Creator: Century Council | visit site
Grade Range: 4 - 8
The site uses teen role models to show students how to eat nutritious foods, exercise, participate in sports, etc. in order to stay healthy. This site encourages preteens and young teems to stay active, achieve academically, and involve themselves in community projects. You can become a member of the Ask, Listen, Learn team with a simple registration (a parent’s email address is required). The site uses those who’ve registered as their "superstars," those whose stories and life habits appear on the pages. The motto for the activities on these pages is "Say yes to a healthy lifestyle, and no to underage drinking." The site includes the "Ecochallenge" which helps students become more aware of their environment. The site was originally designed to help combat underage drinking and drunk driving. However, there are many other topics here to explore.
In the Classroom
Have your students create an online photo essay about themselves, modeling the project on Lolo’s page which emphasizes the whole person: one’s body, spirit, emotional well-being, community participation, etc. Use a tool such as Web Poster Wizard (<a href="/single.cfm?id=7332">reviewed here</a>) or PicLits (<a href="/single.cfm?id=9822">reviewed here</a>), or use an online poster creator, such as Padlet (<a href="/single.cfm?id=10007">reviewed here</a>). Have students make checklists for themselves following the criteria they notice in the other stories at this site. rn<br><br>rnBe sure to include this link on your class website as parents may be interested in exploring this site.
At Home
Encourage the preteens and teens in your family to read and participate in some of the fun activities and games from this site. Use this site to start open communication about underage drinking.