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Grade 8   Family and Consumer Sciences, Approved 2005   2    Resource Management 2.4    Evaluate the impact of technology on individuals and family resources. (*2.4)    3    Assess the use of technology and multimedia forms in consumerism. (*2.4.3) (21st) Types Resources Resources Links (click to open) Description African-American Youth Exposed to More Alcohol Advertising Than Other Young People This archived press release from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation reports a 2004 study conducted by the Center on Alcohol Marketing and Youth on the increased exposure to alcohol advertising to which African-American youth aged 12 to 20 are subjected. The article cites statistical dangers of alcohol consumption among African-Americans and efforts to encourage the alcohol industry to curb advertising. The article provides a link to the full text of the study update (PDF). (SDFSCA Approved Activity B - Activities that involve families, community sectors, and a variety of drug and violence prevention providers in setting clear expectations against violence and illegal use of drugs and appropriate consequences for violence and illegal use of drugs.) Submitted by: Batch 2 From: Designed Instruction

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