the two friends face several challenges. They find themselves being opposed by workers and family members who owe their jobs to logging, and by company representatives who see only dollar signs. Tom Murray, who represents the logging company, is a dangerous man, but when research by Alana and Ryan proves that he is misleading the townspeople about the mill's safety, the youngsters persevere in their struggle and win. In the process, Ryan learns much about the Micmac culture and about himself.
Suggested Use: Grade 8 - Protecting the Environment and the Health of People
Other Use: English Language Arts: Grades 6 to 9
Climbing Back (Video). (Teen Grief Series). Film Ideas, Inc. (FMD), 1994. 23 min. Order no. TG-04 ($135.00 U.S.).
This touching program focuses on the process of grief as experienced by adolescents aged 13 to 20. They talk frankly about anger, depression, guilt, memories, life changes, and what has helped them through the grieving process.
Suggested Use: Grade 9 - Tragic Death and Suicide
Close to Home: The Tammy Boccomino Story (Video). HKO Media (FMD), 1994. 27 min. Order no. CTH-44 ($150.00 U.S.).
This is a true story of how Tammy Boccomino contracted AIDS from her first husband, an IV drug user, but wasn't aware of her infection until after the birth of her second son who was also infected. It depicts the reaction of the community and the struggle that Tammy experienced in trying to provide her son with a normal childhood. It is an inspiring story of the unselfish love of a mother who is committed to providing accurate information regarding this fatal disease.
Suggested Use: Grade 9 - HIV/AIDS Education
Collective Biographies Series (Print-Non-Fiction). Please refer to the title: AIDS: Ten Stories of Courage.
Come See About Nutrition and Exercise (Video). Sunburst Communications (SUN), 1996. 25 min. Order no. 2637-03 ($99.95).
Through a fast-paced scenario, comic host, Dr. Pancreas, relays the following information:
Although the program refers to the American Food Pyramid rather than Canada's Food Guide, it is useful for Saskatchewan classrooms.
Suggested Use: Grade 6 - Body Image and Nutrition
Common Cold and Flu (Print-Non-Fiction). Silverstein, Alvin, Silverstein, Virginia and Silverstein, Robert. (Diseases and People Series). Enslow Pubs., Inc. (SBC), 1994. 128 p. ISBN 0-89490-463-9 ($29.95 hdc.).
This book describes the history, prevention, and treatment of the common cold and flu, as well as the effects on people and society. It offers several black-and-white illustrations. Included are a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
Suggested Use: Grade 9 - Promoting Ways to Reduce Common Illnesses
Communicable Diseases. 1st ed. (Print-Non-Fiction). Harris, Jacqueline L. (Bodies in Crisis Series). Twenty First Century Bks. (VAN), 1993. 64 p. ISBN 0-8050-2599-5 ($27.40 hdc.).
This book explains communicable diseases, the body's physical reaction to them, and methods of prevention and treatment. Numerous colourful visuals add appeal to the material. Included are a table of contents, a glossary, a brief bibliography, and an index.
Suggested Use: Grade 9 - Promoting Ways to Reduce Common Illnesses
Confessions of a Formerly Irresponsible Junior (Video). Cambridge Educational (MCI), 1996. 20 min. Order no. 700242 ($99.00).
Seventeen-year-old Katie tells her story of being irresponsible and the negative effect that it had on her and her family. After she breaks her leg in a rollerblading accident, she reflects on her behaviour. Finally, with the help of her friends and a nurse, she creates a formula for improving her level of responsibility -- thought (T2) multiplied by actions (A), divided by Time (t) equals results (R).
Suggested Use: Grade 8 - Family Structures, Roles, and Responsibilities
Conflict Resolution: Grades 5-12 (Poster). Sunburst Communications (LRDC), 1994. Order no. 8466 ($23.25).
This colourful set of four 42.5 cm (17 in.) by 55 cm (22 in.) posters offers attractive photographs of students that make statements regarding positive ways to deal with conflict.
Suggested Use: Grade 7 - Conflict Resolution
Connections Series (Print-Non-Fiction). Please refer to the title: Earth.
COPE for Teens (Creating Optimal Personal Experiences) (Kit). McLeod, Rita, Panasiuk, Lynne and Lapierre, Irene. Saskatoon Adlerian Society (AIY), 1997. unp. No order number is required. ($250.00).
(SK) COPE stands for "Creating Optimal Personal Experiences." It is a program specifically designed for young people who are affected by social problems such as poverty, dysfunctional families, and substance abuse. It provides them with a deeper understanding of themselves by concentrating on such issues as developing self-respect, effective communication skills, and building healthy relationships. The manual is written in an easy-to-present manner, with focus on experiential activities, group work, and role playing. The activities could easily be adapted to fit within the decision-making process of the Health Education Curriculum. The kit includes a facilitator's manual, containing teaching notes for each module and detailed lesson plans, 33 reproducible handouts for participants, 29 overhead transparencies, and a video.
Suggested Use: Grade 6 - Drug Addictions and Gambling; Personal Standards; Self-concept; Grade 7 - Alcohol and Other Drugs; Assertiveness Skills; Conflict Resolution; Factors That Affect Decision Making in Relationships; Grade 8 - Family and Community Violence; Family Structures, Roles, and Responsibilities; Respect in Relationships; Grade 9 - Dating; Teacher Reference
Other Use: Students With Challenging Behaviours
Coping With Anger: Other (Module 4) and Self (Module 5) (Video). (Middle School Be Cool: Coping With Difficult People Series). James Stanfield Co. Inc. (JSPC), 1997. 38 min. No order number is required. Module 4 ($149.00 U.S.). Module 5 ($149.00 U.S.).
This two-part program addresses anger coming from someone else and anger coming from oneself. Viewers are shown how Eduardo copes with Mike's anger when he accidentally runs into him and how Chloe deals with Lisa's anger when Chloe shares a private secret. They are also shown how Nikki uses a four-step plan to express her feelings to Lauren who made commitments that she did not keep. This resource provides two videos, including a parent/teacher tape, and a teacher's guide.
Suggested Use: Grade 7 - Assertiveness Skills; Conflict Resolution
Coping With Bullying: Module 3 (Video). (Middle School Be Cool: Coping With Difficult People Series). James Stanfield Co. Inc. (JSPC), 1997. 33 min. No order number is required. ($149.00 U.S.).
This program shows how Steve responds to bullies who inform him that he's sitting at "their" table. It also shows how David and Zach resist peer pressure to drink and how Allison uses a four-step plan to deal with sexual harassment. This resource provides a teacher's guide and three videos including a parent/teacher video.
Suggested Use: Grade 7 - Assertiveness Skills; Conflict Resolution; Factors That Affect Decision Making in Relationships
Coping With Criticism: Module 1 (Video). (Middle School Be Cool: Coping with Difficult People Series). James Stanfield Co. Inc. (JSPC), 1997. 24 min. Order no. 1044-1 ($149.00 U.S.).
This program shows how to respond to valid and invalid criticism, how to clarify unclear criticism, and how to explain your side if criticism is unfair. It shows how Vanessa reacts to her teacher's valid criticism, how Trey explains why he was not to blame for being late for an important dinner. It also demonstrates the negative consequences of a victim-like or hot-tempered reaction to criticism. This resource provides a teacher's guide and two videos including a parent/teacher video.
Suggested Use: Grade 7 - Assertiveness Skills; Conflict Resolution
Coping With Teasing: Module 2 (Video). (Middle School Be Cool: Coping With Difficult People Series). James Stanfield Co. Inc. (JSPC), 1997. 25 min. No order number is required. ($149.00 U.S.).
This program shows how Tony and Josh use a four-step plan to cope with teasing. It also demonstrates how a hot or a cold response to teasing usually results in more teasing and loss of self-esteem. This resource provides a teacher's guide, and two videos including a parent/teacher video.
Suggested Use: Grade 7 - Assertiveness Skills; Conflict Resolution
Cowboys Don't Cry (Print-Fiction). Halvorson, Marilyn. Stoddart Publishing Co. Ltd. (LRDC), 1993. 150 p. Order no. 13772 ($4.55 pbk.).
(CAN) Written in the first person, this high-interest novel relates the personal growth and maturity of a Grade Eight boy who blames his alcoholic father for the accident that caused his mother's death. Shane and his father leave the rodeo circuit to settle on a ranch, but they are unable to establish the communication necessary for healing and forgiveness. This is a realistic portrayal of a lonely, defensive teen and a guilt-ridden father who reach out tentatively to each other and acknowledge that showing emotions is essential to communication among friends. The story also explores the growing friendship between Shane and Casey, a neighbouring girl.
Suggested Use: Grade 6 - Drug Addictions and Gambling; Grade 7 - Alcohol and Other Drugs; Grade 8 - Family Structures, Roles, and Responsibilities; Grade 9 - Tragic Death and Suicide
Other Use: English Language Arts: Grades 6 to 9
Cowboys Don't Quit (Print-Fiction). Halvorson, Marilyn. Stoddart Publishing Co. Ltd. (LRDC), 1994. 151 p. Order no. 14027 ($4.90 pbk.).
(CAN) In this sequel to Cowboys Don't Cry, Shane, with the help of a neighbouring friend, Casey, leaves his ranch in Alberta to search for his alcoholic father. Following his father's planned route through Montana, Shane encounters several set-backs. As Casey consistently demonstrates her good humour, determination, and brash ingenuity, Shane grows to appreciate her unconditional friendship. This is a high-interest journey story in which all's well that ends well.
Suggested Use: Grade 6 - Drug Addictions and Gambling; Grade 7 - Alcohol and Other Drugs; Grade 8 - Family Structures, Roles, and Responsibilities; Grade 9 - Tragic Death and Suicide
Other Use: English Language Arts: Grades 6 to 9
Crash (Print-Fiction). Spinelli, Jerry. Knopf, Alfred A. (RAN), 1995. 162 p. ISBN 0-679-87957-9 ($21.00 hdc.). ISBN 0-679-88550-1 ($6.50 pbk.).
Crash Coogan is a seventh-grade football player who has always used his strength to get what he wants. His gradual transformation from bully to sensitive friend is an engaging, funny story that explores dealing with peer pressure, changing relationships among family members, and doing what is right.
Suggested Use: Grade 7 - Assertiveness Skills; Peer Pressure; Grade 8 - Family Structures, Roles, and Responsibilities
Other Use: English Language Arts: Grades 6 to 9
Crazy Lady! (Print-Fiction). Conly, Jane Leslie. HarperCollins Pubs., Inc. (HCP), 1993. 180 p. ISBN 0-06-440571-0 ($6.95 pbk.).
Vernon is a young man whose mother has recently died. He comes to acknowledge his loss and his own sense of personal strength through a developing friendship with an eccentric, alcoholic woman and her son, Ronald, who has an intellectual disability. The issues of peer pressure, family rivalries, alcoholism, and learning disabilities are addressed through the eyes of a teenager. This Newbery Honor book is an exceptional portrayal of the strengths and frailties of human nature and of the dignity of people with varying abilities. Note: This book uses dated terminology regarding disabilities and contains some coarse language.
Suggested Use: Grade 7 - Alcohol and Other Drugs; Peer Pressure; Grade 8 - Family Structures, Roles, and Responsibilities
Other Use: English Language Arts: Grades 6 to 9