Taking it to the Net


1			Sharon wonders why young Aboriginal Canadians are more vulnerable to suicide, alcohol and drug addiction, unwed pregnancy, and gambling. What are the underlying causes? What is being done to intervene? What more could be done? www.parl.gc.ca/information/library/PRBpubs/mr131-e.htm




2			Jared is the student member of his high school's substance abuse awareness educational forum. He has been asked to address the incoming frosh on the latest statistics about teen use of tobacco, marijuana, cocaine, heroin, alcohol, and methamphetamine. What information should his report focus on to best educate the group? http://rileychildrenshospital.com/parents-and-patients/wellness-center/commed/alcohol-drug-prevention-statistics.jsp http://www.ctf-fce.ca/e/publications/health_learning/Issue5/Issue5_Article8_EN.pdf




3			Mrs. Rice, an elementary school principal, wants to help prepare her fourth-grade students for transition to middle school. What can parents, teachers, and students do to prepare for a smooth transition? www.ericdigests.org/1999-2/middle.htm