The D- Poems of Jeremy Bloom: A Collection of Poems About School, Homework, and Life (Sort of)DareD.A.R.E. to Be Aware Series Dear Diary, I'm Pregnant: Teenagers Talk About Their PregnancyDecisions (Decisions & Actions) Decisions, Decisions: What's a Teenager to Do?Developing Internal Self-EsteemDiabetesThe Digital EnvironmentDinner for Two/Dîner IntimeDirectory of Health ResourcesDirty BusinessDiseases and People SeriesDiversity in the Classroom SeriesDiving for the MoonDoes AIDS Hurt?: Educating Young Children About AIDS: Suggestions for Parents, Teachers and Other Care Providers of Children to Age 10. 2nd ed.Don't Worry About Me, I'm Just CrazyDouble Dutch - Double Jeopardy Dr. Ruth Talks About Grandparents: Advice for Kids on Making the Most of a Special RelationshipDrawing the Line: A Resource for the Prevention of Problem Gambling: Volume I, Junior HighThe Drug Abuse Prevention Library SeriesDrug Education: Grades 5-9The Drug Library SeriesDrugs and Anger. 1st ed.Drugs and Disease. 1st ed.Drugs and Eating Disorders. 1st ed.Drugs and Peer Pressure. 1st ed.The D- Poems of Jeremy Bloom: A Collection of Poems About School, Homework, and Life (Sort of) (Print-Anthology). Korman, Bernice and Korman, Gordon. Scholastic Canada Ltd. (SCH), 1992. 97 p. ISBN 0-590-44819-6 ($3.60 pbk.).
(CAN) The humourous poems in this collection are organized as a chronicle of one young student's school year. The poems describe Jeremy's day-to-day problems, interests, and relationships with his teachers and parents. An introduction and epilogue provide a framework for Jeremy's thoughts. Included are a table of contents and a brief note about the authors.
Suggested Use: Grade 6 - Body Image and Nutrition; Personal Standards; Self-concept
Other Use: English Language Arts: Grades 6 to 9
Dare (Print-Fiction). Halvorson, Marilyn. Irwin Publishing Inc. (LRDC), 1988. 191 p. Order no. 12306 ($4.90 pbk.).
(CAN) This is an action story set in rural Alberta that provides thought-provoking ideas about decisions of young teens. Dare is a tough street kid in trouble at school and around town. When his grandmother dies, Dare and his studious younger brother are taken in by a teacher who invites them to live at her ranch.
Suggested Use: Grade 8 - Family Structures, Roles, and Responsibilities
Other Use: English Language Arts: Grades 6 to 9
D.A.R.E. to Be Aware Series (Video). Please refer to the title: Angela's Story.
Dear Diary, I'm Pregnant: Teenagers Talk About Their Pregnancy (Print-Non-Fiction). Englander, Anrenee. Annick Press (FIR), 1997. 160 p. ISBN 1-55037-440-0 ($9.95 pbk.).
(CAN) In this book, ten pregnant teenagers express their needs, interests, decisions, and choices regarding motherhood, adoption, and abortion. They discuss their present problems and their plans for the future. Also included is an information-packed chapter written by a nurse who offers guidance for pregnant teenagers. Please note that coarse language is used in some of the stories. The book contains a table of contents.
Suggested Use: Grade 9 - Abstinence, STDs, Pregnancy, and Contraception
Decisions (Decisions & Actions) (Video). (Your Choice...Our Chance Series). Agency for Instructional Technology (MGR), 1990. 15 min. Dup. order no. V3506. Teacher's Guide for series - Order no. G3498 ($2.25 loose-leaf).
Twelve-year-old James is under stress because of his parents' divorce, his mother's long work hours, his father's departure from town, and his responsibility for his younger brother. Although he is a talented drummer, even his work in the school band is slipping, and he misses his father's encouragement and coaching. In spite of the support offered by his band director, who is considering nominating James for a music camp scholarship, he gives in to his feelings of powerlessness, breaks his drum, and yields to pressure from Andy (and the bribe of a new drum) to spend the evening drinking. His actions have disastrous results when, during a fire, his drink-induced sleepiness endangers his little brother. However, with another decisive act, he casts off Andy's influence, takes charge of himself again, and returns the drum that Andy has given him. Supporting print material is available from Media Group.
Suggested Use: Grade 6 - Drug Addictions and Gambling; Grade 7 - Alcohol and Other Drugs; Grade 8 - Family Structures, Roles, and Responsibilities
Decisions, Decisions: What's a Teenager to Do? (Video). Cambridge Educational (MGR), 1990. 22 min. Dup. order no. V13.
This program presents a thorough model to assist students in making responsible judgements. Identifying the problem and gathering all the data necessary to make a decision is the first step of the process. The second step is to examine the options and weigh the consequences of each. The third step is to make a decision and accept responsibility for the consequences of the choice. The final step is to evaluate the decision and to learn from it. The program emphasizes that everyone makes mistakes, but mistakes can be corrected. This straightforward program stresses that having a clearly defined and understood set of values can make decisions easier.
Suggested Use: Grade 6 - Decision-making Process; Grade 7 - Decision-making Process; Grade 8 - Decision-making Process; Grade 9 - Decision-making Process
Developing Internal Self-Esteem (Video). Audio Cine Films Inc. (ELM), 1994. 120 min. Order no. ASD100 ($79.99).
This two-hour teacher resource presents self-esteem as five attitudinal skills: internal source, unique talents, positive focus, personal integrity, and humanness. An educator addresses how these attitudinal skills look and sound in day-to-day behaviours and gives examples of ways teachers can help students develop internal self-esteem.
Suggested Use: Grade 6 - Self-concept
Diabetes (Print-Non-Fiction). Silverstein, Alvin, Silverstein, Virginia and Silverstein, Robert. (Diseases and People Series). Enslow Pubs., Inc. (SBC), 1994. 128 p. ISBN 0-89490-464-7 ($29.95 hdc.).
This book explains diabetes including causes, symptoms, and treatment. It offers insights from people who have the disease and describes the new research and technology that make living with diabetes easier. The text is interspersed with several black-and-white illustrations. Included are a table of contents, a glossary, a bibliography, and an index.
Suggested Use: Grade 9 - Chronic Illness
The Digital Environment (Video). (Kids From Caos: The First Season Series). Video Project, The (MGR), 1995. 29 min. Dup. order no. V6606.
This video offers an exciting look at how computers and other advanced technologies are helping us to better understand and preserve our planet and recreate the past.
Suggested Use: Grade 8 - Protecting the Environment and the Health of People
Dinner for Two/Dîner Intime (Video). (ShowPeace Series). National Film Board of Canada (NFB), 1996. 8 min. Order no. C0096 051 ($29.95).
(CAN) In this wordless, animated video, two chameleons disrupt peace in the rainforest when they argue over their dinner. Finally, a frog helps to resolve the conflict by becoming a mediator.
Suggested Use: Grade 7 - Conflict Resolution
Directory of Health Resources (Print-Non-Fiction). Population Health Branch (PHB), 1998. 83 p. No order number is required. ($Free pbk.).
(SK) This comprehensive, five-part directory was produced to raise awareness of the health resources that are available in Canada. The first part is a subject index that lists the organizations under specific topics (e.g., accident prevention/safety) and the page numbers on which they can be found. The second part is an alphabetical listing of organizations that includes brief descriptions of the organizations and information on how to contact them. The third part is a national health organizations and associations index that provides information on how to contact nationally based health-related organizations. The fourth part is a Saskatchewan health districts index that offers a map of the health districts and information on how to contact them. The fifth part is a government department index that offers information on how to contact health-related government departments. A table of contents and an alphabetical list of the titles of the organization are also included. Please note that each school may order up to five copies free of charge.
Suggested Use: Grade 6; Grade 7; Grade 8; Grade 9; Teacher Reference
Dirty Business (Video). Sunburst Communications (SUN), 1988. 24 min. Order no. 2315-03 ($169.95).
Featuring the award-winning, anti-smoking, media advertisements created by media specialist, Tony Schwartz, this video alerts viewers to the dangers and consequences of smoking. It attacks the tobacco industry and relays a powerful anti-smoking message.
Suggested Use: Grade 9 - Tobacco Industry
Diseases and People Series (Print-Non-Fiction). Please refer to the titles: Common Cold and Flu, Diabetes, and Tuberculosis.
Diversity in the Classroom Series (Print-Non-Fiction). The Saskatchewan Professional Development Unit. Saskatchewan Instructional Development (LRDC), 1996. Pgn. varies. Order numbers follow. ($12.00 pbk.).
(SK) This series contains valuable information on various aspects of diversity in the classroom. Titles in the series include:
Aboriginal Cultures and Perspectives: Making a Difference in the Classroom Order no. 7229
Creating an Inclusive Classroom: Integrating Special Needs Students Order no. 7231
Growing Stronger: Teaching and Learning Responsibility Order no. 7227
Honouring Diversity in the Classroom: Challenges and Reflections Order no. 7225
Multicultural Connections: Exploring Strategies and Issues Order no. 7226
Planning Together: Positive Classroom Environments Order no. 7228
A Voice for all Students: Realizing Gender Equity in Schools Order no. 7230
Suggested Use: Grade 6; Grade 7; Grade 8; Grade 9; Teacher Reference
Diving for the Moon. 1st ed. (Print-Fiction). Bantle, Lee F. Macmillan Publishing Co., Inc. (LRDC), 1995. 163 p. Order no. 8298 ($17.70 hdc.).
As Caroline's sixth grade comes to an end, she learns that her best friend, Josh, has tested positive for HIV due to a blood transfusion. Josh and Caroline's summer experiences at the lake reveal a story of hope, facing challenges, and of the survival of a precious friendship.
Suggested Use: Grade 6 - HIV/AIDS Education
Other Use: English Language Arts: Grades 6 to 9
Does AIDS Hurt?: Educating Young Children About AIDS: Suggestions for Parents, Teachers and Other Care Providers of Children to Age 10. 2nd ed. (Print-Non-Fiction). Quackenbush, Marcia and Villarreal, Sylvia. ETR Associates (LRDC), 1992. 149 p. Order no. 8823 ($30.00 pbk.).
This practical resource, written by authors sensitive to the developmental needs of young children, emphasizes the use of age-appropriate responses to children's questions. Classroom examples demonstrate effective ways to provide relevant and appropriate AIDS education for young students. The topics covered include:
Although intended for Elementary Level teachers, this book contains information that is useful for Middle Level teachers as well. Please note that this resource includes highly sensitive information that some readers may consider to be offensive. Included are a table of contents, a bibliography, and a list of American information sources.
Suggested Use: Grade 6 - HIV/AIDS Education; Grade 7 - HIV/AIDS Education; Grade 8 - HIV/AIDS Education; Grade 9 - HIV/AIDS Education; Teacher Reference
Don't Worry About Me, I'm Just Crazy (Print-Fiction). Godfrey, Martyn. Stoddart Publishing Co. Ltd. (LRDC), 1992. 100 p. Order no. 15691 ($4.90 pbk.).
(CAN) Robert "Roob" Fowler is a laid-back Grade 8 student whose antics frequently get him into trouble. But behind his wise-cracking exterior is a responsible and thoughtful young man. Robert shows good judgement in coping with his irresponsible father who is an alcoholic author. When his best friend considers suicide to get the attention of his over-demanding father, Robert also demonstrates courage. This is a humourous view of young people coping with unhappy circumstances.
Suggested Use: Grade 8 - Decision-making Process
Other Use: English Language Arts: Grades 6 to 9
Double Dutch - Double Jeopardy (Video). Durrin Productions (KIN), 1991. 18 min. Order no. 2387/0540 ($367.00).
This video features a 20-year-old AIDS victim who discusses HIV/AIDS with a young class of students who are on the verge of puberty. It offers a candid discussion on how AIDS is and is not transmitted and stresses prevention by avoiding drugs, alcohol, and unprotected sex. The program is enhanced with world-class rope jumping and catchy rap songs. Watching this video is comparable to having a skilled guest speaker in the classroom. The presenter offers information that is age appropriate and supports the Grade 6 curriculum. Please note that this video is available for preview from the Regional Offices of Education.
Suggested Use: Grade 6 - HIV/AIDS Education
Dr. Ruth Talks About Grandparents: Advice for Kids on Making the Most of a Special Relationship (Print-Non-Fiction). Westheimer, Dr. Ruth K. and Lehu, Pierre A. Farrar, Straus & Giroux, Inc. (UTP), 1997. 104 p. ISBN 0-374-31873-5 ($26.75 hdc.).
Dr. Ruth advises children to treasure their grandparents and to care for them. She suggests ways to enhance the grandparent-grandchild relationship. Delightful black-and-white cartoons are sprinkled throughout the text. Included is a table of contents.
Suggested Use: Grade 8 - Family Structures, Roles, and Responsibilities
Drawing the Line: A Resource for the Prevention of Problem Gambling: Volume I, Junior High (Print-Non-Fiction). Nova Scotia Department of Health (NSG), 1997. 187 p. ISBN 0-88871-449-1 ($75.00 spiral-bound).
(CAN) This resource for the prevention of problem gambling was designed to support Nova Scotia's Grades 7-9 Personal Development and Relationships Curriculum. It includes background information and detailed teacher friendly lesson plans supplemented with black-line masters and transparencies. The goal of the material is to help students recognize the line between responsible and harmful risk taking, and between social and problem gambling. The lessons could easily be adapted to fit the decision-making process of the Health Education Curriculum.
Suggested Use: Grade 6 - Drug Addictions and Gambling; Grade 7 - Gambling; Grade 8 - Gambling; Grade 9 - Gambling; Teacher Reference
The Drug Abuse Prevention Library Series (Print-Non-Fiction). Please refer to the titles: Caffeine and Nicotine, Drugs and Anger, Drugs and Eating Disorders, Drugs and Peer Pressure, and Inhalants.
Drug Education: Grades 5-9 (Poster). Sunburst Communications (LRDC), 1995. Order no. 8467 ($23.25).
This colourful set of 42.5 cm (17 in.) by 55 cm (22 in.) posters offers attractive photographs of students that make statements regarding leading a healthy, drug-free lifestyle.
Suggested Use: Grade 6 - Drug Addictions and Gambling; Grade 7 - Alcohol and Other Drugs
The Drug Library Series (Print-Non-Fiction). Please refer to the titles: Alcohol, Nicotine, and Steroids.
Drugs and Anger. 1st ed. (Print-Non-Fiction). Rawls, Bea O'Donnell. (The Drug Abuse Prevention Library Series). Rosen Publishing Group (SBC), 1995. 64 p. ISBN 0-8239-1706-1 ($26.95 hdc.).
This American book discusses the connections between drugs and anger, the differences between good anger and bad anger, ways to handle stress, and anger management. 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 - Assertiveness Skills; Alcohol and Other Drugs
Drugs and Disease. 1st ed. (Print-Non-Fiction). Harris, Jacqueline L. (Bodies in Crisis Series). Twenty First Century Bks. (VAN), 1993. 64 p. ISBN 0-8050-2602-9 ($27.40 hdc.).
This book explains the nature of drugs, their effects on the body, the patterns and biological causes of addiction, and the consequences of drug abuse. 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 6 - Drug Addictions and Gambling; Grade 7 - Alcohol and Other Drugs
Drugs and Eating Disorders. 1st ed. (Print-Non-Fiction). Sherry, Clifford J. (The Drug Abuse Prevention Library Series). Rosen Publishing Group (SBC), 1994. 64 p. ISBN 0-8239-1540-9 ($26.95 hdc.).
This American book discusses how and when eating disorders begin, what products people abuse, and how to get help. 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 - Body Image and Nutrition; Drug Addictions and Gambling; Grade 7 - Alcohol and Other Drugs; Grade 8 - Eating Disorders
Drugs and Peer Pressure. 1st ed. (Print-Non-Fiction). Myers, Arthur. (The Drug Abuse Prevention Library Series). Rosen Publishing Group (SBC), 1995. 64 p. ISBN 0-8239-2066-6 ($26.95 hdc.).
This American book discusses how just being a teenager is a pressure situation, whether drugs are fun or poison, how to say no and still look cool, and how to get help. 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; Peer Pressure