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Start Smart-My Personal Safety - Simple Rules for Staying Safe-Grades K - 4
In this program, your child will learn simple, yet vital, rules to follow that will empower and increase his or her personal safety, such as the "Check First" rule and the "Go with a Friend" rule. Other points covered are that it is okay to say "no" if you feel uncomfortable, how to identify saf...
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Start Smart - Fire Safety and You - Prevent, Prepare, Survive! - Grades 2 - 6
In this program, get pro-active about fire prevention and preparedness. What can you do to be ready in case there is a fire in your home? What do you need to remember to escape from a burning building? What can you do to prevent fires from starting in your home? What is the fire triangle? Wh...
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Start Smart - Bullying and What You Can Do! - Grades 3 - 8
Students will learn all about bullying behaviors and proven prevention strategies. The show helps students identify warning signs, implement open communication, find the appropriate support, and model kindness and respect. An accessible and relatable peer host provides encouragement and instill...
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Start Smart - Me My Selfie And I - Protecting My Digital Self - Grades 7 - 9
Explore the safety procedures that you can implement immediately to protect yourself and your reputation online. From posting pictures of someone without their approval to sexting, you will learn the potential hazards and long-term ramifications of hitting "send." Why is internet safety importa...
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Start Smart - School Violence - Prevent Prepare Prevail - Grades 4 - 9
Learn all about how to prevent, prepare for and to prevail over school violence. What is a direct threat? What is an indirect threat? What are the warning signs of school violence? What steps can students take to create and maintain a safe school environment? The answers to all of these ques...
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Start Smart - Just For Boys - All About Puberty - Grades 5 - 9
This program is especially designed to appropriately introduce preteen boys to the many changes to their bodies that accompany adolescence. Boys will learn about the physical, social and emotional changes that come with puberty. Young host Aidan explains to viewers that sometimes puberty can be...
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Start Smart - Understanding People with Disabilities - Grades 1 - 5
Learn all about physical disabilities. What is a physical disability? What is an adaptive tool? What types of challenges does someone with a physical disability face? What are some common disabilities? What are the icons that indicate services are available for those with disabilities? The...
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Start Smart - Cigarettes, E-cigarettes and Vaping-What You Need to Know - G: 5-9
Get the facts about cigarettes, e-cigarettes and other sources of tobacco used by teens. Understand the marketing strategies used to entice young people into smoking and learn how to avoid becoming a smoking statistic. Detailed graphics, diagrams and exciting video, as well as on-screen, multip...
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Start Smart - Puberty for Girls - Help! My Body's Changing - Grades 5 - 9
Girls are taught all about the changes that happen to their bodies as they transition from child to adult. What is puberty? What are the physical changes associated with puberty? What is menstruation? What are the social and emotional changes associated with puberty? The answers to all of th...
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Start Smart - Food Advertising to Kids - Grades 1 - 5
Learn all about the tricks used in food advertising and how to avoid falling for them. What is advertising/food marketing? Where might kids see advertising? In what ways does food marketing contribute to childhood obesity? What are the techniques used by advertisers to get kids to buy snack ...
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Start Smart - Underage Drinking - The Dangers You Need to Know - Grades 8 -12
Teens learn how to navigate uncomfortable social situations and potential peer pressure when offered alcohol. What is alcohol? How is alcohol used in our society? How widespread is the problem of underage drinking? What are the consequences of underage drinking? How does alcohol affect the s...