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Power Surge!

Media International • V.H.S. • 16 minutes • Grades 7-12

Reach the MTV Generation! Power Surge videos take the fast-paced style of the MTV documentary - "rockumentary" - and apply it to hot topics for teens. Quick edits, hot background music and gripping interviews hit teens where they're at. Each video is just 16 minutes long.

Preview Video

The preview tape contains three complete videos of the Power Surge selection. Integrity, Self-Image and Alcohol are shown. 48 minutes.  #T00480    $5.00

 

AIDS/STD’s

Listen to Jason who got AIDS. Or Chris, who picked up a girl on a vacation and got H.P.V., one of many STD’s that teens haven’t even heard about! But what about “safe sex’? Dr. John says condoms aren’t safe. Cindy says, “Wait ‘til marriage.” Recommended for Sexuality, Commitment & Family “Consequences of Adolescent Sexual Activity” chapter.

#T00489     $89.95

 

Attitude

Rikki had a bad attitude most of her life, but now she regrets it. Donna’s negative attitude affected her family and her job. Fanny was shot during a hold-up at work, but she keeps a positive attitude about life. The video stresses that even though you cannot change your environment, you can change your attitude. Recommended for Me, My World, My Future “Valuing Self” chapter.

#T00492     $89.95

 

Dating

All teenagers date, right? Wrong! And you’re O.K. if you don’t. And if you do, Miguel tells why not to put your whole life into your girlfriend. Joey and Elena say the key is balance. Spend time with friends and family and have a life outside of your relationship! Recommended for Sexuality, Commitment & Family  “Friendship and Dating” chapter.

#T00485     $89.95

 

Depression

Jenny was very popular but says she could have won an Academy Award for covering up her depression. Problems with family and friends, no one to talk with seriously, and a low self-image makes many teens depressed. Jenny and experts tell how to deal with it. Recommended for Me, My World, My Future “Valuing Self” chapter.

#T00487     $89.95

 

Divorce

Shawntell had nightmares after her parents split up. Eric encourages teens to tell their parents how they feel, even at the risk of parents rejecting their feelings. And realizing that it’s not your fault is a big step forward in dealing with divorce.  Recommended for Me, My World, My Future “Family” chapter.

#T00488     $89.95

 

Dropouts

Sue dropped out at 16. Now she has a baby and worries about paying rent and the light bill. Pat is back in school at 38. He spent his life not having money for extra things. Education is the key to a good career later. Students are encouraged to stay in school and do their best even when it is difficult. Recommended for Sexuality, Commitment and Family “Career” chapter.

#T00494     $89.95

 

Drugs

A powerful montage of O.D’d Rock Stars hits home. Experts who treat teens for abuse talk about the consequences, and offer hope and advice. Teens who have been there say “Don’t do it.” Recommended for Me, My World, My Future  “Drugs & Alcohol” chapter.

#T00483     $89.95

 

Friends

Kyle and Harry are National Body Boarding champions, and for them, friendship means support and encouragement. Frank narrowly avoided gang life, but he had to get new friends. Choose friends you want to be like and who encourage you! Recommended for Me, My World, My Future  “Friendship & Dating” chapter.

#T00484     $89.95

 

Goals

Ordinary people can do great things in life, but not without goals. Dave Johnson never ran track until his senior year, but now he’s one of the world’s best Decathletes. His secret? Goals! Jerry says goals are your blueprint for life. Tiffany says you can accomplish anything if you refuse to listen to those who say you can’t. Recommended for Me, My World, My Future  “Valuing Self” chapter.

#T00496     $89.95

 

Integrity

Ernesto has had a tough life, but he made the tough decisions about integrity. Cheri doesn’t cheat because she knows there are no shortcuts. Integrity takes hard work and hard decisions, but it is worth it. Recommended for Me, My World, My Future  “Making Decisions” chapter.

#T004003     $89.95

 

Leadership

Ellen organized kids to stand up against drugs. Cameron got around other leaders and learned to be a leader himself. Now he owns his own company. Being a leader is more than telling people what to do; it is being a role model. Recommended for Me, My World, My Future “Communication’’ chapter.

#T00495     $89.95

 

Loneliness

Elisa feels lonely in a crowded room, as though nobody cares about her. Can you use loneliness to your advantage? We all go through it, and experts say it’s a good time to find a hobby, help others, and find out what you really enjoy in life. Recommended for Sexuality, Commitment & Family  “Friendship and Dating” chapter.

#T00486     $89.95

 

Parents

Ann’s parents are old-fashioned and want to control her like a little kid. Theresa’s dad does drugs, and she has to live with it. Parents and teens aren’t perfect. Teens gain insight and learn how to communicate and get along with their parents. Recommended for Sexuality, Commitment & Family  “Parenting” and/or Me, My World, My Future “Family” chapter.

#T00482     $89.95

 

Responsibility

Andre learned the hard way about responsibility. He slacked off in his studies, now he has to make up for it. Jennifer had a lot of reasons to be irresponsible until she made a decision to become responsible. People must make a decision to be responsible. Recommended for Me, My World, My Future  “Making Decisions” chapter.

#T00497     $89.95

 

Sex

Shelly went too far, now she’s pregnant and her boyfriend split. A former Miss America says “Wait for marriage!” Young newlyweds talk about how hard that was to do, but how rewarding it is. Abstinence, and starting over today, is encouraged! Recommended for Sexuality, Commitment & Family  “Advantages of Abstinence” chapter.

#T00481     $89.95

 

Tobacco

Bill has been smoking since he was 14 and can’t stop. Danica thought she could stop anytime she wanted. Now she’s addicted, and all her extra money goes for cigarettes. Through personal experiences and facts, this video encourages students to never start with tobacco or to quit now. Recommended for Me, My World, My Future  “Health and Wholeness” chapter.

#T00490     $89.95

 

Violence

Ryan and David talk about their lives of anger and violence and where it got them. Camy, however, knows that violence is a choice, and he chooses not to be violent. The video explains that everyone is responsible for their own decisions about whether or not to live a life of violence. Recommended for Sexuality, Commitment and Family “Friendship and Dating” chapter.

#T00493     $89.95