Jericho. 1st ed.
Journey
The Journey Home
Junk Food: Nothing to Snickers About!
Just Chill! Dealing With Anger
Just Say Know to AIDS: Abstinence
Just the Weigh You Are: How to Be Fit and Healthy, Whatever Your Size
Kate's Story
Kicked Out
Kids From Caos: The First Season Series
Kids of Today
The Kids on the Block Book Series
Kids Out of Control
Kids With Courage: True Stories About Young People Making a Difference
Know About Mental Illness
Know About Series
Know Yourself: The Secret of Self-Esteem
Jericho. 1st ed. (Print-Fiction). Hickman, Janet. Greenwillow Bks. (HBG), 1994. 135 p. ISBN 0-688-13398-3 ($19.00 hdc.).
In this gripping intergenerational novel, 12-year-old Angela's experiences tending her great-grandmother (Grandmin) are intertwined with the elderly woman's reminiscences of her own youth. This touching story weaves together the lives of four generations of women as they care for each other during Grandmin's last few confused days. The book illustrates the family's concern for the care of their elderly loved ones, young people's attitudes towards older people's occasional memory lapses, and elderly people's sense of loss for the long-past world of their youth.
Suggested Use: Grade 8 - Family Structures, Roles, and Responsibilities; Grade 9 - Chronic Illness
Other Use: English Language Arts: Grades 6 to 9
Journey (Print-Fiction). MacLachlan, Patricia. Dell Publishing Co., Inc. (LRDC), 1991. 83 p. Order no. 14093 ($2.90 pbk.).
When their mother abandons them, 11-year-old Journey and his older sister Cat are left in the care of their grandparents. Through a growing interest in his grandfather's photography, Journey gains an understanding of his mother's character and reasons for leaving them. The photographs reassure Journey that he is loved. He also learns that the camera is a means of focusing on ideas that he would otherwise miss. This is a gentle, easily read novel told by Journey, whose search for clues to a happier past leads him to a conclusion that the reader may have already predicted: his mother's leaving was inevitable, and his grief at her absence can be survived because of the love that surrounds him.
Suggested Use: Grade 8 - Divorce and Separation; Family Structures, Roles, and Responsibilities
Other Use: English Language Arts: Grades 6 to 9
The Journey Home (Print-Fiction). Meeds, Darlene. Saskatoon SAFE Communities Inc. (LRDC), 1998. 25 p. Order no. 8881 ($11.65 pbk.).
(SK, I/M) This is the poignant story of a young HIV/AIDS victim's journey home to his grandmother's home on the reserve to die. Danny believes that he acquired the virus through sharing dirty needles while injecting drugs. During his last days, he reacquaints himself with his younger brother, shares good times with him, and helps him to accept his death and to learn from it. Included at the end of the booklet is a three-page summary of what HIV and AIDS are, how people acquire HIV, and how they can prevent getting it.
Suggested Use: Grade 6 - HIV/AIDS Education; Grade 7 - HIV/AIDS Education; Grade 8 - HIV/AIDS Education; Grade 9 - HIV/AIDS Education
Junk Food: Nothing to Snickers About! (Video). Cambridge Educational (MCI), 1991. 45 min. Order no. 010031 ($119.00).
An eccentric elderly woman takes up the mission of improving five young people's eating habits. She suggests more nutritious alternatives to the junk and diet food that she catches them eating. The program is interspersed with segments of valuable factual information on food, healthy eating hints, and questions and answers that review the content given. It also discusses metabolism, exercise, cholesterol, and fast food.
Suggested Use: Grade 7 - Healthy Eating; Grade 9 - Promoting a Healthy School Food Policy
Other Use: Life Transitions 20/30; Wellness 10
Just Chill! Dealing With Anger (Video). Sunburst Communications (SUN), 1995. 33 min. Order no. 2517-03 ($199.95).
This video, accompanied by activities and suggestions in the teacher's guide, is designed to assist urban students to deal constructively with angry feelings. The scenarios and language used will be familiar to students in that setting. The situations chosen for the scenarios demonstrate that the loss of control that anger precipitates not only fails to bring about a desired goal, but can escalate into danger. Students are shown that they have the power to stay in control. Effective techniques for dealing with anger are presented and students are provided with opportunities and activities to practise these techniques.
Suggested Use: Grade 7 - Assertiveness Skills
Other Use: Students With Challenging Behaviours
Just Say Know to AIDS: Abstinence (Video). AIMS Education Foundation (CLC), 1993. 28 min. Order no. 1-8527 ($59.95). Circulating Copy - Order no. 1-8527C ($275.00).
This program takes a realistic look at AIDS including how HIV is contracted, symptoms of the disease, and cost of treatment. It includes testimonials by medical professionals and victims, including Magic Johnson. The program presents the abstinence message.
Suggested Use: Grade 7 - HIV/AIDS Education
Other Use: Wellness 10
Just the Weigh You Are: How to Be Fit and Healthy, Whatever Your Size (Print-Non-Fiction). Jonas, Steven and Konner, Linda. Chapters Publishing, Ltd. (ALL), 1997. 256 p. ISBN 0-39593-523-7 ($19.95 pbk.). ISBN 1-57630-026-9 ($35.00 hdc.).
A medical doctor, Dr. Steven Jonas, and a well-known fitness journalist, Linda Konner, introduce a holistic "Big Picture Plan for Health." This book explains their plan which emphasizes: accepting yourself, improving nutrition without dieting, exercising moderately, managing daily stresses, and giving up unhealthy habits such as smoking. It includes profiles of people who have abandoned the dieting roller coaster and embraced a healthier lifestyle. Included are a table of contents, a list of resources, and an index.
Suggested Use: Grade 6 - Body Image and Nutrition; Grade 7 - Healthy Eating; Teacher Reference
Kate's Story (Kit). Coward, Cathie and Oosthoek, Sharon. (The Southam Digital Witness Series). OZ New Media Inc. (MHR), 1995. ISBN 1-896295-04-5 ($24.95 kit).
(CAN) This is the touching photo essay of how an Ontario girl's life changed after she was diagnosed with cancer at the age of 11 years. The book and accompanying interactive CD-ROM provide information on the diagnosis, treatment (which included chemotherapy and the amputation of a leg), recovery, and the effect that the disease had on her family. The photographs are in black and white.
Suggested Use: Grade 9 - Chronic Illness
Kicked Out (Print-Fiction). Goobie, Beth. (Series 2000). Prentice Hall Ginn Canada (PRN), 1995. 90 p. ISBN 0-13-234378-9 ($8.82 pbk.).
(CAN) Set in Winnipeg, this very easily read story deals with Dime, a troubled teen who is rebelling against her parents. When Dime decides to live with her brother, who is disabled as the result of a car accident, she begins to work through her difficulties with her parents, an insensitive boyfriend, and a lack of self-esteem. The issues addressed in this book are relevant to many teenagers today.
Suggested Use: Grade 8 - Family Structures, Roles, and Responsibilities
Other Use: English Language Arts: Grades 6 to 9
Kids From Caos: The First Season Series (Video). Please refer to the title: The Digital Environment.
Kids of Today (Print-Non-Fiction). Saskatchewan Valley School Division, (SPMC), 1998. 154 p. ($Free binder).
(SK) Sandra Friedman's Girls in the 90's provided the framework for this collection of activities designed to build resiliency in both male and female adolescents so that they have a positive self-image and are able to develop healthy eating and fitness habits. The activities relate to topics such as: self, feelings, the body, relationships with food, people, and school; family, the media, healthy eating, and gender socialization. These activities would be suitable for an after-school program or could be adapted to fit the decision-making process of the Health Education Curriculum. The binder contains a table of contents, program evaluation forms, and a bibliography of related resources. This program was distributed free of charge to each Saskatchewan School Division Office in May 1998. One copy per school is available from Saskatchewan Property Management Distribution Centre.
Suggested Use: Grade 6 - Body Image and Nutrition; Grade 7 - Healthy Eating; Grade 8 - Eating Disorders; Teacher Reference
The Kids on the Block Book Series (Print-Fiction). Please refer to the title: Friends for Life: Featuring Amy Wilson.
Kids Out of Control (Video). Films for the Humanities & Sciences Inc. (FFH), 1993. 25 min. Order no. ACC2384 ($89.95 U.S.).
This program discusses scenarios such as a Grade 8 student whose drug use completely altered his personality, a young girl who became severely depressed because of various pressures, and a teenage rape victim who ran away from home, attempted suicide, and became addicted to drugs. It helps teachers to determine if a child is in need of help, discusses how society is attempting to deal with troubled children, and offers an inside look at a group therapy session.
Suggested Use: Grade 6 - Drug Addictions and Gambling; Grade 7 - Alcohol and Other Drugs; Grade 9 - Tragic Death and Suicide; Teacher Reference
Kids With Courage: True Stories About Young People Making a Difference (Print-Non-Fiction). Lewis, Barbara A. Free Spirit Publishing, Inc. (LRDC), 1992. 175 p. Order no. 8841 ($20.90 pbk.).
This book presents stories about young people who have made the world a better place to live in because they have taken action to help in areas such as crime prevention, life-saving, and the environment. Black-and-white photographs enhance the text. Included are a table of contents and an index.
Suggested Use: Grade 6 - Personal Standards; Grade 7 - Assertiveness Skills; Grade 8 - Protecting the Environment and the Health of People
Other Use: English Language Arts: Grades 6 to 9
Know About Mental Illness (Print-Non-Fiction). Forsyth, Elizabeth H and Hyde, Margaret O. (Know About Series). Walker & Co. (ALL), 1996. 131 p. ISBN 0-8027-8428-3 ($22.95 hdc.).
This book offers information on the causes, misconceptions, effects, diagnosis, and treatment of mental illnesses. It covers attention deficit disorder, anorexia, bulimia, obsessive compulsive disorder, phobias, autism, panic disorder, schizophrenia, and depression. Included are a table of contents, a list of American support organizations, a bibliography, and an index.
Suggested Use: Grade 8 - Eating Disorders; Grade 9 - Chronic Illness
Know About Series (Print-Non-Fiction). Please refer to the title: Know About Mental Illness.
Know Yourself: The Secret of Self-Esteem (Video). Sunburst Communications (SUN), 1996. 28 min. Order no. 2376-03 ($169.95).
This video is based loosely on Myer-Briggs personality typing. It is designed to help students identify differences in personality and see how behavioural preferences are related to personality type. The video helps students begin to understand where they fit in by helping them identify their own personality characteristics. It also helps them understand how the behaviour of others relates to personality type. The video makes it clear that no one personality type is more desirable than another-each type has a value in the fabric of society and each person is a unique combination of traits. Knowing more about their own personality type helps students see themselves as worthwhile and assists them in understanding why people are the way they are. Several segments are presented and short quizzes help students understand where they fit in their lifeworld. There are many opportunities for discussion. The program is especially suitable for students with difficulties related to social skills, peer/family relationships, and self-esteem.
Suggested Use: Grade 6 - Self-concept
Other Use: Students With Challenging Behaviours