Get ready for teen kids news. Heres whats coming up. In my report on sports injuries, ill explain why no pain, no gain is really lame. Well meet a teen who achieved something many girls dream of doing. Its our flag, and we should all know how to hold it, fold it, and fly it. Some bananas, a freezer, and youre good to go, and ill show you how. Making a musical is about much more than just singing and dancing. Ill show you how some teens are making a smash on stage. That and more next on teen kids news. Welcome to teen kids news. Im mwanzaa. And im siena. Well start with our top story. The same drive that pushes you to be good at sports may be pushing you to be taking some bad risks. Scott reports on a disturbing trend in athletics. I broke my wrist snowboarding, i dislocated my knee playing basketball, i dislocated my elbow wrestling, and i broke my wrist playing soccer. I got a concussion from ice hockey. I was skating, and i got checked in the head. I have hairlinefractured my femur a
Heres whats coming up on this edition of teen kids news. The nations report card on what we know about history is out, and its not pretty. Special mission and the teens who train them. In speak of the week, we compare ourselves to our parents. My story knitting will have you in stitches. All that and more next on teen kids news. Welcome to teen kids news. Im mwanzaa. And im livia. Heres this weeks top story. Lauren reports on what American Teens know about history, or maybe i should say what they dont know. [ cheers and applause ] why did the colonists fight to win americas freedom . Originally, it was because of taxation without representation in british parliament. [ cheers and applause ] okay, that was an easy one. But a recent test of 8th graders went a little deeper. They were asked to identify one advantage the colonial forces had over the british in the american revolution. The colonists knew the land much better than the british did, so they had better fighting ground. Our troo
Announcer whatever motivation you need, weve got a pep talk for you at yourged. Org. Teen kids news is next, and heres what weve got. Summer camps like this one are helping some very deserving kids experience the week of a lifetime. Its part of giving back to those who have given us so much. Ill have a report. This may look like a game of bumper cars, but its actually a way to save lives. Ill have a report. Choking it can happen to anyone anywhere. Well show you what to do. Whether youre a weekend warrior or a couch potato, dont miss my speak of the week. From toad in a hole to toad in a frog well, sort of. Come see whats in my kitchen. So join us now for this weeks teen kids news. Welcome to teen kids news. Im mwanzaa. And im siena. Well start with our top story. Its easy to forget that right now, all around the world, men and women in the u. S. Armed forces are putting their lives on the line to protect us. Its also easy to forget that many of those in uniform are moms and dads. That
Pledged to sacrifice life and limb to ensure our way of life. Now, they deserve our support. Find out how you can help disabled veterans in your community. Visit dav. Org. Heres whats coming up on this edition of teen kids news. You can run for fun, but its even better when youre running for a great cause, as well. Perhaps no other state combines so much history with so much future. In speak of the week, one of the most difficult issues facing our future. Did you ever want to create your own comic book . Ill tell you how you can. Gum stays in your stomach for years fact or myth . Well check out some unhealthy misinformation. In case of an emergency, you need to have more than just some bandages in the house. Ill tell you what should fit in a good firstaid kit. At universal orlando, well take the new despicable me attraction for a testride. All that and more, next on teen kids news. Welcome to teen kids news. Im mwanzaa. And im livia. Heres this weeks top story. For some of us, running
Makingure they get active least 60 minutes day. Studies show th physical activi t only helps kidsay healt, an enhanceimportant il, like concentration ich can improve academicerformance. This means phycal activity can helpour kids in the most important game of all life. Heres whats coming up on this edition of teen kids news. Want to do some volunteer work but dont know where to begin . Ill show you how to get the when is a game more than a game . When it can help you recover from a concussion. Ill tell you about a camp activity that really rocks. Find out what other teens are doing to help fight Global Warming. Ill tell you where to find the biggest maker of magic tricks in the u. S. Abracadabra coming up on flag facts. If you have a creative streak and want to help save lives, theres a National Competition you should know about. Ill tell you why visitors are dancing in the streets at universal orlando. And ill report on a salute to the movies like youve never seen before. Well have Te