SLJ's Multimedia Buyers' Directory: Guidance

Video

Addictive Behavior: Drugs, Food, and Relationships. video. 21 min. with tchr's. guide online. Educational Video Network. ISBN 1-58950-055-5. $89.95.

Gr 7-12–Addiction can come in the forms of caffeine, heroin, food, and love. Find out the signs and types of addictions, and learn how to get help.

Body Image & Self-Esteem for Teens. video. 28 min. Wildcatter Prods. $165.

Gr 7-9–Teens often compare their own body image to what cultural forces tell them is "the norm." Some develop a negative body image. Some will develop "Body Dysmorphic Disorder," sometimes called the, "disease of imagined ugliness." This video will help teens identify and overcome this disorder.

Boys Will Be Men. video. 57 min. (closed captioned). with tchr's. guide. Prod. by Moira Prods. Dist. by Bullfrog Films. ISBN 1-56029-949-5. $250 (Rental: $85).

Gr 7 Up–Boys are in trouble. The spate of school shootings in 1998 and 1999 amplified a warning being sounded by social scientists.

Bullies. video. 20 min. (closed captioned). Cambridge Educational. $79.95.

Gr 5-12–Dr. James Shaw explains how to confront and counter bullying in the nation's schools. Interviews with bullied students provide a peer perspective on school violence.

Character and Values: Making the Right Choices. video. 24 min. with tchr's. guide online. Educational Video Network. ISBN 1-58950-139-X. $69.95.

Gr 7-12–Introduces seven values that can help an individual develop good character.

Conflict Resolution (The Pioneer Living Series). video. 13 min. (closed captioned). Pioneer Living Corp. #204B. $19.95.

Gr 9 Up–Steps to effective conflict resolution, particularly how to intervene with a question before "mental grievance lists" are made. Tips for resolving conflicts between individuals and within teams.

Coping with Fear. video. 26 min. with tchr's. guide online. Educational Video Network. ISBN 1-58950-058-X. $59.95.

Gr 7-12–Learn effective strategies that can be used to handle fear.

Cusp. video. 25 min. (closed captioned). Women Make Movies. #02758. $195 (Rental: $60); public libraries: $89.

Gr 6-12–A portrait of Alice, a spirited 12 year old's struggle to form her own identity. Captures the difficult journey out of girlhood and the even more painful entry into the teen years.

Dealing with Difference: Opening Dialogue about Lesbian, Gay and Straight Issues. video. approx. 30 min. with tchr's. guide. Human Relations Media. ISBN 1-55548-260-0. $139.95.

Gr 7-12 –Addresses the stresses and difficulties of growing up gay or lesbian. Examines common health issues that gay teens face such as depression and suicide and increased risk of STIs, and problems of teasing, bias attacks and homophobia.

Dealing with Grief. video. 20 min. with tchr's. guide online. Educational Video Network. ISBN 1-58950-057-1. $59.95.

Gr 7-12–Explains how grief allows us to acknowledge and mourn our losses so we can reconcile our feelings and move forward in life.

Dealing with Rejection and Disappointment. video. 20 min. with tchr's. guide online. Educational Video Network. ISBN 1-58950-142-X. $89.95.

Gr 7-12–Defines rejection and disappointment and discusses it in the areas of school, employment, interpersonal relations, and romance.

Divorce: A Survivor's Guide for Kids. video. 20 min. (closed captioned). Cambridge Educational. #29845. $89.95.

Gr 6-12 –Teens, psychologists, and divorced parents talk about the difficulties young people face when their parents separate and what young people and their parents can do to ease the transition.

Facing Death Facing Grief: Teens Healing at Camp Brave Heart. video. 22 min. with online resource guide. Family Experiences Prods. ISBN 1-930772-33-5. $99.

Gr 6 Up–Taped at a grief camp in Central Texas, nine teens from diverse families work through their grief and share their concerns, fears, and ideas on how they have coped.

5 Girls. video. 1:53 hrs. with tchr's. guide. Prod. by Kartemquin Educational Films. Dist. by Women Make Movies. #02752. $295 (Rental: $90); public libraries: $89.

Gr 9-12–A portrait of five diverse girls as they bravely make their way through high school. Filmmaker Maria Finitzo examines the relationships of these girls, their expectations and goals for the future, as well as those of their parents.

Integrity Matters™: Self-Control. video. 25 min. Television Production Group. #IM04. $59.95.

Gr 1-6–Takes the positive character trait of self-control and explores it in a fun and creative way using live-action scenarios.

Intercultural Marriages (The Pioneer Living Series). video. 13 min. (closed captioned). Pioneer Living Corp. #202A. $19.95.

Gr 9 Up–Discussions with intercultural and interracial couples on overcoming misunderstandings.

Kelly Bear Teaches About Bullying. video. 30 min. with tchr's. guide. Bureau for At-Risk Youth. ISBN 1-56688-615-5. $69.95.

K-Gr 3–Teaches that, in addition to physical intimidation and extortion, teasing, gossiping, and excluding are also forms of bullying.

Kelly Bear Teaches About Resolving Disputes. video. 29 min. with tchr's. guide. Bureau for At-Risk Youth. ISBN 1-56688-616-3. $69.95.

PreS-Gr 3–Teaches communication and mediation skills.

Kelly Bear Violence Prevention (Series). 3 videos. approx. 30 min. ea. with tchr's. guide. Bureau for At-Risk Youth. ISBN 1-56688-618-X. $195. Includes: Kelly Bear Teaches About Bullying; Kelly Bear Teaches About Resolving Disputes; Kelly Bear Teaches About Self-Control. PreS-Gr 3–Offers children coping, communication, and mediation skills that can help prevent violence.

Pathological Behaviors: Lying, Stealing, and Sex. video. 24 min. with tchr's. guide online. Educational Video Network. ISBN 1-58950-143-8. $89.95.

Gr 7-12–Illustrates the differences between deliberate lying and pathological lying. Talks about stealing and various categories of people who steal. Sexual addiction is defined and its dangers are discussed.

Real Life Teens (Series). 15 videos. range: 19-24 min. with tchr's. guide. TMW Media. #Q335–351. $59.95 ea. Includes: Alcohol; Drugs; Smoking; Peer Pressure; Bill of Rights at School; Weapons & Violence; Teens & the Law; Racism on Campus; Bullies & Harassment; The Dark Side of Dating; Lessons of Love; Teen Depression; Teen Anger; Eating Disorders; Stress. Gr 7-12 –Presents the views of teens, teachers, authority figures, and the community.

Reality Matters (Series). 5 videos. 26 min. ea. (closed captioned). with tchr's. guide. Discovery Channel School. ISBN 1-58738-284-7. $199.95 ser. Includes: Extreme Measures; Deadly Highs; Smoke Signals; High Performance; Cruel Schools/Sexual Pressures. Gr 6-12 –Speaks directly to students to make them aware of some of the serious and sometimes deadly circumstances they face during puberty.

Self-Esteem: Developing Strengths (In the Mix Series). video. 30 min. (closed captioned). with tchr's. guide. Castle Works. $69.95.

Gr 6-10–Helps teens develop self-esteem by focusing on physical, mental, and emotional strengths. Follow teens as they participate in challenging activities and workshops given by psychologists and celebrity role models. Along with an adolescent development expert, they answer questions and give advice on setting goals, coping with mistakes, negative thinking, bullying, choosing friends, and other critical issues.

Social Skills Action Pack. video. approx. 30 min. with tchr's. guide. Human Relations Media. ISBN 1-55548-261-9. $139.95.

Gr 7-12–A primer on critical social skills to help teens develop confidence, get along with others, avoid violent conflicts, and increase their popularity among peers and adults.

Stressed Out: Stress Management 101. video. approx. 30 min. with tchr's. guide. Human Relations Media. ISBN 1-55548-259-7. $139.95.

Gr 7-12–Describes different forms of stress and effective ways to cope with stressful symptoms.

Teen Character Education (Series). 4 videos. 25 min. ea. with tchr's. guide. Prod. by Promedion Prods. Dist. by Lucerne Media. $99 ea. Includes: Teen Character: Respect & Responsibility; Teen Character: Honesty & Integrity; Teen Character: Discipline & Perseverance; Teen Character: Compassion & Citizenship. Gr 8-12–Features high school students in moderated discussions dealing with ethical principles, and provides dramatic examples of behavior for analysis.

Teens, Body Image, and Self-Esteem. video. 18 min. with tchr's. guide online. Educational Video Network. ISBN 1-58950-056-3. $69.95.

Gr 7-12–Learn why physical attributes are superficial and understand why it is more important to base self-esteem on accomplishments, talents, and character attributes.

Uphill All the Way. video. 1:19 hrs. with tchr's. guide. Women Make Movies. #02766. $250 (Rental: $75); public libraries: $89.

Gr 6-12–The true story of five troubled teenage girls who face the challenge of their lives: a 2,500-mile bicycle journey along the U.S. Continental Divide. Despite the emotional risks, the bike trip is an opportunity to prove that they can reach once unfathomable heights.

VOX: The Teen's Voice Series. 8 videos. 30 min. ea. with tchr's. guide. Prod. by TV Ontario. Dist. by Chip Taylor Communications. $99.99 ea. (Rental: $50 ea.). Includes: VOX 1: Body Piercing, Hate Groups, Making Friends; VOX 2: Curfews, Stereotyping, Teen Suicide; VOX 3: Rights of Youth, Self-Motivation, Careers; VOX 4: Internet, Marketing and Drugs, Mendhi Body Art; VOX 5: Teen Fashion, Body Image, Banning Raves; VOX 6: Hip-Hop, Concerts, Allowances; VOX 7: Alternative Magazines, Tattoos, Yoga; VOX 8: Reality TV, Rejecting Violence, Street Life. Gr 5-12–Provides a voice for 'tweens and teens, encouraging them to explore their ideas, issues, and the world around them. Each video offers choices and alternatives, not preachy messages.

We Stick Together Like Glue (The MusicLand Band Series). video. 30 min. Touch Studios. #MLBV-0201. $14.99; also avail. 1 CD: $9.99.

K-Gr 5 –3-D animation combined with music is diverse styles including Broadway, rock, country, and more. Presents a story about friendship and dealing with peer pressure, teaching the importance of "being yourself." The CD provides the soundtrack to the video.

When Words Hurt. video. 20 min. (closed captioned). Cambridge Educational. #29914. $79.95.

Gr 6-12–In a series of everyday scenarios, the video explains how to distinguish between unkind words and "hate speech."

Prints

Personal Best. 8 prints. 17"x22". Cambridge Educational. #30292. unlaminated: $39.95, laminated: $49.95, framed: $279.95.

Gr 6-12 –Posters include: Joy, Teamwork, Focus, Vision, Integrity, Confidence, Persistence, Discipline.

Video

Hazing and Peer Intimidation. video. 24 min. with tchr's. guide online. Educational Video Network. ISBN 1-58950-140-3. $89.95.

Gr 7-12–Discusses forms of peer intimidation and ways to combat them. Covers hazing, its consequences, and ways to deal with it.

A Stranger in Our Home. video. 40 min. Filmakers Library. single site: $99, multi site: $325 (Rental: $65).

Gr 7-12 –This documentary exposes the alarming rise of sexual predators on the Internet, citing the example of two teenagers who were deceived online.

Teenage Emotional Harassment. video. 24 min. with tchr's. guide online. Educational Video Network. ISBN 1-58950-141-1. $89.95.

Gr 7-12–Identifies forms of emotional harassment, its effects, and ways to protect yourself against it.

Teenage Sexual Harassment. video. 21 min. with tchr's. guide online. Educational Video Network. ISBN 1-58950-082-2. $69.95.

Gr 7-12–Learn how to recognize and deal with sexual harassment.

Teenage Violence, Vandalism, and Alienation. video. 19 min. with tchr's. guide online. Educational Video Network. ISBN 1-58950-136-5. $89.95.

Gr 7-12–Explains what alienation is, how vandalism is a common expression of those feelings, and how to combat alienation.

True Stories. video. 29 min. Filmakers Library. single site: $99, multi site: $250 (Rental: $55).

Gr 7 Up–In this dramatization about date rape, two female high school students and the two boys who raped them describe their feelings before, during, and after the attack. Shows that date rape is a criminal offense.