Guest guest Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 http://www.vrg.org/nutrition/teennutrition.htm http://www.kidzworld.com/article/3002-becoming-a-teen-vegetarian http://chefmom.com/articles/veggieteens.htm http://vegkitchen.com/kid-friendly-recipes.htm http://www.vegsoc.org.nz/v2_fctsht_nutri_teen.html http://kidshealth.org/teen/food_fitness/nutrition/vegetarian.html http://www.vegetarianteen.com/ http://www.vegsource.com/ www.*vegan*.org On Fri, Jan 9, 2009 at 10:51 AM, tanya wynette <wynettelovewrote: > My daughter is in the 6th grade and homeschooled. I have assigned her a > persuasive essay that she is to read to friends and family in the comming > weeks. She chose the topic of vegitarianism. I was wondering if any of you > had any info or web sites for her to do her research. > > Thanks in advance > > Tanya > > > -- Regards, Vibeke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 Hi Tanya, This assignment is a great way for your daughter to learn researching skills. She would benefit from a trip to a library to learn how to use their resources. Robin --- On Fri, 1/9/09, tanya wynette <wynettelove wrote: tanya wynette <wynettelove essay Friday, January 9, 2009, 9:51 AM My daughter is in the 6th grade and homeschooled. I have assigned her a persuasive essay that she is to read to friends and family in the comming weeks. She chose the topic of vegitarianism. I was wondering if any of you had any info or web sites for her to do her research. Thanks in advance Tanya Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 For some other info, I would also look at www.veganoutreach.org. You might want to check it out first - but I really like that they are less preachy and not over the top. They just present things, and sure it's better/etc, but I just like the style. There's pamphlets to download/print, and I know they have some info on the site as well. For her age, maybe even Peta2 (www.peta2.com) she can sign up there, and they will mail a little packet with some fun stickers she could give to her friends...or you can order them (pins, too - my favorite is the " powered by tofu " one, though I'm surprised I've not picked one up yet myself. heh) I like their pamphlets about it (they even have one called 'even if you eat meat' or something to that effect - for just reducing the amount you eat -since every step helps, and they may find that as they cut it out they feel better/healthier...I just want to add that my husband converted someone through this route! He has a friend that was not only shocked to know he was a vegetarian...but because my husband wasn't like what the general impression of 'crazy vegans/vegetarians' are, he got this friend to try (and found out he felt much better w/out the meat) and so he became a vegetarian. Hee. Libraries are good, research skills are important - even coming across the other side of the issue, and dealing with possible questions from that POV. I guess I'm not sure what else to suggest, as it would also depend on WHY or how she's approaching it - since there are many different routes to the same end (environmental, animal rights, health, food allergies...combinations)she could also touch on each, I suppose. I know it was hard for me when I was in high school and did mine against animal testing,but with the library, I had come across some of the opposition in the books so was prepared for the alternatives/combatitive questions (better them than us for testing stuff out on...medical advances like heart transplants etc...just more to consider, since if dealing with family that might not be as accepting might ask...at least it will be friends/family so she might be comfortable with them asking, but it is something to consider, to be prepared for the 'well why' questions that may come from her reading it. For some general stuff, that might be fun/educational, maybe also good for letter writing at a later time - you can also find lists online of famous people who are vegan/vegetarian (I'm sure a quick google will reveal them). depends on how she will present it - even the general 'accidentally vegan' list could be worth mentioning a few things like it's not hard because these are already vegan/vegetarian. Missie On Fri, Jan 9, 2009 at 2:55 PM, robin koloms <rkoloms wrote: > Hi Tanya, > > This assignment is a great way for your daughter to learn researching > skills. She would benefit from a trip to a library to learn how to use > their resources. > > Robin > > --- On Fri, 1/9/09, tanya wynette <wynettelove wrote: > > tanya wynette <wynettelove > essay > > Friday, January 9, 2009, 9:51 AM > > My daughter is in the 6th grade and homeschooled. I have assigned her a > persuasive essay that she is to read to friends and family in the comming > weeks. She chose the topic of vegitarianism. I was wondering if any of you > had any info or web sites for her to do her research. > > Thanks in advance > > Tanya > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 10, 2009 Report Share Posted January 10, 2009 http://www.vrg.org/essay/lessonplan.htm The Vegetarian Resource Group's Annual Essay Contest 1st Prize $50 Savings Bond SUBJECT: 2-3 page essay on any aspect of vegetarianism. Vegetarianism is not eating meat, fish, and birds (for example, chicken or duck). Among the many reasons for being a vegetarian are beliefs about ethics, culture, health, aesthetics, religion, world peace, economics, world hunger, and the environment. Entrants should base their paper on interviewing, research, and/or personal opinion. You need not be a vegetarian to enter. All essays become the property of The Vegetarian Resource Group. ENTRY CATEGORIES: A. Age 14-18. B. Age 9-13. C. Age 8 and under. PRIZES: A $50 savings bond will be awarded in each category. DEADLINE: Must be postmarked by May 1 for each current year of judging. SEND ENTRIES TO: The Vegetarian Resource Group, PO Box 1463, Baltimore, MD 21203. FAX: (410) 366-8804. Include your name, address, telephone number, age, grade, school, and teacher's name. , tanya wynette <wynettelove wrote: > > My daughter is in the 6th grade and homeschooled. I have assigned her a persuasive essay that she is to read to friends and family in the comming weeks. She chose the topic of vegitarianism. I was wondering if any of you had any info or web sites for her to do her research. > > Thanks in advance > > Tanya > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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