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1. Peer Pressure is always bad

 

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2. Alcohol is a:

 


3. Bacteria can grow on food and cause you to get super sick. What can you do to keep food safe to eat?

 


show host4. It’s fine to bounce around on the school bus. You’re just getting rid of that energy you stored up in class.

 


5. When you are conducting an experiment in science class, you should put safety goggles on even though they look a little ridiculous.

 


6. True or false: If you know how to swim, you can get away without a lifejacket when you’re out in a boat.

 


7. Which is the safer choice?

 


Game in Progress8. You’re okay without your seat belt for short trips, as long as you won’t be going on the highway.

 


9. You can get serious burns from your own faucet.

 


10. How many kids volunteer regularly?

 

Bonus Question!


11. Why does someone become a bully?

 

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Disappointed Face

No way!
Peer pressure can be good or bad. Friends trying to convince you to go white water rafting with their family even though you have never been before — good. Friends trying to convince you to cheat on a test — bad. Think through what can happen before you make a decision.

 

Happy Face

You know what’s up!
Peer pressure can be good or bad. Friends trying to convince you to take a risk and go white water rafting with their family — good. Pals pressuring you to cheat on a test — bad. Think through what can happen before you make a decision.

 

Disappointed Face

Nope.
Alcohol is a depressant — it slows down brain activity. That’s why people’s reflexes are slower when they drink. The scary thing is that alcohol can slow down your brain until it stops.

 

Happy Face

That’s right!
Alcohol is a depressant — it slows down brain activity. That’s why people can’t think as clearly. It affects everything your brain controls—from walking, to vision, to decisions. The scary thing is that alcohol can slow down your brain until it stops.

 

Disappointed Face

Nope.
Alcohol is a depressant — it slows down brain activity. That’s why people can’t think as clearly. It affects everything your brain controls—from walking, to vision, to decisions. The scary thing is that alcohol can slow down your brain until it stops.

 

Disappointed Face

Yes
This is a good idea, but it’s not all you can do to keep your food germ free. Doing all of the above will keep your food bacteria free and you feeling good. The key is to keep hot foods hot and cold foods cold. And make sure you wash your hands before you eat.

 

Disappointed Face

Yes
this is a good idea, but it’s not all you can do to keep your food germ free. Doing all of the above will keep your food bacteria free and you feeling good. The key is to keep hot foods hot and cold foods cold. And make sure you wash your hands before you eat.

 

Disappointed Face

Yes
This is a good idea, but it’s not all you can do to keep your food germ free. Doing all of the above will keep your food bacteria free and you feeling good. The key is to keep hot foods hot and cold foods cold. And make sure you wash your hands before you eat.

 

Happy Face

Right on.
Doing all of the above will keep your food germ free and you feeling good. The key is to keep hot foods hot and cold foods cold. And make sure you wash your hands before you eat.

 

Disappointed Face

No way!
The most important thing is for you to get home safely, and for that, the bus driver needs to concentrate. You can help the driver by not yelling, moving around, or throwing anything. Feel free to yak with friends, then, once you’re off, you can rollerblade, hit the park, or shoot hoops.

 

Happy Face

Right!
The most important thing is for you to get home safely, and for that, the bus driver needs to concentrate. You can help the driver by not yelling, moving around, or throwing anything. Feel free to yak with friends, then, once you’re off, you can rollerblade, hit the park, or shoot hoops.

 

Happy Face

Way to go.
Safety goggles keep chemicals out of your eyes. If you, or another student, happen to get something in your eye during an experiment, it should be rinsed out immediately. Make sure you know where all of the safety equipment is, including the sink or eyewash station.

 

Disappointed Face

Think again.
Safety goggles keep chemicals out of your eyes. If you, or another student, happen to get something in your eye during an experiment, it should be rinsed out immediately. Make sure you know where all of the safety equipment is, including the sink or eyewash station.

 

Disappointed Face

No way!
It’s important for everyone — even great swimmers — to wear a lifejacket when boating, jet skiing, water skiing, or rafting. These activities involve fast speeds, deep water, and strong currents — that can be way too much for even a strong swimmer.

 

Happy Face

Right on!
It’s important for everyone — even great swimmers — to wear a lifejacket when boating, jet skiing, water skiing, or rafting. These activities involve fast speeds, deep water, and strong currents — that can be way too much for even a strong swimmer.

 

Disappointed Face

Actually, neither of these are safe choices!
Cigarette smoke has tar, which clogs up your lungs. Smokeless tobacco causes gum disease, tooth loss, and oral cancer. The only safe thing is to not use tobacco at all — and you’ll look much better, to boot.

 

Disappointed Face

Pick your poison.
Neither of these are good choices. Cigarettes have tar, which clogs up your lungs, and dozens of kinds of poisons in the smoke. Smokeless tobacco eats at the flesh in your mouth and throat. It causes open sores (at least six in ten users have open sores in their mouth — and the number could be as high as eight in ten). These sores can lead to oral cancer. It also increases dental cavities, gingivitis, tooth loss. And tobacco is addictive, regardless if you smoke it or suck on it.

 

Happy Face

That’s right!
Actually, neither of these are safe choices! Cigarette smoke has tar, which clogs up your lungs. Smokeless tobacco causes gum disease, tooth loss, and oral cancer. The only safe thing is to not use tobacco at all — and you’ll look much better, to boot.

 

Disappointed Face

No way!
You should always wear your seatbelt when you’re in a moving car. It’s your best bet to prevent getting injured if you’re in a crash or have to come to a sudden stop.

 

Happy Face

There you go!
You should always wear your seatbelt when you’re in a moving car. It’s your best bet to prevent getting injured if you’re in a crash or have to come to a sudden stop.

 

Happy Face

It’s true
Tap water from your sink, tub or shower faucet can get hot enough to cause burns. Be sure to know how your house faucet works and how hot your water gets. Test it before you wash your hands or take a bath or shower. You can also ask your parents to lower the hot water heater settings on your hot water heater.

 

Disappointed Face

Nope, it’s true.
Tap water from your sink, tub or shower faucet can get hot enough to cause serious burns. Each faucet in your house may be different, so test the water before you wash your hands or take a drink. You can also ask your parents to lower the hot water heater settings on your hot water heater.

 

Disappointed Face

No way — way too low.
About 7 out of 10 kids volunteer. And they’re smart to do it! Getting involved in your community is a great way to spend time, feel good about yourself, and meet other cool kids.

 

Disappointed Face

No way — way too low.
About 7 out of 10 kids volunteer. And they’re smart to do it! Getting involved in your community is a great way to spend time, feel good about yourself, and meet other cool kids.

 

Happy Face

You got it!
About 7 out of 10 kids volunteer. And they’re smart to do it! Getting involved in your community is a great way to spend time, feel good about yourself, and meet other cool kids.

 

Disappointed Face

No
That’s true, but people can become bullies for any of these reasons. While that doesn’t make it okay, it might help you understand that they’re probably just scared, lonely, or sad, and they’re doing a bad job covering it up.

 

Disappointed Face

No
That’s true, but people can become bullies for any of these reasons. While that doesn’t make it okay, it might help you understand that they’re probably just scared, lonely, or sad, and they’re doing a bad job covering it up.

 

Disappointed Face

No
That’s true, but people can become bullies for any of these reasons. While that doesn’t make it okay, it might help you understand that they’re probably just scared, lonely, or sad, and they’re doing a bad job covering it up.

 

Happy Face

That’s right!
Bullies usually don’t feel good about themselves, have been bullied by others, or are surrounded by friends who think bad behavior is a good idea. While that doesn’t make it okay, it might help you understand that they’re probably just scared, lonely, or sad, and they’re doing a bad job covering it up.

 

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