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Teachers: Incorporate BAM! topics into your classroom activities.
1. Peer Pressure is always bad
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Teachers: Incorporate BAM! topics into your classroom activities.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.