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| Write With Friends! | A writer doesn't have to muse alone in her room ALL the time. Grab your friends and get ready for some craaaaazy creative fun!<br /> <br /> | ![][8514]**Stuff You Need:** * 4 people, minimum * 1 sheet of paper per person * 1 pen or pencil per person * 1 photograph (preferably cut from a magazine or a photo that other participants have not seen before) * Creativity and SILLINESS! **Directions:** Sit in a circle. Make sure that everyone has a piece of paper and a pen or pencil. 1) Pass the photograph around the circle so that everyone sees it. An ad from a magazine or candid shots of celebrities doing silly things usually works best. 2) Once everyone has seen the photograph, place it in the middle of the circle. 3) Allow five minutes for each person to write three sentences that begin a story behind the photograph. 4) After five minutes, tell each girl to pass her paper to the girl on her left. 5) Continue the story that the person on your right has begun. Don’t write more than three sentences in one sitting. 6) Pass the sheets around and continue each story until you have your original story back in your hands. 7) Read all the zany stories aloud! *For even sillier stories, let everyone’s paper go around the circle two (or more) times before you write an ending!* [8514]: /content_images/0000/8514/articles_writing_friends_thumb.jpg | 1 | 1 | 61646 | 4 | 1 | Show | Edit | Destroy |
| How Do I Love Thee? | ![maeve_heart_bg.gif][5129]Sonnet 43, “How Do I Love Thee?” _Elizabeth Barrett Browning_ How do I love thee? Let me count the ways. I love thee to the depth and breadth and height [5129]: /content_images/0000/5129/maeve_heart_bg_small.gif | Sonnet 43, “How Do I Love Thee?” _Elizabeth Barrett Browning_ How do I love thee? Let me count the ways. I love thee to the depth and breadth and height My soul can reach, when feeling out of sight For the ends of being and ideal grace. I love thee to the level of every day's Most quiet need, by sun and candle-light. I love thee freely, as men strive for right. I love thee purely, as they turn from praise. I love thee with the passion put to use In my old griefs, and with my childhood's faith. I love thee with a love I seemed to lose With my lost saints. I love thee with the breath, Smiles, tears, of all my life; and, if God choose, I shall but love thee better after death. *Elizabeth Barrett Browning lived in England during the early 1800s. She was one of the most respected female writers of that century.* | 0 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 1 | Show | Edit | Destroy |
| Your Writing Style! | ![book1_quiz.gif][3541]**1) What’s your favorite class?** a. Science! I loooove to dissect! b. Recess. I get to talk to my friends, play some four square, you know, relax. c. Any class with essays. I do better with essays than tests. d. Math. I like finding a definite answer.<br /> <br /> [3541]: /content_images/0000/3541/book1_quiz_tiny.gif | **1) What’s your favorite class?** a. Science! I loooove to dissect! b. Recess. I get to talk to my friends, play some four square, you know, relax. c. Any class with essays. I do better with essays than tests. d. Math. I like finding a definite answer more than writing about something. **2) How do you come up with titles for your school projects?** a. I stick “amazing” in front of whatever I’m doing. “The Amazing English Essay,” “The Amazing Papier Mache Volcano” ...you know. b. I take a couple parts of the project and try to come up with a pun or something clever sounding. c. I just call it what it is. d. I name it something totally random. Keep 'em guessing, I always say! **3) Before I go to bed every night, I...** a. write in my journal. b. pick out my outfit for the next day. c. cram for the next day’s test. d. meditate. **4) My favorite author is:** a. Does *Sports Illustrated* count as an author? b. Does Zac Efron have a book? c. I don’t know. That last book we read in class was OK. Who wrote that? d. J.K. Rowling. She’s such a great storyteller and she’s so creative. **5) Your worst habit is:** a. Biting my nails. b. Picking on my little brother. He’s so annoying! c. Daydreaming. d. Losing things. Scoring: 1. a – 3 b – 2 c – 4 d – 1 2. a – 2 b – 4 c – 1 d – 3 3. a – 4 b – 2 c – 1 d – 3 4. a – 2 b – 1 c – 3 d – 4 5. a – 1 b – 2 c – 4 d – 3 **5-8 points:** You’re an **unexpected** writer. People sometimes think you wouldn’t like writing at all, but you really get into telling it like it is. **9-12 points:** You’re an **active** writer. You get your best ideas from living life to the fullest! **13-16 points:** You’re an **introspective** writer. Your best ideas come from within yourself and your own amazing imagination. **17-20 points:** You’re a **classic** writer. You know that practice makes perfect, and you draw ideas from everything around you. | 1 | 1 | 61646 | 4 | 1 | Show | Edit | Destroy |
| Ask Jill: Growing Up | ![][9174]Complicated questions about growing up? [9174]: /content_images/0000/9174/JZRutledge_thumb.jpg | ![][9174]Teen psychotherapist Jill Zimmerman Rutledge responds to what’s on YOUR mind. [Friend Jill on Club BSG!](http://beta.beaconstreetgirls.com/friendship/create?login=Jill+Zimmerman+Rutledge) **1) My mom and my doctor keep talking about how my body is going to change. What if I don’t want it to?** **Jill:** It's normal for your body to change as you approach puberty. This can be an exciting time—after all, menstruation and your new shape mean that you're growing up! But this can also be a confusing time. School may be harder and friendships may be a lot more complicated—you may long for the days when you were little, your body was predictable, and life was simple! It's perfectly normal to have mixed feelings about your changing body and your changing life. It may help to talk to a friend or a trusted adult about your feelings. And, instead of fighting them or worrying about them, try to embrace the upcoming changes in your body as being natural and beautiful. **2) I’m developing way faster than my friends, and I feel super embarrassed about it. How should I deal?** **Jill:** It can be really hard to develop on a faster track than your friends. You may feel self-conscious about your body. At the same time, if you are one of the last to develop, you may also be self-conscious. You may wonder if you'll ever look like a woman! It's important to remember that just because we're different doesn't mean that we're inferior. If someone teases you because your body is more developed or less developed than everyone else, try not to let their rude comments get under your skin. Talk to someone about the situation so you can get some help putting your feelings into perspective. Whether you develop early or late is often determined by your genes. Remember—everyone catches up sooner or later. **3) All of a sudden, my clothes feel either too small or too tight. Does this mean I need to go on a diet?** **Jill:** It's absolutely necessary for girls to gain weight as they approach puberty. Our bodies need the weight to produce estrogen, an important hormone for women. So, it's perfectly normal for clothes to become too small or too tight a couple of years before menstruation. In fact, if girls don't gain weight around this time, it could lead to physical problems later. If your clothes are becoming too small, give them to your little sister or donate them to charity—and ask your mom if you can buy some new clothes that fit well and are flattering. Try to find clothes that are comfortable and accentuate your positive points. We all have them! If you are concerned that you are gaining too much weight, your doctor can tell you whether or not the weight gain is more than you need. She can also give you suggestions about how to lose weight safely. [9174]: /content_images/0000/9174/JZRutledge_thumb.jpg | 1 | 7 | 89572 | 13 | 1 | Show | Edit | Destroy |
| Get to Know... Kristi Yamaguchi | ![Olympic figure skating champion Kristi Yamaguchi][7064]Olympic gold medal-winner Kristi Yamaguchi is a champion on and off the ice! [7064]: /content_images/0000/7064/YamaguchiWhiteHighRes_medium.jpg | ![][8804]You might know Kristi from her reign as *Dancing with the Stars* champion -- she absolutely ROCKED in every ballroom dance she performed! In 1992, Kristi represented the United States in the Olympics held in Alberville, France. During her performance in the long program, Kristi was unstoppable—until she touched the ice with her hand to regain her balance after a triple loop. Despite that tense moment, Kristi took home the gold for the United States. After the Olympics, Kristi began skating professionally in shows like Stars on Ice. In 2003, Kristi created the Always Dream Foundation, which raises money for underprivileged children. Right now, Kristi’s foundation is planning to build a gianormous playground for kids!! Kristi is a fabulous skater, philanthropist, dancer, AND role model! Find out more about Kristi by visiting her web site, [www.kristiyamaguchi.com]( http://www.beaconstreetgirls.com/exit.php?hyp=http://www.kristiyamaguchi.com). *Photo courtesy of IMG* [8804]: /content_images/0000/8804/YamaguchiWhite_full.jpg | 1 | 7 | 61646 | 24 | 1 | Show | Edit | Destroy |
| Are YOU an Advice Diva? | ![book1_quiz.gif][3541]**1. At school, what’s your study style?** a. You stay pretty quiet, paying attention to what the teacher is saying and taking lots of notes. b. You ask a ton of questions to make sure you understand what’s being taught. c. You love to express your own opinion, so you really rock at class discussions. [3541]: /content_images/0000/3541/book1_quiz_tiny.gif | **1. At school, what’s your study style?** a. You stay pretty quiet, paying attention to what the teacher is saying and taking lots of notes. b. You ask a ton of questions to make sure you understand what’s being taught. c. You love to express your own opinion, so you really rock at class discussions. **2. Uh-oh! Two of your BFFs are in a fight. What do you do first?** a. Spend hours on the phone with each of them, letting them vent to you separately. b. Try to figure out what exactly happened between them by asking other people. c. Call one of them immediately and convince her to apologize to the other one. **3. One of your friends is being kinda quiet, and you know something is wrong. What do you do?** a. Wait for her to start talking about it. You don’t want to pry. b. Try to get her to open up by asking if everything is OK with her. c. Tell her you noticed she’s acting weird and directly ask her what’s up. **4. You’re doing a group project, and one of the members is slacking off. How do you deal?** a. At a group meeting, ask the group leader to go over what everyone’s supposed to be doing. b. In private, ask the group member if she needs any help with her part of the project. c. At a group meeting, ask the group member why she hasn’t started working on her part of the project yet. **5. When you have something really important to talk about with your friends, how do you do it?** a. On IM or in a note. b. On the phone. c. In person. **Mostly As… Peaceful Problem-Solver.** You friends love coming to you with their issues because you really listen to what they’re saying and never jump to conclusions. **Mostly Bs… Practical Problem-Solver.** Your friends appreciate the way you take time to figure out situations and offer sensible solutions. **Mostly Cs… Positive Problem-Solver.** You friends respect the way you don’t hesitate to express your real opinions, and they always turn to you for no-nonsense advice. | 1 | 8 | 61646 | 13 | 1 | Show | Edit | Destroy |
| Overwhelmed? | ![][8519]**Breathe.** It's easy to make careless mistakes when you're freaking out... [8519]: /content_images/0000/8519/articles_fitnfab_yoga_thumb.jpg | ![][8519]**Breathe.** It's easy to make careless mistakes when you're freaking out about something. Take a break, whether it's an hour playing outside or just one minute of fresh air. **Make Lists.** Make a list of everything you need to do during the week—school projects and tests, extracurricular activities. **Prioritize.** Look over your week and figure out what needs to be done first. Number the rest of the tasks in order of priority and get to work! [8519]: /content_images/0000/8519/articles_fitnfab_yoga_thumb.jpg | 1 | 8 | 89572 | 13 | 1 | Show | Edit | Destroy |
| Pick the Right Costume! | ![top-picks_maevesweeps.jpg][685]There are so many pretty costumes out there! Which one is right for you? <br /><br /> [685]: /content_images/0000/0685/top-picks_maevesweeps_small.jpg | There are so many pretty costumes out there! Which one is right for you? You've got the skills -- now get the style! **1) Shop within your budget.** Look at the super-expensive stuff to get ideas and inspiration, then find something similar in your price range. And remember--quality counts! The best costumes aren't outrageously expensive OR cheap and poorly made. **2) Match your costume to your music.** For example, if you’re skating to a song from *The Lion King*, you might want to choose colors like red, yellow, and brown to call to mind the African desert. **3) Choose a costume in a stretchy fabric.** It should move with you and not restrict your movement. The last thing you want on the ice is a costume that keeps you from doing your thing! | 1 | 7 | 61646 | 24 | 1 | Show | Edit | Destroy |
| Figure Skating Trivia Quiz | ![book1_quiz.gif][3541]**1) Which of these events is NOT an Olympic skating competition?** a. women’s singles b. pairs c. synchronized d. ice dancing <br /> <br /> <br /><br /> [3541]: /content_images/0000/3541/book1_quiz_small.gif | **1) Which of these events is NOT an Olympic skating competition?** a. women’s singles b. pairs c. synchronized d. ice dancing **2) What kind of jump begins with the skater facing forward?** a. Axel b. Lutz c. Salchow d. Loop **3) Which Olympic Gold Medalist also took "gold" on *Dancing with the Stars*?** a. Katarina Witt b. Tara Lipinski c. Oksana Baiul d. Kristi Yamaguchi **4) Which of these is NOT part of a figuring skating boot?** a. blade b. toe jamb c. hollow d. toe pick **5) Who is thought to have first combined dance with skating to create modern figure skating?** a. Sonja Henie b. Jackson Haines c. Ulrich Salchow d. Axel Paulsen **6) Which of these is NOT an element in synchronized skating?** a. Triangle b. Circle c. Wheel d. Block ANSWERS: 1) c, 2) a, 3) d, 4) b, 5) b, 6) a | 1 | 7 | 109 | 24 | 1 | Show | Edit | Destroy |
| No-Sew Pillow Cover | ![][8529]**Stuff You Need:** 1) Square pillow... [8529]: /content_images/0000/8529/articles_arts_ribbon_thumb.jpg | ![][8529]**Stuff You Need:** 1) Square pillow, any size. 2) A square of fabric in your favorite color or print. Each side of the fabric should measure two times the length of a side of the pillow, plus two inches. **Directions:** 1) Iron the fabric to remove any wrinkles. 2) Spread the fabric wrong side up on the floor or a table. (The “wrong side” is the side you don’t want to show in the finished pillow.) 3) Place the pillow diagonally in the center of the fabric. 4) Taking two opposite corners of the fabric, bring them to the center of the pillow and tie them in a knot. 5) Fold up the remaining two corners and tie them in a knot directly over the first knot. 6) Tuck in the edges of the fabric so no pillow shows. Fluff the ends of the knot or trim to the length you like. 7) Display your creation knot side down for a simple look or knot side up for a fancier twist. Instant decor change! [8529]: /content_images/0000/8529/articles_arts_ribbon_thumb.jpg | 1 | 8 | 89572 | 6 | 1 | Show | Edit | Destroy |
| The Cutting Edge | ![snowflake_small.gif][2961]Polished ice skating princess Kate is without a partner due to her prickly personality... [2961]: /content_images/0000/2961/snowflake_small.gif | **The Cutting Edge** (1992) Starring: Moira Kelly, D.B. Sweeney, Terry O’Quinn Rated: PG Polished ice skating princess Kate is without a partner due to her prickly personality—and no one will take the job! It looks like Kate is out of luck until a former hockey player, Doug, steps up to accept the challenge. But the pair fights like cats and dogs! Can they put their differences aside to make it all the way to the Olympics? Love *The Cutting Edge*? Check out the sequel, *The Cutting Edge II: Going for the Gold*, and the threequel, *The Cutting Edge III: Chasing the Dream*. | 1 | 7 | 61646 | 24 | 1 | Show | Edit | Destroy |
| Will Art Make You a Star? | ![book1_quiz.gif][3541]**1. If your school offered a new art class, what would you want it to be?** a. Something computer-based, like web design b. Something skills-based, like watercolor technique c. Something related to more than one type of art, like animation for television<br /> <br /><br /> [3541]:/content_images/0000/3541/book1_quiz_small.gif | **1. If your school offered a new art class, what would you want it to be?** a. Something computer-based, like web design b. Something skills-based, like watercolor technique c. Something related to more than one type of art, like animation for television **2. Your English teacher says you can do “something creative” instead of writing a book report. What do you turn in?** a. The layout for a website that explores the ideas in the book b. A painting inspired by your favorite scene from the book c. A storyboard that shows how you would turn the book into a movie **3. What’s your favorite artistic medium?** a. Design programs on a computer b. Paint or ceramics c. Pencil and paper **4. How does your artistic flair express itself in your everyday life?** a. You’re constantly updating the way your blog or online profile looks. b. You carry a camera to capture scenes you’d like to recreate in your art. c. Your journal is filled with drawings that express how you feel and what's happening in your life. **5. You just graduated from art school and scored your dream job. What’s it like?** a. You work from home on your amazing laptop. b. You spend all day in a fabulous private studio. c. You have your very own office at a glamorous magazine. **6. Why do you love art?** a. It can turn something ordinary into something beautiful. b. It lets you really express how you feel. c. It gets your message across to the world. **Mostly As…** You’d be a great **graphic designer**! Your tech-princess skills + your artistic eye will put you in demand for all kinds of high-powered companies. Get ready to rule the worlds of art AND business! **Mostly Bs…** You’d be a great **studio artist**! Your dreamy, creative personality means you can find the beautiful side of anything. One day, you might just see your own masterpiece on walls of that famous museum! **Mostly Cs…** You’d be a great **animator or cartoonist**! Your talent with a simple pen and paper are unmatched. And on top of that, you’ve got the brilliant ideas to take you to the top of the entertainment world! | 1 | 8 | 109 | 6 | 1 | Show | Edit | Destroy |
| No-Sew Ribbon Belt | **Stuff You Need:** 1) One-inch-wide cloth ribbon 2) D-ring belt buckle | ![][5549]**Stuff You Need:** 1) One-inch-wide cloth ribbon in your favorite color. The ribbon length should be twice your waist or hip measurement (depending on where you wear your pants) plus an extra 12 inches. 2) D-ring belt buckle the same width as your ribbon. D-rings are d-shaped metal rings that can be used to fasten belts and straps. They are usually sold in packets of two or four at any fabric store. You will need two rings for one belt. **Directions:** 1) Thread the ribbon through two rings and slide the rings to the center of the ribbon. 2) Fold the ribbon over the flat side of the rings so that ends of ribbon meet. 3) Keeping the two sides of the ribbon together, tie a half-knot about six inches in from the end of the ribbon. 4) To wear, thread the knotted end of the belt through your belt loops, keeping the buckle end in front. Pass the ribbon end through both D-rings, then fold it over the inside ring and pass it back under the outside ring. Tuck ends of ribbon into your belt loop, or let them hang free and floaty. [5549]:/content_images/0000/5549/btn_beltCRAFT_small.jpg | 1 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 1 | Show | Edit | Destroy |
| Catch Some Zzzzz! | ![club_icon_sleepover.jpg][137]Do you yawn your way through first period at school? Or, do you totally lose your energy in the afternoon? [137]: /content_images/0000/0137/club_icon_sleepover_small.jpg | ![][9489]Do you yawn your way through first period at school? Or, do you totally lose your energy in the afternoon? You’re probably not getting enough sleep. Read on for the truth about dreamtime. 1) Kids should get AT LEAST eight hours of snoozing time every night. 2) Studies show that getting enough sleep improves your grades. 3) If you have trouble falling asleep, listen to some quiet music or take a warm bath before you crawl under the sheets ... you’ll be dreaming in no time! [9489]: /content_images/0000/9489/Healthy_you_green.gif | 1 | 7 | 89572 | 25 | 1 | Show | Edit | Destroy |
| Super Friendship Scrapbook | ![][8479]Show the world what is so special about you and your BFFs through photos! [8479]: /content_images/0000/8479/articles_arts_pencils_thumb.jpg | ![][8479]**Stuff You Need:** Glitter, Glue, Magazines, Markers, Mementos, Pencils, Pens, Scissors, Scrapbook, Stickers, Paper, Photos, Tape **Directions:** **1. Choose a scrapbook.** Scrapbooks are sold at pharmacies, art stores, and even office supplies stores. It's important to choose a sturdy-looking book that won’t fall apart quickly. You want to have this forever! You can also build your own book from scratch. Use homemade paper for an artistic touch, or buy strong paper (NOT construction paper) from a store. To bind the pages together, three-hole-punch them evenly and either place them in a three-hole-binder or tie them between two strong pieces of cardboard with yarn, string, or ribbon. **2. Gather pictures and mementos.** Search your stuff for photos, movie stubs, old Red Sox tickets, business cards from favorite stores, recipes, and anything else that reminds you of cherished times or adventures you and your friends have shared! **3. Create scrapbook pages.** Arrange your items and photos on a page, then use glue or tape to secure them in place. Don’t forget to write a caption beneath each thing that explains what makes it special. **4. Cover with care and add fabulous flare!** Find a picture of you and your buds together, blow it up, and paste it on the cover. Or collage your favorite mementos on the front and back cover. You can preserve them with Mod Podge or a similar clear-drying adhesive that will save and add glaze to your precious pictures. Here are some great ideas for scrapbook pages that you can make with your friends! **1. Favorites.** Describe everything "favorite" about your posse. For example, favorite teams, restaurants, places to hang out, songs, things to do, memories … and anything else you can think of. **2. Express Yourself.** You and all of your friends each get an individual page to decorate with personal photos or little knick-knacks that illustrate who you are. Think about your hobbies, places you have been, pets, family, and colors that speak to your soul. You add something completely unique to your group of friends … now's your chance to show what that is and preserve it forever! **3. How We Met.** Every group of friends has a how-we-met story. Think about the BSG! Charlotte’s tablecloth-in-the-pants fiasco was legendary. Dedicate one page to how you found each other and add a few mementos as the icing on the cake. **4. Special Events.** Do you remember that crazy Halloween party? You know—when so-and-so dressed up like Jabba the Hutt? Put your heads together and recall the exciting events you attended and the funny things that happened there. **5. The Kitchen Sink.** There are no rules for the perfect scrapbook. Add whatever you want. Get creative. Remember, what makes your friends extraordinary is that there are no other girls in the world exactly like you … and your scrapbook should show it! [8479]: /content_images/0000/8479/articles_arts_pencils_thumb.jpg | 1 | 8 | 89572 | 6 | 1 | Show | Edit | Destroy |
| Basic Yoga for YOU! | ![][8519]Try these simple yoga poses for a quick fitness fix!<br /> <br /><br /> [8519]: /content_images/0000/8519/articles_fitnfab_yoga_thumb.jpg | ![][9504] <br \> <br \> <br \> <br \> ![][8519]**Stuff you need:** • A space large enough for you to lie down flat in all directions • A soft mat or towel the length of your body • Clothes you can move in • Whatever music makes you feel calm and helps you concentrate **Warm Up**: Stand with your feet together in the middle of your mat or towel. With your arms at your sides, turn your head slowly from side to side, then up and down. As you take a deep breath in, slowly raise your arms over your head until you can put your hands together. Look up at your hands. Slowly let your breath out as you lower your arms to your sides and look straight ahead. **Plank Pose**: Stand up tall. Slowly bend forward from the waist with your hands sliding down the front of your legs until your hands touch the floor. (You can bend your knees if you need to.) Using your hands to keep your balance, step your right foot back and then your left foot until you are in a position that looks like you’re about to do a push up. This is the Plank Pose. Make sure to keep your body in a straight line from the top of your head to your feet, like a plank of wood. **Downward Dog**: From Plank Pose, push on your hands to shift your weight backwards and point your tailbone up toward the ceiling. Keep your arms and legs straight so your body forms a triangle with the ground. This is the Downward Dog. In this pose, remember to relax your neck and let your head hang down. Try to pull your chest toward your thighs as you gently stretch your heels closer to the floor. **Child’s Pose**: From Downward Dog, gently lower your knees to the ground and sit back on your feet. Slide your hands forward and rest your forehead on the ground. This is Child’s Pose. Take the time you spend in this pose to rest and concentrate on taking deep, regular breaths in and out. [8519]: /content_images/0000/8519/articles_fitnfab_yoga_thumb.jpg [9504]: /content_images/0000/9504/healty_you.png | 1 | 7 | 89572 | 25 | 1 | Show | Edit | Destroy |
| What's Your Fitness IQ? | ![book1_quiz.gif][3541] **1) When your BFF suggests going outside to kick around a soccer ball, what do you say?** a. “Let’s watch *High School Musical* instead.” b. “OK, and then let’s go to the movies!” c. Nothing. You’re already outside before she can finish talking.<br /> <br /> [3541]: /content_images/0000/3541/book1_quiz_small.gif | ![][9499]**1) When your BFF suggests going outside to kick around a soccer ball, what do you say?** a. “Let’s watch my new *High School Musical* DVD instead.” b. “OK, and then let’s go to the movies!” c. Nothing. You’re already outside before she can finish talking. **2) At a party, what snack do you reach for?** a. Potato chips with a creamy dip b. Pretzels with mustard c. Raw veggies **3) On a hot summer day, what do you slurp to cool down?** a. Thick milkshake b. Fruit smoothie c. Ice-cold water **4) What’s your idea of a good workout?** a. Getting up to change the channel on the TV b. Biking around your neighborhood c. An all-day hike with your parent **5) You have a big test in gym class coming up. How do you prep for it?** a. You don’t. You just cross your fingers that the teacher won’t find you hiding in the locker room. b. You practice the skill a couple of days beforehand and ask your teacher for some tips. c. You get your teacher to help you set up a training schedule and stick to it for a couple of weeks before the test. **Mostly As—Fitness Beginner.** You might not be making the best choices when it comes to treating your body right. Check with your doctor for some tips to keep your bod in top condition! **Mostly Bs—Fitness Learner.** You know staying healthy is important, and you’re learning to do all the right things to get there. Keep it up! **Mostly Cs—Fitness Pro.** You really know your stuff when it comes to staying in shape, and you make lots of good choices to back it up. Way to go! [9499]: /content_images/0000/9499/Healthy_you_pink.gif | 1 | 7 | 89572 | 25 | 1 | Show | Edit | Destroy |
| Fast Food Facts | Before you super-size that value meal, check out these fast food facts! | **Is fast food bad?** All foods can fit into a healthy meal plan! It's true that fast food is usually high in fat, calories, cholesterol, and sodium, but eating fast food once in a great while will most likely not cause you problems. If you eat too much fast food over a long period of time, though, it can lead to health problems like high blood pressure, heart disease, and obesity. **Is some fast food healthier than others?** If you do find yourself at a fast food restaurant, try to make healthy choices. Here are some tips: *Choose foods that are broiled instead of fried such as a grilled chicken sandwich instead of fried chicken or chicken nuggets. *Choose soups that are not cream-based. *Have a salad or soup instead of fries. *Request low-fat salad dressing instead of the full-fat kind. *Use mustard or ketchup instead of mayonnaise. *Order smaller entrée portions in general. For example, instead of a large sub, try a small sub with a side salad or piece of fruit. *Order smalls instead of “super-sizing.” *When ordering a sub or sandwich, select leaner meats like turkey or grilled chicken instead of fried items, like a burgers or steak and cheese sandwiches. *Choose water, low-fat milk, or diet sodas instead of regular sodas, fruit drinks, and milkshakes. *When ordering pizza, add veggies instead of meat. *If fruits and veggies are available, try to add them into your meal. For example, have lettuce and tomato on sandwiches or burgers. **Where can I find nutrition facts about fast food?** You can check out your favorite fast food place or restaurant on the Internet. You can find the company web site by doing a Google search. Once you have found the web site, look for a section that talks about nutrition. There is usually a link on the home page to the nutrition section where you will find nutrition facts, including fat, cholesterol, sodium, protein, calories, and more. This will help you make good choices when eating out! | 0 | 7 | 25 | 1 | Show | Edit | Destroy | |
| Silly Story -- Travel! | ![][3793]Bored in the car on the way to vacay? Fill out our Silly Story! [3793]: /content_images/0000/3793/button_funcontest_small.jpg | **Write down one of each of the following types of words:** positive adjective, negative adjective, adjective, place, form of transportation, motion verb, noun, noun, verb, plural noun, noun, plural noun, adjective, adjective, verb, large noun, noun, noun, type of store, noun, verb, noun, adjective **Now fill in the story below!** Dear Journal, Oh boy! Traveling can be (positive adjective), exciting, and sometimes (negative adjective), but it is always an adventure. Even though I am a global girl, when I catch the travel bug, sometime weekend trips are just (adjective) for me. (Place) is totally easy to get to, especially by (form of transportation). When my dad and I (motion verb) to (noun), we like to play games to pass the (noun) during the journey. My dad’s personal favorite is to (verb) as many (plural noun) as possible. We try to collect one from every (noun) in the United States. Another game we play is twenty (plural noun). This is really (adjective). My dad thinks of pretty (adjective) words, and I can never (verb) them! By the time we get to (large noun), I forget how long we have even been in the (noun). Usually, I am so hungry I could eat a (noun). Our tradition is to stop at a (type of store) and order a huge (noun) and (verb) it on the (noun). This always gets the weekend off to the (adjective) start! | 1 | 7 | 61646 | 15 | 1 | Show | Edit | Destroy |
| Your Global Girl Style! | ![book1_quiz.gif][3541]**1) You’ve just arrived in Paris! What do you do first?** a. Check out French TV in your hotel room. b. Spend some quality time in a sidewalk café. c. Immediately head for the tourist hot spots!<br /> <br /><br /><br /> [3541]: /content_images/0000/3541/book1_quiz_small.gif | **1) You’ve just arrived in Paris! What do you do first?** a. Check out French TV in your hotel room—you need some time to adjust. b. Spend some quality time in a sidewalk café—you’re taking it slow. c. Immediately head for the tourist hot spots—you can’t wait to see it all! **2) You dream about:** a. Going to camp this summer. b. Those great new jeans you saw at the mall. c. Riding a camel near the pyramids. **3) When your mother tells you to pack...** a. you know how to go light. b. two suitcases and a carry-on are barely adequate. c. you pack all your jeans but forget a sweater. **4) Having friends in Paris, Africa, and Australia…** a. sounds totally ‘foreign’ to you. b. sounds incredibly exciting. c. sounds okay, but you’d rather hang out with your local buddies. Score: 1: a – 1 b – 2 c – 3 2: a – 2 b – 1 c – 3 3: a – 3 b – 1 c – 2 4: a – 1 b – 3 c – 2 **If you scored 4-6:** You’re a backyard traveler! Sometimes, you don’t need to travel the world to have a great time—you can learn amazing new things in your own hometown by just opening your eyes. **If you scored 7-9:** Home is important to you, but so is seeing new places and meeting new people. It helps you see your own hometown in a completely new way! **If you scored 10-12:** Get packing! Knowing you, you probably are already packed in case you get to go somewhere at the last minute. You love adventures and trying new things. You’ll probably cover the globe by the time you’re 16! | 1 | 7 | 109 | 15 | 1 | Show | Edit | Destroy |
| Be a Travel Journal-ist! | ![][4637]Write down all your amazing experiences -- you'll thank yourself later! [4637]: /content_images/0000/4637/airplane_small.gif | ![][4637]Traveling to a new place can be really fun… and also really exhausting! How do you keep track of all the great memories you’re creating on your trip? Write it all down in a travel journal! **What to get:** Pick a journal that inspires you. You can write your thoughts on any old scrap of paper, but choosing the right journal can really get your creativity going! **Where to get it:** Lots of places sell pre-made journals with pretty covers and lots of blank pages to fill. Or, you can make your own with two pieces of cardboard, a hole punch, glue, some blank paper, some ribbon, and old magazines or fabric scraps: * **Cut** the two pieces of cardboard so that they’re the same size as the paper. * **Stack** the paper in between the two pieces of cardboard and punch three evenly-spaced holes down the side of the whole stack. (You might have to do this a couple of pieces at a time, depending on the size of your hole punch.) * **Decorate** the two cardboard pieces as the front and back covers of your journal by gluing on old fabric scraps or pictures cut out of magazines. Make sure not to glue over the holes you punched! * When the covers are dry, **stack** the paper in between the two covers so the holes line up. Thread a 10 inch piece of ribbon through each hole and tie it in a bow. Voila! Instant travel journal. **Tip:** Try using magazine pictures or fabrics that have something to do with where you’re going on your trip. For a trip to Paris, you could use pictures of the Eiffel Tower or a fabric with a poodle print! [4637]: /content_images/0000/4637/airplane_small.gif | 1 | 7 | 61646 | 15 | 1 | Show | Edit | Destroy |
| Are YOU Going Green? | ![book1_quiz.gif][3541]**1) What would you do if you saw your friend throw a piece of trash on the ground?**<br /> <br /> [3541]: /content_images/0000/3541/book1_quiz_small.gif | **1) What would you do if you saw your friend throw a piece of trash on the ground?** a. Ignore it. It’s just one piece. b. Pick it up and throw it away when she’s not looking. c. Immediately explain how uncool littering is and convince her to throw it away. **2) How do you get to school in the morning?** a. Your parent or sibling drives you. b. You take the bus or carpool with other kids. c. You walk or ride your bike. **3) What do you do with old papers and notebooks?** a. Throw them away. b. Recycle them. c. Reuse them (like write on the back side), then recycle them. **4) When you leave your room in the morning, you…** a. Leave the lights, your CD player, and your TV on. Someone else will turn them off eventually. b. Turn off everything before you go. c. Turn off everything and unplug the things you can before you go. **5) You’re craving a sweet, fruity treat. What do you buy?** a. Apple fruit snacks that are packaged in a plastic tray inside a plastic wrapper. b. An apple turnover that comes in a recyclable cardboard container. c. An apple. If you got... **Mostly As**—You’re **lean on green.** But doing good for the planet is easy-- for starters, just flip off the lights when you leave a room! **Mostly Bs**—You’re **getting greener.** Way to go! Work on getting your friends to pick up the good green habits you're developing. **Mostly Cs**— You’re a **green machine**! The planet thanks you for everything you do. Keep up the good work and spread the word. | 1 | 7 | 89572 | 12 | 1 | Show | Edit | Destroy |
| Baseball Trivia Challenge | ![book1_quiz-1.gif][4849]**9. The BSG’s favorite team is the Boston Red Sox. What ballpark do the Sox play in?** a. Fenway Park b. Yankee Stadium c. Wrigley Field d. Camden Yards<br /> <br /><br /><br /> [4849]: /content_images/0000/4849/book1_quiz-1_small.gif | **9. The BSG’s favorite team is the Boston Red Sox. What ballpark do the Sox play in? (Hint: The BSG visit this famous Boston landmark in *Lucky Charm*!)** a. Fenway Park b. Yankee Stadium c. Wrigley Field d. Camden Yards **2. Where is the National Baseball Hall of Fame located?** a. Boston, Massachusetts b. Cooperstown, New York c. Atlantic City, New Jersey d. Atlanta, Georgia **3. In the US, there are two leagues of teams within the Major League. What are the two leagues called?** a. East League and West League b. North League and South League c. American League and National League d. Sweet League and Sassy League **4. What is a “double header”?** a. Hitting two home runs right after each other b. Playing two games back to back c. The two-scoop ice cream cone served at many baseball parks d. A type of pitch where the pitcher nods twice before releasing the ball **5. Fill in the blanks to finish the famous song lyric: “Take me out to the ball game, take me out to the crowd. Buy me some ____ and ____, I don’t care if I never get back!”** a. cotton candy, hotdogs b. soda, pickles c. popcorn, knick-knacks d. peanuts, Crackerjacks **6. The Commissioner is one of the most powerful people in baseball. Who is the current Major League Baseball Commissioner?** a. George Bush b. Mark McGwire c. Babe Ruth d. Bud Selig **7. Little League was established in 1939. In what year could girls first play?** a. 1939 b. 1956 c. 1974 d. 1982 **8. Who is commonly known as the inventor of baseball?** a. Thomas Edison b. Abner Doubleday c. Alexander Graham Bell d. Martin Fenway **9. How many innings are in a standard baseball game?** a. 6 b. 8 c. 9 d. 12 **10. What does RBI stand for?** a. Runs Batted In b. Regional Baseball Institute c. Red Box Initiative d. Really Big Ice-cream cone Answers: 1) a, 2) b, 3) c, 4) b, 5) d, 6) d, 7) c, 8) b, 9) c, 10) a | 1 | 8 | 109 | 18 | 1 | Show | Edit | Destroy |
| Training with Nastia! | ![][8434]Our new friend Nastia Liukin took a time out from training to chat with Club BSG!<br><br> [8434]: /content_images/0000/8434/Nastia_and_Parents_thumb.jpg | ![][8464]Our new friend Nastia Liukin from the Women's National Gymnastics Team took a time out from training to chat with Club BSG! **Club BSG: Where does your competitive energy come from?** Nastia: I LOVE to compete! The feeling of all the energy is so exciting! The crowd also makes it very fun when they are cheering so loud for you. Winning is great, but going into a competition I do not think about what color medal I want. I am always focused on my routines and trying to perform them to my best capabilities. **Club BSG: After you finish a competition, are you friendly with the other competitors?** Nastia: When we are competing we are just like any other athlete. We are very competitive because we want to win. But we don’t let it go too far. We all want the best for each other and are still friendly on the floor. The competitiveness stays on the floor. As soon as we walk out of the gym we hardly ever talk about gymnastics. We are all very good friends and talk about normal girl stuff. **Club BSG: How would you describe your attitude after a big win?** Nastia: After a win, I am always very excited. I feel like all the hard work has paid off. It also gives me confidence going into the next competition. **Club BSG: How do you feel after a disappointing performance?** Nastia: You always hope you will have a great performance, but sometimes things don’t always go your way. When that happens, think about what happened and what you can change to prevent that next time. But try to move on quickly and look forward to your next competition. Keep a positive attitude and smile! Be thankful for what you have. **Club BSG: What's the best way to show good sportsmanship during a competition?** Nastia: Congratulate your teammates after they perform a great routine! **Club BSG: What's your advice for young competitors?** Nastia: Respect your coaches and teammates! Always listen to your coach when he tells you corrections. Coaches always want the best for you, and want you to become the best gymnast possible! Cheer for your teammates. If someone is having a rough day, give them a few words of encouragement! Just a “You can do it!” makes a difference! **Beauty product I’m loving right now:** Cover Girl’s Lash Blast Mascara! **Last accessory I bought:** A Michael Kors green purse **Song I’m loving right now:** “The Time of My Life” by David Cook **Must-see TV show this summer:** My favorite TV show is *Gossip Girl* [8464]: /content_images/0000/8464/Nastia_on_beam_full.jpg | 1 | 7 | 89572 | 23 | 1 | Show | Edit | Destroy |
| Gymnastics Trivia Quiz | ![book1_quiz.gif][3541]**1) What are the gymnastics events for women?** a. balance beam, vault, floor, parallel bars b. uneven bars, rings, floor, balance beam c. vault, balance beam, pommel horse, uneven bars d. vault, uneven bars, balance beam, floor<br /> <br /> [3541]: /content_images/0000/3541/book1_quiz_tiny.gif | **1) What are the events for women in artistic gymnastics at the Olympics?** a. balance beam, vault, floor, parallel bars b. uneven bars, rings, floor, balance beam c. vault, balance beam, pommel horse, uneven bars d. vault, uneven bars, balance beam, floor **2) Which of these is NOT a standard event in rhythmic gymnastics?** a. stick b. hoop c. ribbon d. ball **3) When was the first time women competed in gymnastics at the Olympics?** a. 1900 b. 1928 c. 1948 d. 1964 **4) Which gymnastics discipline was included in the Olympics for the first time in 2000?** a. Trampoline b. Tumbling c. Rhythmic d. Acrobatics **5) Who was the first person to score a perfect 10 in gymnastics at the Olympics?** a. Mary Lou Retton b. Carly Patterson c. Kerri Strug d. Nadia Comaneci **6) Rhythmic gymnastics and synchronized swimming are two of the three women-only events at the Olympics. What’s the third event?** a. Beach volleyball b. Archery c. Softball d. Badminton ANSWERS: 1) d, 2) a, 3) b, 4) a, 5) d, 6) c | 1 | 7 | 61646 | 23 | 1 | Show | Edit | Destroy |
| Spotlight on... Kerri Strug | Meet a legendary athlete in women's gymnastics. | Kerri Strug won America's heart when she heroically vaulted on an injured ankle at the 1996 Olympics, but that's not her only achievement. This two time Olympian and gold medalist was actually the youngest US athlete at the 1992 Olympic Games--only 14 years old! | 0 | 7 | 7 | 23 | 1 | Show | Edit | Destroy |
| A Mystery of History | ![club_icon_baseball.jpg][6841]No one knows exactly how, but baseball as we know it was developed in New York in the 1800s. [6841]:/content_images/0000/6841/club_icon_baseball_small.jpg | No one knows exactly how baseball got started, but baseball as we know it today was developed in New York in the 1800s. | 1 | 8 | 109 | 18 | 1 | Show | Edit | Destroy |
| Are You Too Competitive? | 1. When Ms. O’Malley hands back math tests, you: a. Ask everyone what grade they got, and then record your classmates’ scores in a chart on the back of your notebook. b. Discuss your grade only with your parents, and maybe your closest friend- people who you know won’t judge you, no matter how you did on one test. c. Don’t even bother to look at your grade, it’s not like test scores say anything about who you really are. 2. Your team, the Panthers, lose a big soccer match, even though you cheered your hardest. You: a. Yell at the team for letting you down, and then cry the whole car ride home. b. Mope around your house for a little while before heading back practice. You may have lost today, but that just means you’ll have to cheer even better next weekend. c. Don’t care. Cheering is about showing school spirit, not winning. 3. You’re on a family hiking trip. Your older brothers not as experience a hiker as you, so you: a. Say, “Race you!” and run up to the top of the mountain, knowing you’ll get their first. b. Offer to carry some of his supplies so he can keep up with you and your parents. c. Lag behind so he won’t feel like he’s the only slow one. 4. Auditions for the school play are today, and you really want the lead role. When you get up on stage, you: a. Inform the directors that you’re the best actress in your class, and then list every other girl’s flaws, just in case he didn’t notice how bad they were. b. Do the best you can and hope that will be enough to win you a good part. c. Perform worse than usual. You don’t want any of your classmates to be angry with you for stealing parts from them. 5. You won’t be proud of your science project unless it: a. Is better than everyone else’s project. b. Challenged you and taught you something new. c. Convinces your teacher that you put in at least a little effort. 6. You’re at summer camp and it’s time for Color War. You think: a. These are the best days of summer! There’s nothing more fun that competing for points… except winning, of course. b. It’s fun to play tug-of-war and do relay raced for a little while, but you’re glad that, at the end of the day, you and your friends can stop worrying about who’s on what team. c. Hate it. You wish you could hang out with your friends from different teams. And you can’t stand the pressure to win every game. 7. Your friends are going bowling on Friday, but you’re a terrible bowler. You: a. Stay home. What’s the point of playing if you’ll just do poorly? b. Go along and give it a shot. There’s always the chance you’ll get better. And if it turns out you can’t bowl for the life of you, well, at least you can spend time with your friends. c. Don’t even think about how bad you are. Being good at bowling wouldn’t make it any more fun for you. MOSTLY A’S: You play to win. You love being the best, so you’re always pushing yourself to try harder and do better. Sometimes when you’re working so hard to succeed you might forget to have fun along the way and you might forget about other people’s feelings. Bear in mind that your personal best is more important than beating your friends. MOSTLY B’S: When a sports or school event is important to you, you like to win, Fortunately, you understand that you can’t be the best every single time. You’re smart enough to know that not everything is a competition and that some things- like spending time with your friends or learning new skills- matter more than winning. MOSTLY C’S: You prefer a good time to a good fight, and you don’t let competition blind you to the stuff (like friends and family) that really matter in life. At the same time, you shouldn’t be afraid to try your hardest, even if you might beat some people along the way. Be proud of yourself for performing well, and be glad for your special talents. | 0 | 8 | 18 | 1 | Show | Edit | Destroy | ||
| Batter Up! | ![club_icon_baseball.jpg][6841]Women playing professional baseball? It happened waaaay back in 1943! [6841]: /content_images/0000/6841/club_icon_baseball.jpg | ![][1165]Did you know that women once had their own professional baseball league? During World War II, while many players in the all-male Major League served in the armed forces, a group of amazing female players stepped up to fill the baseball void. Even though the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League lasted only twelve years, it changed baseball history! Because many of the players in the League were great softball players, the League decided to combine the rules of baseball and softball. The players were allowed to lead off and steal bases, just like in baseball, but they pitched underhand with a 12-inch ball, like in softball. The organizers of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League thought people wouldn’t attend the games if their players didn’t look their best. Each player was required to attend charm school and was given a makeup kit. Even their uniforms were girly – they included skirts! The League turned out to be a huge success due to the hard work and incredible talents of the players. It lasted for many years after World War II, ending with a final season in 1954. You go, girls! [1165]:/content_images/0000/1165/bg18_medium.jpg | 1 | 8 | 7 | 18 | 1 | Show | Edit | Destroy |
| Be a Good Sport! | Play your game with class! | Always try your hardest. Being a part of a team means giving it 110% at all times. Never let your teammates down! If you try your hardest, others will be encouraged to do the same. Be a team player There’s no I in team. Share the glory with everyone. Remind yourself that everyone is good at something! Look for other’s specialties. Encourage others Taking a moment to encourage others makes you and everyone else feel good. Team chants always work well. Spell out your team name or a special word to use as your chant. Don’t be a sore loser It doesn’t matter if you win or lose, What really matters is if you had fun. Make a promise to yourself that no matter if you win or lose, you will always be happy. Know when to be a leader and when to be a follower There are times when you need to step up to the plate and take charge and there are other times when you need to let others have their moment to be in charge. If you want to be captain one game, let your teammate be it the next game. Don’t talk trash Trash talking doesn’t do anyone any good. It doesn’t help the situation and can only lead to making matters worse. Say “good job” to people who succeed at something or “nice try” if they don’t. Cooperate with others Cooperation is needed whenever you play with other people. Pass the ball to everyone so they can have a chance to play. Don’t get overconfident and cocky Being overconfident and cocky can only lead to getting your hopes up to high. Tell yourself that you will try your best and that’s all that really matters. Be responsible When certain tasks arise, take the responsibility to complete them. Help collect all the balls after the game or help give water to your teammates on the bench Congratulate the other team. Congratulating the other team shows that you are a good team player. After the game say “good job” to the other team because they tried really hard too. | 0 | 7 | 21 | 1 | Show | Edit | Destroy | |
| Lacrosse Trivia Quiz | ![book1_quiz.gif][3541]**1) Modern lacrosse came from an older game played by people a long time ago on what continent?** a. North America b. Africa c. Australia d. Asia<br /> <br /><br /> [3541]: /content_images/0000/3541/book1_quiz_small.gif | **1) Modern lacrosse came from an older game played by people a long time ago on what continent?** a. North America b. Africa c. Australia d. Asia **2) Want lacrosse to be an Olympic sport? It used to be! When was the last time lacrosse was played as a medal or demonstration sport at the Olympics?** a. 1904 b. 1932 c. 1950 d. 1968 **3) Girls first played lacrosse at school way back in 1890! The first school that allowed girls to play lacrosse was in what country?** a. United States b. Canada c. Australia d. Scotland **4) Where will the next Women’s Lacrosse World Cup be held in 2009?** a. New York, United States b. Prague, Czech Republic c. Manchester, United Kingdom d. Toronto, Canada **5) What is the technical name for the stick used by lacrosse players?** a. wand b. handle c. crosse d. baton **6) Which of these is NOT a position in women’s lacrosse?** a. left defense wing b. coverpoint c. right attack wing d. forward **7) What happens when a player gets a red card in women’s lacrosse?** a. She has to apologize to the other team. b. She has to stop playing in that game. c. She has to move to a different position on the field. d. She is warned that another foul will mean she has to stop playing in that game. **8) What is crosse checking?** a. When a player makes sure her equipment is in good shape before the game b. When the ball bounces off the stick c. When a player drops her stick on the field d. When a player contacts another player’s stick with her stick while trying to get the ball ANSWERS: 1) a, 2) b, 3) d, 4) b, 5) c, 6) d, 7) b, 8) d | 1 | 7 | 61646 | 21 | 1 | Show | Edit | Destroy |
| Classic Lit Quiz | ![book1_quiz.gif][3541]**6) What did Mr. Ingalls call his daughter Laura in Laura Ingalls Wilder’s *Little House on the Prairie*?** a. Little Pitcher b. Half-pint c. Muffin d. Cow Patty<br /> <br /><br /> [3541]:/content_images/0000/3541/book1_quiz_small.gif | **1) What was Charles Dickens’s pen name?** a. Poor Richard b. Snoop Dogg c. Boz d. Chaz **2) The richest female entertainer in the world is Oprah. Who's the second richest?** a. J.K. Rowling b. Paris Hilton c. Helen Keller d. Hillary Clinton **3) “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times …” is the beginning of what famous novel?** a. *Oliver* b. *Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret* c. *Worse Enemies/Best Friends* d. *A Tale of Two Cities* **4) What is the name for the method of organization used at most libraries?** a. Chronological Order b. Dumbo Luckiness c. The Dewey Decimal System d. The Golden Rule **5) Who are the girls in *Little Women*?** a. wives of the seven dwarves b. Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy March c. Anne, Emily, and Charlotte Bronte d. Jane, Elizabeth, Mary, Kitty, and Lydia Bennet **6) What did Mr. Ingalls call his daughter Laura in Laura Ingalls Wilder’s *Little House on the Prairie*?** a. Little Pitcher b. Half-pint c. Muffin d. Cow Patty **7) What happens at the end of *Charlotte’s Web*?** a. Charlotte has lots of babies b. Charlotte dies c. Wilbur cries d. All of the above **8) Fill in the blanks of this famous quote: “What's in a name? That which we call a _____ / By any other name would _____ as _____.”** a. rose, smell, sweet b. noodle, taste, slimy c. referee, shout, loud d. woodchuck, chuck, chucky **9) Who offers Alice a piece of an unusual mushroom in *Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland*?** a. The Lizard b. The Queen of Hearts c. The Caterpillar d. The Mad Hatter **10) In which Jane Austen novel does the moody Mr. Darcy appear?** a. *Sense and Sensibility* b. *Pride and Prejudice* c. *Romeo and Juliet* d. *Phineas and Ferb* Answers: 1) c, 2) a, 3) d, 4) c, 5) b, 6) b, 7) d, 8) a, 9) c, 10) b | 1 | 8 | 61646 | 5 | 1 | Show | Edit | Destroy |
| History of Lacrosse | Where did the name "lacrosse" come from? Find out here! | Did you know that Lacrosse was a way for Native Americans to practice for battles? The Cherokee, Choctaw, Chickasaw, Creek, Seminole, Yuchi and others tribes invented this game. Here’s a short history on the game we all know called Lacrosse: The Native Americans who played this sport used it to claim land and solve disputes. It was originally called “baggataway.” The name Lacrosse was originated by early French settlers who used a common term for a game played with a curved stick and a ball (Crosse). Some people also say that they named it this because it represented a bishop’s crosier, those are the staffs that high ranking catholic people use to show their status. By the middle of the nineteenth century Lacrosse died out in America, but became popular with a tribe in Canada where they added rules to the game. Now it was less of a practice for battle, but a game! The Native Americans were very violent in this game, so when it was brought over to Canada, they refined it and put rules and make all the players wear helmets and safety pads so no one would get hurt. In 1865, the game officially became a sport! There was a lacrosse club that was formed that set rules and safety precautions for the game. | 0 | 7 | 21 | 1 | Show | Edit | Destroy | |
| Get to Know Your Crosse | ![club_icon_lacrosse.jpg][6913]You need a great crosse to be a great lacrosse player!<br /> <br /><br /> [6913]:/content_images/0000/6913/club_icon_lacrosse.jpg | ![club_icon_lacrosse.jpg][6913]It’s in your hands for hours at practice, but how much do you really know about your lacrosse stick? **What is it made of?** The materials used in lacrosse sticks are different for people of different ages and genders. Adult men usually use sticks made of aluminum, while adult women’s sticks can be aluminum or wood. Sticks for kids are often made out of plastic because it doesn't weigh as much as metal or break as easily as wood. **What are the parts?** One of the cool things about lacrosse sticks is how simple but effective they are. There are really only two parts. The stick part of a lacrosse stick is called the **handle**, and the end with the pocket is called the **head**. **What is in your pocket?** There are two basic types of pockets: * **Traditional** pockets are made of nylon woven around vertical strings, often made of leather. The vertical strings in the pocket are called **thongs**. * **Mesh** pockets are made of nylon mesh and do not usually have thongs. Both types sometimes have horizontal strings, called **shooting strings**, woven in. [6913]:/content_images/0000/6913/club_icon_lacrosse.jpg | 1 | 7 | 89572 | 21 | 1 | Show | Edit | Destroy |
| Avoid the Seven Book Clubs Problems | 1. If everyone talks at once… • Use a talking stick -- everyone has speaking rights, but only one at a time! • Assign one person as Discussion Director to call on people. • Invent a group signal for silence -- pull on your ears or cover your mouths when it gets too loud! A signal can help remind the group to settle down. • Make "Talking Bucks." Each person gets 5 or 6 at the beginning of the discussion. Each time someone speaks, she spends a "buck" by putting down a card. Once they are gone, she can't speak again until everyone else has used up their bucks. • Ask an adult to join or observe your group and help you solve the chattiness problem. 2. If one girl is bossy and always tries to lead… • Try the suggestions under problem #1. • Assign one or two girls to talk to the girl privately after the meeting and let her know how others feel about her actions. She may not realize what she's doing! 3. If you can’t agree on a meeting location/time… • You may want to vary your meeting times and locations so everyone can make it to at least some of your meetings. 4. If someone keeps missing meetings… • Consider adjusting the meeting time or varying meeting times to accommodate busy schedules. • Have someone record what you do in a meeting to share with girls who miss occasional meetings. • Talk to the person who's missing meetings. She may need help in setting priorities if she's involved in lots of other things, too. 5. If an adult tries to take over… • She may be just trying to help. Be as independent as you can and let her see how good you are at organizing and running your meetings on your own. • She may not realize that's what she's doing. Tell her in a nice way how the group is feeling about her involvement. • Talk to other adults (teachers, moms, dads) about your problem. Ask them for advice and ideas. 6. If the group already has 12 members and others want to join… • Help them start their own group! It's difficult to have a successful group with more than 12 people. • Build a cluster of book groups in your school or your town. • Get together with other book clubs for special events…holiday parties, community projects, even trips! 7. If someone didn’t finish the reading… • Refer to your group's rules. This is something you should consider ahead of time. Your group may decide that it's okay to come once or twice without finishing the reading. Or your group may want to be very strict and ask girls who don't finish not to attend meetings. It's important that you decide as a group and follow your own rules. | 0 | 8 | 5 | 1 | Show | Edit | Destroy | ||
| Book Club Icebreakers | ![yes.gif][3089]Liven up your book club! Act out a scene in the book without talking. Can the others guess which scene? [3089]:/content_images/0000/3089/yes_small.gif | 1) Have members act out a scene in the book without talking. Can the others guess which scene? 2) Create a work of art -- collage, painting, diorama -- that represents the book. 3) Prepare question cards and have each member draw one and answer. 4) Pick a song that relates to the book and talk about the similarities with your group. 5) Ask each girl to bring her favorite quotation (it can be a whole passage or just a word) from the reading and have her present it. | 1 | 8 | 61646 | 5 | 1 | Show | Edit | Destroy |
| Are You a Good Leader? | ![book1_quiz.gif][3541]**1) What was your favorite thing to do on the playground?** a. Build sandcastles with your friends in the sandbox b. Get your friend to help you build a fort under the jungle gym c. Get a bunch of kids together to play a game like tag or Red Rover<br /> <br /> <br /><br /> [3541]: /content_images/0000/3541/book1_quiz_tiny.gif | **1) When you were little, what was your favorite thing to do on the playground?** a. Build sandcastles with your friends in the sandbox b. Get your friend to help you build a fort under the jungle gym c. Get a bunch of kids together to play a game like tag or Red Rover **2) A girl in your class is making fun of another girl’s shoes. How do you get her to stop?** a. You make a big point of not laughing at what she’s saying, and you walk away. b. You grab your two BFFs and say, so everyone can hear, “I think her shoes are really cute, don’t you?” c. You convince everyone you know to stand up for the girl if they hear someone saying mean things about her. **3) What’s the most important tool for a leader?** a. strong personal slogan b. loud microphone c. detailed planner **4) Why do you look up to your role model?** a. She always does what’s right, even if everyone else is doing something wrong. b. She’s really enthusiastic about what she believes in and gets other people to join the cause. c. She sets out a plan to achieve her goals and then doesn’t give up until she achieves them. **5) At a sleepover with your BFFs, everybody’s bored. What do you do?** a. You pull out your photo album and start looking through it. b. You get everybody to head down to the kitchen for a baking project. c. You get some people to look online and others to flip through magazines for fun sleepover ideas. **Mostly As**—You lead by example. People jump right on the bandwagon when they see your success! **Mostly Bs**—You get people motivated. Convincing everyone to do the right thing is no sweat for you! **Mostly Cs**—You’re a whiz at organization. When you're in charge, everyone knows what to do and how to get it done! | 1 | 7 | 61646 | 17 | 1 | Show | Edit | Destroy |
| Start Your Own Book Club | ![books.jpg][3129]**Invite your friends** A book club is a great way to make new friends! [3129]:/content_images/0000/3129/books_small.jpg | **Invite your friends** Some clubs are fun with just BFFs, but a book club is a great way to make new friends! Book clubs are all about discussing your opinions about the book you choose, so to have different people with different opinions makes it more interesting—and fun! Ten to 12 people is a good number to have in your club—that way, you can still have a good meeting even if two or three people can't make it. **Find a place to meet** Ask your parents if you can host the club in your house. Or, you can take turns so that each member of the group has a chance to host a meeting at her house. Or, check out your local library. Many libraries have rooms that can be used by book clubs if they sign up ahead of time. Talk to your local librarian to see what is available. **Decide when to meet** Some book clubs only meet once a month if they only want to get together once everyone has finished reading a book. Others want to have the experience of reading a book together and discussing only a few chapters at a time, so they meet more often. Once your group has decided how often to meet, choose a time that works for everyone. Evenings, weekends, after school—it isn't easy to work around everyone's busy schedules! **Make club rules** It's a good idea to spend time at your first meeting planning and organizing your club. Agree when and where to meet, and then talk about how the meetings should be run. | 1 | 8 | 61646 | 5 | 1 | Show | Edit | Destroy |
| Your Post-Cheer Career! | ![book1_quiz.gif][3541]**1) At a game, what’s the last thing you do before you run out in front of the crowd?** a. Take a moment to go over the routines in your head. b. Check your makeup, hair, and uniform one last time. c. Give a thumbs-up to another girl who’s looking nervous.<br /> <br /><br /> [3541]: /content_images/0000/3541/book1_quiz_small.gif | **1) At a game, what’s the last thing you do before you run out in front of the crowd?** a. Take a moment to go over the routines in your head. b. Check your makeup, hair, and uniform one last time. c. Give a thumbs-up to another girl who’s looking nervous. **2) Other than cheerleading, what’s your passion?** a. Current events, large and small. You like to be the first one to know when something happens in the world or in your school. b. Culture of all kinds—movies, TV, celebrities, art, everything. c. Causes and community service. Helping others is where you focus. **3) How do you like to chill after a big game or competition?** a. Talk over your performance with your squad members. b. Pamper yourself with a bubble bath or pedicure. c. Make plans for what you’d like to do better next time. **4) If your squad members had to describe you in one word, what would they say?** a. Determined b. Fabulous c. Inspiring **5) Why do you cheer?** a. It’s a challenge, and you feel great when you get it right. b. It makes you feel beautiful inside and out. c. You love working together with your squad members and supporting the team. **Mostly As**—Like **Katie Couric**, one of the most respected news anchors on TV today, you have the guts and the determination to do what needs to be done. You never give up until you get it right. **Mostly Bs**—Like movie star **Halle Berry**, you’re glamorous and strong on the inside and the outside. You know that looking good is only half the job, and you’re seriously dedicated to what you do. **Mostly Cs**—Like **Dwight D. Eisenhower**, former president of the United States (yep, he was a cheerleader!), you’re a born leader. Your teammates look to you for inspiration, and they always get it! | 1 | 8 | 109 | 19 | 1 | Show | Edit | Destroy |
| We All Love Lucy! | Lucille Ball is more than just an actress on an old black-and-white TV show! | “Lucy, you got some ‘splaining to do!” That’s a quote from one of the most famous TV shows of all time: 1950s sensation I Love Lucy, starring Lucille Ball as the title character. On TV, Lucy played a housewife who was constantly getting herself into trouble. Her character was silly and ditzy, and she often needed the help of her husband and friends to figure everything out. But in real life, the actress Lucille Ball was the opposite of silly and ditzy. An amazingly talented actress, she broke into the entertainment biz as a teenager and appeared in everything from dramas to comedies to romances to musicals. In fact, by 1940, she had already appeared in over 40 movies! Her biggest on-screen success came in the 1950s, when she starred in the TV show I Love Lucy. Lucy’s talents weren’t only artistic, though. She was also a successful businesswoman during a time when there were not many powerful women in business. In 1950, she co-founded a production company called Desilu along with her husband, and soon became president of that company. At that time, she was the only female leader of a profitable production company in Hollywood. And a few years later, she even started her own company. Lucille Ball’s story is totally inspiring because she was able to use her talent and intelligence to become one of Hollywood’s most famous stars AND one of its most successful business leaders. We all love Lucy! | 0 | 7 | 1 | Show | Edit | Destroy | ||
| Spotlight on... Katie Couric | She's a leading newscaster making history! | Nobody leads with seriously cool girl power like Katie Couric! Katie Couric is an amazing journalist and the first woman ever to regularly host an evening newscast without a man beside her. She has interviewed dozens of famous people, reported on top stories, written books, and campaigned for important causes. She spent 15 years at NBC as a famous anchorwoman on The Today Show, interviewing six presidents and several first ladies, J.K. Rowling, Simon Cowell, and even Elmo (he was her favorite)! Besides being an amazing journalist, Katie knows how important it is to help others. When her husband died in 1998 from colon cancer, Katie devoted herself to raising money and awareness for the disease. She’s also a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, and after reporting at a school shooting, has written a book for kids about how important it is to be nice to everyone, no matter how different they are. Even though Katie is super famous now, it hasn’t always been easy! Her first job out of college was as an assistant for ABC, where she spent all her time making copies and getting the news anchors coffee and sandwiches. She even got fired from her next job as a reporter, because they said her voice was too “squeaky”! Katie Couric wasn’t always famous, but she was always a hard worker. “At least for me personally,” says Katie, “I've always tried to do a really good job every day, with each interview.” Katie is a great leader, who does her best and helps others no matter what the odds! | 0 | 7 | 1 | Show | Edit | Destroy | ||
| Grace Kelly Rocks! | ![Grace Kelly][8599]Grace Kelly is a teen jazz music sensation. Find out how she got to be one of the BEST!<br /> <br /> [8599]: /content_images/0000/8599/Grace_Kelly_thumb.jpg | ![Grace Kelly][8604]**Club BSG: Hey Grace! Do you feel like you found the saxophone or that the saxophone found YOU?** **Grace Kelly:** Well, I think that the saxophone found me. When I first picked it up, I got a nice sound right away. I was very lucky to find an instrument that I really fell in love with. **Club BSG: Cool! We heard that you got to play at the Grammy Awards with the best high school musicians in the country—what was that like?** **Grace:** It was really fun. We got to perform in front of important producers and artists. And all the other high school students were just incredible. The playing level was great. **Club BSG: Wow! Did you see any celebrities?** **Grace:** We did! We saw Stevie Wonder, Herbie Hancock, Alicia Keys, and we got to see the actual Grammy Awards, too, which was pretty cool. **Club BSG: Tell us about your CD, *Gracefullee*, and the new album, *Mood Changes*, coming out this summer!** **Grace:** My first CD, *Gracefullee*, was made with jazz legends. Lee Konitz, my mentor, is featured on the CD. Everything was one take, so it’s a very live CD. My other CD coming out in the summer is called *Mood Changes*. It has a lot of my compositions and arrangements and lots of different instruments and special guests. **Club BSG: Some people call you a prodigy in music. Is that totally awkward for you?** **Grace:** Yeah, it makes me feel a little awkward. I just think that I’ve been really lucky to find something I love to do, and I’m getting a lot of support doing it. **Club BSG: Your heritage is Korean—just like Avery! Do you feel a connection to your Korean roots, and does it have any affect on your music?** **Grace:** I feel even more connected to my Korean roots because I recently did a little tour in Korea, which was my first time there. Recently, I’ve been looking into taking international music and melding it into my music. **Club BSG: That sounds interesting! After you are finished school, what do you imagine yourself doing?** **Grace:** I hope that I would get to play more festivals and work with more famous jazz musicians and pop musicians. I hope to spread my music to the largest amount of people and have them touched. I think that’s what music’s really for—to help heal people and put across messages. **Club BSG: Even outstanding players like you need music lessons—what is your training like?** **Grace:** It’s pretty busy. I have saxophone lessons with three different teachers. I have voice lessons with three different teachers. I have composition lessons, arranging lessons, piano lessons, music theory, ear training, history of Western music, and that’s about it. On Saturday, I go the New England Conservatory Prep School from ten to five and just do all kinds of ensembles and lessons and stuff like that. **Club BSG: What would you say is one common misconception about jazz music?** **Grace:** I think that one common misconception is that jazz music is boring. I mean, I’m not going to say that it’s not true. There are some jazz players who play music that’s really hard to relate to. But, when I play my music, I really love to have it connect to people, and I wouldn’t call it boring at all. **Club BSG: Many jazz musicians are older men—and here you are, a young woman! How do you think you’ll change the face of jazz music?** **Grace:** I do hope that my music brings in people of |