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TEEN KIDS NEWS is a dynamic news program for teens and pre-teens by teens. The half-hour weekly program provides information and news to students in a way that's educational as well as entertaining. The focus of the program is young people, so all the stories are in their words. This program inserts the clear, informed voice of students into the adult-dominated media and provides a unique perspective that is not currently available on network news programs. Weekly Reader provides educational content and works with teachers nationwide to download scripts to teach public speaking, reading and writing skills. Executive Producer Albert T. Primo, who created the Eyewitness News format, and Eyewitness News Producer Alan Weiss are producing the program, which airs in 200 cities across the country, and 170 countries.

Episodes:

• Time to Act for Oceans!

  A BLOCK: The world’s oceans are so vast and incredibly powerful, it’s hard to imagine that they need our help. But as Alexnadra tells us, they not only need our help, they need it more than ever before. B BLOCK: In this week’s “If At First You Don’t Succeed” Emily tells us how the author of Peter Pan, didn’t GIVE up and therefore succeeded to create a beloved character who ‘doesn’t want to GROW up’. Christin has a “Make the Grade” report that explains the benefits of learning a second language. CC: FOREIGN LANGUAGE Athina reports on the benefits of singing to your overall health. C BLOCK: If you’re someone who always hits the door close button in an elevator, you’re wasting your time. Ava explains. It’s simple, seatbelts save lives. The National Road Safety Foundation wants to make sure you remember that every time you get into a car, so they sponsored this short video. D BLOCK: During a major international conflict, the U.S. Air Force went from dropping bombs…to dropping candy. Nicole explains. E BLOCK: Brandon tells us about Ching Shih, the woman some historians call the most successful pirate ever! In our report sponsored by News Media Group, Carley Knobloch has a Holiday Gadget Giving Guide.

  Next Airing:	Wed, Dec 25th, 2024 at 3:30 PM on UEN-TV
  Length:	00:22:00
  Usage rights:	Expires 9/1/2025

• Us History & Government

  A BLOCK: After the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution, the third most important document in our nation’s history is the Bill of Rights. It was comprised of 10 amendments. And the most famous – and one of the most controversial – is the First Amendment. In part one of this special two part report, Alexandra tells us more. B BLOCK: In part two of our special report on the freedom of speech, we find out how students across the country are defending their first amendment rights. C BLOCK: In this week’s “If At First You Don’t Succeed” Emily tells us how after initial failure, positive encouragement led Stephen King to becoming one of the most popular and best-selling authors of all time. Let’s face it, most of us don’t get enough sleep. And while dozing off in class may get you detention, if you get behind the wheel when you’re too tired, the consequences can be MUCH worse. The NRSF sponsored this short video to help you remember that. D BLOCK: In our SEEING Sicily report, Ava takes us on a visual tour of the largest and most famous island in the Mediterranean. E BLOCK: Jackson reveals something of “note” about what helps cows produce more milk – listening to classical music! Just in time for the new year, this report from High Impact TV, gives us a sneak peek at some hot new cars at the LA Auto Show.

  Next Airing:	Mon, Dec 30th, 2024 at 3:30 PM on UEN-TV
  Length:	00:22:00
  Usage rights:	Expires 9/1/2025

• A BLOCK: Throughout the year, we often bring you stories about contests sponsored by the National Road Safety Foundation. Teens across the country are invited to send in ideas for creating PSAs about traffic safety. This time the NRSF decided to do something different – they invited an entire school to come up with a PSA. In part one of our special report, see how that school - Weaver HS in Hartford, CT - learns that they’ve been selected. B BLOCK: In part two of our special report we meet the Weaver HS student who submitted the best concept for the PSA. Reese gives us some insight on the science behind eternal youth. C BLOCK: There’s no question that America is a leader in medical innovation. That’s why so many people from other countries come here for treatment. One of those was a teen hoping for a cure for her life-threatening illness. As Ava reports the cure was successful, and now that teen is paying it forward for others in her country who need help. In this week’s “Make the Grade” Christin has some advice on you can be a better leader. D BLOCK: In Emily’s “If At First You Don’t Succeed” report we’ll find out about celebrity Sylvestor Stallone’s “rocky” road to success. Katarina explains why the name for the instrument - English Horn is a “Misleading Moniker”. Brendan tells us a little about the biggest US state Alaska. E BLOCK: Nicole is in the kitchen with a recipe that you can make to impress your family and friends - and it’s a healthy snack - the berry creamsicle.

  Length:	00:22:00
  Usage rights:	Expires 9/1/2025

• Benefits of Playing Music - and More!

  A BLOCK: No question, learning to play a musical instrument has all kinds of benefits - from improving your memory…to improving your self-esteem. But due to tight school budgets and other factors, a lot of kids who could be learning to play, just aren’t able to. Benjamin tells us about a pilot program, working to change that. B BLOCK: Ever wondered why Election Day is on a Tuesday? Well, wonder no more, Athina’s report explains. Mason has the facts about a unique characteristic of clownfish – they are all born male! C BLOCK: Let’s face it – there are a lot of things in our lives that we have little or no control over - what time school starts; whether it’s going to rain; getting older. But when it comes to our health, as Alexandra tells us, there is something very much in our control, we just need to do it: STRETCH! The NRSF brings us an important reminder about the importance of NOT driving if you’re too tired, it can have devastating consequences. D BLOCK: China’s Forbidden City has been the home of emperors for five centuries. And you can learn a lot about the buildings here just by looking at the roofs. Ava explains in this week’s “Tea on China”. Mason has a tip on how to tell if rain is going to ruin your camping trip. E BLOCK: Katarina explains how buffalo chicken wings got their “ Misleading Moniker”!

  Length:	00:22:00
  Usage rights:	Expires 9/1/2025

• Childrens Rights, and More!

  A BLOCK: Throughout this season of Teen Kids News, we’ve been reporting on the need to raise awareness about human rights. Especially the rights of children. As Alexandra reports, it’s a struggle that’s run into opposition from an unlikely source. B BLOCK: In this week’s “If at First You Don’t Succeed” Emily shows us that it’s ok to fail. The trick is to not give up. Steve Jobs didn’t. Mason introduces us to what is probably the most extraordinary creature on the planet – a tiny jellyfish. C BLOCK: Christin in back with some important advice on how the “ Make the Grade” – she tells us about the importance of proofreading your work and offers some tips that should help. There are some things in life that we know so well, we could – as the saying goes – do them in our sleep. But driving is not one of them. Drowsy driving is a major cause of car crashes – especially for teens. That’s why the National Road Safety Foundation has this message. D BLOCK: Sydney introduces us to a 13-year-old “Rising Star” who has been compared Avril Lavigne and Paramore. Meet Piper Connolly. E BLOCK: Katarina’s “Misleading Moniker” report explains why the 100 Years War is incorrectly named.

  Length:	00:22:00
  Usage rights:	Expires 9/1/2025

• Oceans at Risk, You Can Help

  A BLOCK: There’s no question that our modern world depends on the oceans that cover two thirds of our planet. And yet, as Alexandra’s reports, humans are doing things that put these vast and vital waters at risk. The good news, she explains, is that even small changes can help save the oceans. B BLOCK: For many teens, the difference between being able to attend college – or not – comes down to five letters…FAFSA, the Free Application for Student Aid. In part one of our special report, Benjamin speaks with our college expert, Rob Franek about some recent changes meant to streamline the complicated form, but instead caused a FAFSA Fiasco. C BLOCK: Benjamin continues his discussion with Rob Franek about the FAFSA changes, which should now make applying for aid easier, especially for those who need it most. D BLOCK: A study done several years ago found that 46% of teens have a fear of failure. It’s likely that teens today are still fearful of failing. So in this week’s “If at First You Don’t Succeed” Emily tells us how actor & comedian, Jim Carrey did not give up when faced with initial failures. Ava has the facts about one of our favorite condiments – ketchup. You may be surprised that it used to be made from mushrooms – not tomatoes. The NRSF brings us an important reminder about the importance of NOT driving if you’re too tired, it can have devastating consequences. E BLOCK: Reese has one story explaining how the webcam came to be!

  Length:	00:22:00
  Usage rights:	Expires 9/1/2025

• Sat, Act Or What?

  A BLOCK: Over the past few years there have been a number of changes in what colleges are expecting from students applying for admission. Benjamin tells us that when it comes to the ACT and SAT, some of the changes are changing – yet again. B BLOCK: Last week we showed you how a group of students at Hartford Connecticut’s Weaver HS got a crash course on preventing crashes – by creating a PSA in English and Spanish. In part one of this week s special report, we go behind the scenes of the making of the PSAs. C BLOCK: In part two of our report, we’ll see the finished PSAs as they were presented to the rest of Weaver High School. D BLOCK: You may know that there are state flags, state birds and state mottos. But Brendan tells there are also state sports. E BLOCK: The holiday shopping season has officially begun. Evette Rios has some ideas you may want to add to your list.

  Length:	00:17:35
  Usage rights:	Expires 9/1/2025

• Teens & Community Service

  A BLOCK: A famous person once said that some people see things as they are and ask why? And others dream of things that never were and ask: why not? That pretty much describes the philosophy of the teen Alexandra is about to introduce us to. Adriana Zhang saw a need in her community and created an organization to help fulfill it. B BLOCK: Christin has a “Make the Grade” report to help through the stress many teens often face. Brendan tells us about and “expensive” planet. 55 Canri-e is more than two times larger than Earth and scientists believe a third of the planet might be a huge diamond! C BLOCK: In “If At Frist You Don’t Succeed” Emily tells us how Katy Perry grew up and into her success as a pop star. You might be surprised to find out that something teens do pretty regularly kills more people than sharks. Whether from drinking alcohol or using any type of drugs, driving “under the influence” is dangerous. And the National Road Safety Foundation wants you to remember that. D BLOCK: It’s part of Italy – and yet it’s its own world. It even has its own language. Ava shows us that there truly so much to see in Sicily. E BLOCK: Squeezing the juice out of a lemon can sometimes be a bit tough. Well Katie is back in the kitchen with a tip on how to make it easy! Reese tells us about the unique way the inventor of Pringles chips insisted on being buried. If you have a techie on your holiday shopping list, Mario Armstrong has some ideas in this report sponsored by News Media Group.

  Length:	00:22:00
  Usage rights:	Expires 9/1/2025

• What Your Tee Shirt Says About You

  A BLOCK: No item of clothing can send a message about a person better than a T-shirt. It comes in all colors and sizes…often emblazoned with words and images that hint at our personality or beliefs. T-shirts are big business, about 2 billion of them are sold each year. While that’s great news for the fashion industry, as Alexandra tells us, it’s terrible news for the environment. CC: ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE B BLOCK: In this week’s “If At First You Don’t Succeed” Emily tells us how Albert Einstein didn’t let his failures in high school hold him back. C BLOCK: The National Mall in Washington DC is the site of memorials honoring some of the most important people - and events - in our nation’s history. One of these memorials is dedicated to the millions of Americans who served in the world’s biggest war, Sebastian show’s us the WWII. CC: HISTORY Even if you’re in a rush, speeding while driving is NEVER a good idea. The National Road Safety Foundation wants to make sure you know that. CC: HEALTH D BLOCK: In her “Tea on China” report Ava tells us about the Forbidden City. CC: SOCIAL STUDIES E BLOCK: Jackson tells us how to say the singular version of a food we love – spaghetti. In our report sponsored by News Media Group, Mario Armstrong is back with what’s hot this holiday season.

  Length:	00:22:00
  Usage rights:	Expires 9/1/2025

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