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Practical Living/Vocational Studies


Teen Issues
Health/social issues
Grade Levels:
7-12
Length:
16 minutes
Taping Rights:
School year
MARC Record:
Downloadable
Teaching Materials:
See Below

This 13-part series imparts a wealth of information on a variety of issues facing teenagers today. From the dangers of the latest drugs to the physical effects of AIDS and cancer, teens will get the cold hard facts about these topics. Interviews with young people who are faced with these challenges and advice offered from a variety of experts help viewers understand each topic in depth, while providing a clear message that dealing with these issues is often a matter of life and death.

These programs have been flagged for content and/or language. KET strongly encourages teachers to preview the programs before showing them to students. Contact KET’s Education office, (800) 432-0951, ext. 7261, for more information.


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2007/08 Block Feeds on KET ED

Block Feed: Programs 101-113 Program Details
3 hours, 15 minutes
    Tuesday, November 20 at 2:00 am on KETED

Block Feed: Programs 101-108 Program Details
1 hours, 59 minutes
    Wednesday, October 10 at 10:00 am on KETED
    Wednesday, March 12 at 10:00 am on KETED

Block Feed: Programs 109-113 Program Details
1 hours, 15 minutes
    Wednesday, October 10 at 2:00 pm on KETED
    Wednesday, March 12 at 2:00 pm on KETED


Episodes Included in These Block Feeds

101. HIV and Teens: Remembering Krista Blake
Krista Blake contracted HIV when she was 16 from a hemophiliac boyfriend. At 19 she developed AIDS. The program follows Krista over a three-year period as she speaks out about AIDS, and as her disease progresses.

102. Steroids
Interviews with former users and health professionals present concrete information about steroids, including the physical and psychological effects.

103. Marijuana
The physical effects of marijuana are reviewed and the importance of prevention through education is emphasized. Viewers will also witness police efforts to stop the spread of the drug.

104. Eating Disorders
Interviews with young women and men who are battling eating disorders, including anorexia nervosa and bulimia, show teen viewers the warning signs to look for in a friend or family member who may be suffering from an eating disorder.

105. Cults
Interviews with experts in the field and detailed testimony about one family's involvement in a cult give teens the tools necessary to distinguish the difference between a group and a cult.

106. Teen Dads
Four teenage fathers who have chosen to play an active role in their children's lives are profiled in this video about responsibility, hard decisions, and planning ahead.

107. Sexual Harassment
The focus of this program is to enlighten teen viewers about what sexual harassment is and how to stop it.

108. Living with HIV
A teenage boy born with the HIV virus explains what it is, how it is and is not transmitted, and what life is like for him.

109. Teens with Cancer
Casey Moore was diagnosed with childhood leukemia when she was 8 years old. Viewers receive a firsthand account of her family's struggle to learn more about the disease.

110. Drinking and Driving
Presents the story of a teenager who died in an alcohol-related accident. Visits to a sobriety checkpoint and a county morgue, along with graphic footage of alcohol-related car crashes, show the dramatic results of drinking and driving.

111. Dropouts
Viewers get an in-depth look at the process of dropping out and learn the alternatives available to teens who want to get an education, including night school and alternative school. Two young people who quit school discuss regrets and

112. Inhalants
This program describes the dangers of inhalant abuse. Viewers meet the parents of a boy who lost his life to inhalants before his 13th birthday. A doctor discusses the deadly risks.

113. Heroin
A toxicologist explains the physical effects of heroin use, how easy it is to become addicted, and the not-so-glamorous symptoms of withdrawal. Stories of overdose and addiction illustrate the drug's devastating effects.

Teaching Materials

DOWNLOADABLE GUIDE
http://www.ket.org/education/guides/teen_issues.pdf
PDF format
KET Online



Kentucky Academic Expectations

This program relates to the following Kentucky Academic Expectations.

Kentucky schools may tape and retain programs according to the rights listed above. For further information, contact the KET Education Division.

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