Current Events, a Weekly Reader publication back issues from February 2002:
On the brink: are India and Pakistan headed for war?(history of conflict between the two countries)(Statistical Data Included)
Feb 01, 2002 ... KASHMIR, India--The fuse is burning--and the bomb may soon explode into war unless longtime enemies India and Pakistan find a way to extinguish it--and fast. As CE went to press, hundreds of thousands of troops from both countries massed along the 1,800-mile border between the ...
Time trip.(migration of Hindus from Pakistan to India, and Muslims from India to Pakistan, 1947)(Statistical Data Included)
Feb 01, 2002 ... * The partition of India and Pakistan in 1947 resulted in the greatest migration of people in history. In the fall of that year, 12 million people became refugees as Muslims in India fled to Pakistan, and Hindus in Pakistan fled to India. (See refugees packed on a train at right.) ...
Making the grade? U.S. Supreme Court to rule on peer grading. (News Debate).
Feb 01, 2002 ... YOU'VE PROBABLY HEARD your teacher say it a hundred times: "Trade papers." You turn to the person next to you, exchange the quiz or test you just finished, mark the correct answers, and call out the score. This practice, known as peer grading, takes place in classrooms across ...
Just the facts. (News Review).(India, peer grading)
Feb 01, 2002 ... Indicate the answer that best completes each statement by placing A, B, or C in each blank. -- 1. Mohandas Gandhi (A) wanted a separate country for Muslims, (B) led India to independence, (C) was a war hero in two wars with Pakistan over the disputed region of Kashmir. ...
Word link. (News Review).(vocabulary)
Feb 01, 2002 ... Indicate the best synonym for each word in blue below by placing A, B, or C in each blank. -- 1. partitioned (v.): (A) divided, split, (B) joined, united, (C) combined, merged -- 2. averted (v.): (A) sustained, continued, (B) authorized, sanctioned, (C) ...
Sitcom role models? (health beat).(Brief Article)
Feb 01, 2002 ... Would you believe that Ross and Joey, characters on the popular television sitcom Friends, are male role models? According to Michael Porter and Glenn Good, researchers at the University of Missouri-Columbia, some sitcoms help males learn how to share their feelings. The study examined the ...
Healthy teeth, healthy body. (health beat).(Brief Article)
Feb 01, 2002 ... Sure, you've heard that exercise is good for the body--but what about brushing your teeth? It turns out that keeping your gums and teeth in good shape is an important part of maintaining overall good health. Current research shows that bad teeth and gums can be linked to diabetes, heart ...
Wired for sound. (health beat).(Brief Article)
Feb 01, 2002 ... Are musicians' minds different? Researchers at the Montreal Neurological Institute have found that professional musicians have an intuitive sense of music that amateurs lack. Using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machines, the researchers scanned the brains of eight German professional ...
Just ask us.(Letter to the Editor)
Feb 01, 2002 ... Q Does chocolate cause acne? S.H., Tampa, FL A Here's some good news in this month of giving and receiving chocolates that come in red, heart-shaped boxes. These sweets do not cause acne. According to The New York Times: "Repeated studies have failed to find any link ...
Club drugs: nothing to rave about. (Cover Story).(Brief Article)
Feb 01, 2002; ... Sixteen-year-old Brandy looked forward to attending last May's X-Fest concert in Hanover, Pennsylvania. Arriving there, Brandy and two friends each took half an Ecstasy tablet. "It's my first time ...," Brandy told another friend. "I'm going to see what it's like." Later, Brandy took the ...
The good the bad and the Internet: like it or not, life is happening more and more in cyberspace. That includes friendships and romance. Are relationships better on-line than in person? Read on. (relationships).
Feb 01, 2002; ... Nick logged on to his computer to check his E-mail. He scanned the list of new messages, deleting the junk before spotting the one he'd been waiting for. "Finally," he said to himself, "something from Shun." He read Shun's message and wrote a reply even though he knew it was the middle of ...
Enhancing: the mind -- body connection: you know the benefits exercising has on your body. But do you know that going for a jog, playing tennis, or dancing may help fight stress, prevent depression, and enhance your memory? (fitness & exercise).
Feb 01, 2002; ... Fran loves to dance. Most days after school she can be found at the dance studio taking a ballet, hip-hop, or tap class. While she likes what exercise does for her body, she loves what it does for her mind. "Dancing makes me feel good about myself and helps me to get rid of ...
Stuttering: a break in the flow of speech: if you stutter, you're in good company. Many famous people are known stutterers. (disease & disorders).
Feb 01, 2002; ... Did you know that actress Marilyn Monroe stuttered? The list of actors and athletes goes on: James Earl Jones, actor and the voice of Darth Vader; Bruce Willis, actor; singers Mel Tillis and Carly Simon; athletes Bo Jackson and Bill Walton; and many more. In fact, about 3 million Americans ...
Staying connected: how to use cell phones safely: cellular telephones are time savers, even lifesavers--as long as you use them responsibly. (first aid & safety).
Feb 01, 2002; ... Talk about a fun accessory! Cellular phones are great. They come in wild colors with a choice of ring sounds and a silent vibrator option. You can even have Internet access and E-mail service. Best of all, wireless technology makes calling so convenient. Cell phones have even ...
The Great American Meatout: find out what it takes to eat a healthy, balanced vegetarian diet. (nutrition).(Brief Article)
Feb 01, 2002; ... Rey watched as Brenda hung flyers in the store windows and on poles along Carson Street. When she turned the corner and was out of sight, he quickly walked to the nearest pole and read, "Meatout 2002, the world's largest annual grassroots diet education campaign. Join celebrity ...
Mirror mirror in your head: your mental picture of your body can have a direct effect on your self-esteem and your behavior. (psychology).
Feb 01, 2002; ... What's your body image? Do you see yourself as too fat, too thin, too short, or too tall? Experts report that many teens don't like their bodies, no matter how they really look. This negative body image can affect you in many ways. "Most of the girls at school think they're too ...
Health info on the Net: separating fact from fiction: looking for health information on the Net is like panning for gold. You may have to sift through a lot of sand before you hit pay dirt. (your personal health).
Feb 01, 2002; ... On the first day of health class, Ms. Mathers passed out assignment sheets titled: "Your Health--Where Do You Go for Help?" "What is this?" asked Crystal. "It says acne next to my name. I don't have acne, Ms. Mathers." "And you've got my name next to nosebleeds. I've ...
A quick look at club drugs.(Brief Article)
Feb 01, 2002 ... In each row of the following table, some pieces of information have already been filled in. Using them as hints and the article as one of your references, complete this quick review chart that will help you to summarize what you are learning about the so-called club drugs. Fill in the ...
Advice to a peer.(Letter to the Editor)
Feb 01, 2002 ... Jim sent this letter to the "Dear Alec" section of the school newspaper. Read Jim's letter and write a concerned response to him that makes reasonable observations and recommendations for how he should handle his situation. First, review the health, body image, and self-esteem issues ...
2002-2003 Current Health 2 topic outline.
Feb 01, 2002 ... Each issue of Current Health 2 meets the seven National Health Education Standards: 1. Students will comprehend concepts related to health promotion and disease prevention. 2. Students will demonstrate the ability to access valid health information and health ...
Sexual myth or fact--do you know what's true? There is a lot of sexual misinformation and confusion out there. Here are some of the hardest-to-shake myths and where you can go to find solid information.
Feb 01, 2002; ... Compared even to the oh-so-hipsters of the 1960s sexual revolution, teens today "see" a lot more sexual passion played out in movies, on television, on Internet sites, and even in books. But do teens really know more about sex? Hot scenes in movies are long on passion but short on facts ....
Crimes of war: bringing the guilty to justice.(Slobodan Milosevic brought before International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia)(Statistical Data Included)
Feb 08, 2002 ... THE HAGUE, Netherlands--War is by nature brutal and nasty. But the recent ethnic wars in Yugoslavia (1991-1999) seem to have broken all tire rules on how brutal and murderous modern war can become. Now the man accused of masterminding the most inhuman acts of those wars will be ...
Time trip.(Nuremberg war crime trials, World War II)(Statistical Data Included)
Feb 08, 2002 ... * The first international war crimes trials were held in Nuremberg, Germany, following World War II (1939-1945). The International Military Tribunals (IMT) were set up by the victorious Allies: the United States, France, the United Kingdom, and the Soviet Union. * On trial in ...
Olympic showdown: should a rodeo be allowed at the Olympic Games? (News Debate).(animal rights activists say no)(Statistical Data Included)
Feb 08, 2002 ... ANIMAL RIGHTS ACTIVISTS and professional cowboys have locked horns about the upcoming 2002 Olympic Winter Games. The two groups are wrangling over the decision of the Salt Lake Organizing Committee (SLOC) to include a rodeo as part of the Olympic festivities in Salt Lake City, Utah. The ...
Just the facts. (News Review).(Brief Article)
Feb 08, 2002 ... Indicate the answer that best completes each statement by placing A, B, or C in each blank. -- 1. Slobodan Milosevic (A) is currently the president of Yugoslavia, (B) fought for the freedom of Bosnian Muslims and Bosnian Croats, (C) is charged with genocide. -- 2 ....
Word link. (News Review).(Brief Article)
Feb 08, 2002 ... Indicate the best synonym for each word in blue below by placing A, B, or C in each blank. -- 1. indictment (n.): (A) verdict, final ruling, (B) evidence, proof, (C) a formal charge or statement -- 2. deportation (n.): (A) journey, voyage, (B) expulsion, banishment, ...
News map of the week.(Brief Article)
Feb 08, 2002 ... Study the map. Then complete the exercise below by placing A, B, or C in each blank. -- 1. Which area is NOT a part of Yugoslavia? (A) Vojvodina, (B) Montenegro, (C) Albania -- 2. What is the approximate distance between the capital of Yugoslavia and the Adriatic ...
Songs of the soul: the Harlem Renaissance, 1920-1935. (Special Report).(Statistical Data Included)
Feb 08, 2002 ... HOT NIGHTS and cool jazz ... steamy sidewalks and fancy dressers ... songs of the soul and songs of the body ... the lilt of gentle laughter and the penetrating wail of the blues ... That was Harlem in the 1920s and early 1930s--a place that vibrated night and day with ...
Discussion web.(Brief Article)
Feb 08, 2002 ... Read the News Debate, "Olympic Showdown," on page 3. Now consider the question in the diagram on this page. Give reasons that some people might answer yes or no in the boxes labeled Yes and ...
Let the games begin! (Salt Lake 2002).(Winter Olympics)(Illustration)
Feb 08, 2002; ... Utah's claim to having "the greatest snow on Earth" will be put to the test during the 2002 Olympic Winter Games. From February 8 to February 24, more than 2,300 athletes from 80 countries will gather in Salt Lake City -- all trying to ski, skate, jump, or slide their way to gold medals ....
Is John Walker Lindh a traitor? (An American Taliban).
Feb 22, 2002 ... MAZAR-E SHARIF, Afghanistan--He walked out of a bombed-out basement. His face was filthy, his hair matted, and his eyes bloodshot. Wearily, he joined his fellow prisoners in surrendering to the the U.S.-backed Northern Alliance. The surrender, on Nov. 29, 2001, marked the end of a bloody ...
Side trip.(Al Qaeda prisoners in Cuba)(Brief Article)
Feb 22, 2002 ... * Because he is an American, John Walker Lindh avoided the fate of other Taliban and Al Qaeda captives. At press time, U.S. military personnel had sent 158 Al Qaeda and Taliban fighters to the U.S. naval base at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. There, U.S. soldiers built a prison camp called Camp ...
Geo quest.(Ernest Hemingway's house in Cuba)(Brief Article)
Feb 22, 2002 ... American writer Ernest Hemingway (1899-1961) lived in this house overlooking Cuba's capital city. The island served as the setting for much of Hemingway's writing, including The Old Man and the Sea, a novel about a Cuban fisherman. For that story, Hemingway won the Pulitzer Prize in ...
Calling cell phone bans into question: is it time to put school cell phone bans on hold? (News Debate).(Brief Article)
Feb 22, 2002 ... "PUT THEM AWAY! Put them away!" the school administrator yelled. A handful of students scrambled to stuff the contraband into their pockets and book bags. No, not drugs. Cell phones. "I'm not in trouble, am I?" asked sophomore Neringa Eidimtaite, caught in the act of calling her ...
Is John Walker Lindh a Benedict Arnold? (News Cartoon).(Brief Article)
Feb 22, 2002 ... Benedict Arnold (1741-1801) is so famous in U.S. history as a traitor that people who betray a trust are often called Benedict Arnolds. For much of the American Revolutionary War (1775-1783), Arnold was a respected general in the American struggle for independence from Britain. But in ...
Just the facts. (News Review).
Feb 22, 2002 ... Indicate the answer that best completes each statement by placing A, B, or C in each blank. -- 1. At age 16, John Walker Lindh began to study the religion of (A) Hinduism, (B) Islam, (C) Christianity. -- 2. A reporter discovered Lindh after a revolt at (A) the Indian ...
Word link. (News Review).
Feb 22, 2002 ... Indicate the best synonym for each word in blue below by placing A, B, or C in each blank. -- 1. provisions (n.): (A) supplies, necessities, (B) luxury goods, (C) gifts, presents -- 2. balked (v.): (A) allowed, supported, (B) refused abruptly, rejected, (C) ...
News map of the week.(Cuba quiz)(Brief Article)
Feb 22, 2002 ... Study the map. Then complete the exercise below by placing A, B, or C in each blank. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] -- 1. Which body of water does NOT border Cuba? (A) Caribbean Sea, (B) Gulf of Mexico, (C) Pacific Ocean -- 2. From Cuba's capital, in which ...
Where in the World?(current events geography quiz)(Brief Article)
Feb 22, 2002 ... How well do you remember the stories in Current Events? This world map is marked with the letters A through J. Each letter points to a place that appeared in a Current Events story this year. Read the statements below. On the line before each statement, write the letter from the map that ...