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Deadly Desires

For Teachers 6th - 12th

A lesson on STD's captures learners with shocking statistics. Small groups create informational brochures on specific STD's, which they will present to the class. The links for research are overall excellent, but should be previewed for...

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Why Size Matters

For Teachers 6th - 11th

Learners examine the concept of body image. In this current events lesson, students research selected websites for information about fashion models, plastic surgery, and advertising. Learners share and discuss their findings.

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Kids Health: How the Body Works

For Students 3rd - 8th

A colorful, interactive site for kids and teens. A holistic approach to learning about your body, including topics such as feelings, drugs, injuries, and other health issues. Available in Spanish.

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Orca Book Publishers: Breathless Teaching Guide [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th

In Breathless, Beverly tries to lose weight by depriving herself of food, which makes her weak and compromises her ability to defend herself when Garth, her diving instructor, is sexually aggressive towards her. This teacher's guide for...

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Orca Book Publishers: Bull's Eye Teaching Guide [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th

Bull's Eye by Sarah N. Harvey is about a girl's discovery that her aunt was really her birth mother. She runs away to learn the truth about her family history and has many experiences, both good and bad. In the end, she and the aunt who...

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Orca Book Publishers: Chill Teaching Guide [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th

Two high school friends disagree on the motive behind a teacher's unkind behaviour and it tests their friendship. This teacher's guide for Chill by Colin Frizzell includes a book summary, discussion topics and teaching ideas.

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Orca Book Publishers: Death Wind Teaching Guide [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th

In Death Wind by William Bell, Allie chooses to run away from home rather than face her problems. When she is returning, a tornado strikes, destroying her home, and she fears for her family's safety. This teacher's guide includes a book...

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Orca Book Publishers: Fastback Beach Teaching Guide [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th

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'...

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Orca Book Publishers: Overdrive: Teaching Guide [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th

After helping his brother with his car, Jake borrows it and gets involved in a street race. The other car crashes. Jake eventually realizes he must own up to his part in it. This teacher's guide for "Overdrive" by Eric Walters includes a...

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Orca Book Publishers: Responsible: Teaching Guide [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th

In "Responsible" by Darlene Ryan, Kevin falls in with the wrong crowd, as he usually does whenever his family moves. But this time, the leader, Nick, is into intimidation of a girl called Erin. When Kevin realizes that Erin is to be...

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Orca Book Publishers: 'In a Flash' Teaching Guide [Pdf]

For Teachers 4th - 7th

In a Flash by Canadian author Eric Walters is about a boy who plans flash mob events where a large group of teens do something outrageous. The girl he wants to impress thinks these are not smart and he sets out to change her mind. This...

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Orca Book Publishers: 'Mirror Image' Teaching Guide [Pdf]

For Teachers 4th - 7th

Mirror Image by Canadian author K. L. Denman is about the perceptions two teenage girls have of each other and how this changes as they get to know and appreciate one another.

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Orca Book Publishers: 'Truth' Teaching Guide [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th

Ian's parents go on vacation and leave him on his own, which he sees as an opportunity to have a large party. But a friend of the parents comes to check on him and is murdered. No one will talk and two school newspaper reporters put...

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Orca Book Publishers: Saving Grace Teaching Guide [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th

After initially giving up her baby for adoption, Evie steals her back because she believes the baby is not being properly cared for. When the baby gets sick, Evie must make the difficult decision to get medical help and thus be...

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Orca Book Publishers: Hit Squad Teaching Guide [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th

Hit Squad by James Heneghan is about a group of girls who decide to fight back against bullies at school. At first they feel empowered, but then an innocent person gets killed. This teacher's guide includes a book summary, discussion...

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Orca Book Publishers: Home Invasion Teaching Guide [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th

In Home Invasion by Monique Polak, Josh, who is unhappy living with his new stepfather, sneaks into other families' homes to see how they live. In the process, he is able to help stop a home invader in the neighborhood. This teacher's...

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Orca Book Publishers: House Party Teaching Guide [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th

When Casey's parents leave her on her own, she and her friend Jen plan a small party. But the invitation is shared over the Internet, hundreds of teens arrive, her parent's house is wrecked and the police arrive. This teacher's guide for...

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Orca Book Publishers: i.d. Teaching Guide [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th

Unhappy with his life at home and school, Chris sees his chance to become someone else when he finds a wallet with an I.D. in it. Then he is arrested for using the credit and debit cards. This teaching guide for I.D. by Vicki Grant...

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Orca Book Publishers: Juice Teaching Guide [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th

Steroids are distributed to players on a high school football team, many of them without their knowledge. The coach is arrested when it is discovered. This teaching guide for "Juice" by Eric Walters includes a book summary, discussion...

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Orca Book Publishers: Kicked Out Teaching Guide [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th

In "Kicked Out" by Beth Goobie, Dime is unhappy at home and moves in with her quadriplegic brother who helps her learn to love herself. This teacher's guide includes a book summary, discussion topics and teaching ideas.

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Orca Book Publishers: 'Lockdown' Teaching Guide [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th

Lockdown by Diane Tullson looks at what could happen when a student brings a gun to school, intent on revenge. This teacher's guide includes a book summary, discussion topics and teaching ideas.

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Orca Book Publishers: Watch Me Teaching Guide [Pdf]

For Teachers 4th - 7th

In Watch Me by Norah McClintock, Kaz yields to temptation and steals an elderly lady's purse after initially setting out to help her get up from a fall. Then he learns he must confront the serious consequences of his actions. This...

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Orca Book Publishers: Who Owns Kelly Paddik? Teaching Guide [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th

Kelly's pain over past sexual abuse causes her to behave in a way that lands her in a secure facility, where she is tormented by other inmates. Eventually she begins to ask for the help she needs in order to heal. This teacher's guide...

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Orca Book Publishers: My Time as Caz Hazard Teaching Guide [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th

After continually getting into trouble at school for bullying, and being suspended for violence, Caz and her friend Amanda must deal with the suicide of a girl they had picked on. Many issues come into play in this novel - peer...

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