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Activity Guide: Amber
Discuss these questions and share your thoughts with others, or record your thoughts and responses in a personal journal.
1. What are your initial reactions to Amber’s story?
2. Name four qualities that you admire about Amber?
a. First, _________________________
b. Second, ______________________
c. Third, ________________________
d. Fourth, _______________________
3. Why did you select these four? What do each of these mean to you?
4. Like Amber, many people become influenced by their peers, either to dress or act a certain way, or to be friends with certain people. Have you experienced anything like this in your life? What has this been like for you?
5. Amber seems to make a distinction between being "cool" and being "smart." What do you think about her thoughts on this matter? In what ways are you "cool"? In what ways are you "smart"?
6. Do you know any young women who shy away from being seen as smart? How do you think this affects them, and others? What can you do to help them overcome this?
Where to Learn More...
How to be Strong, Smart, Bold, and Inspirational Visit www.girlsinc.org to learn more. The site just for girls can be found at http://www.girlsinc.org/gc/
Teen Voices Magazine http://www.teenvoices.com/ Teen Voices is about girls being themselves and realizing their potential.
To Hear More Girls’ Stories Visit www.gurl.com
Find your dreams Visit http://www.newmoon.org to discover your dreams!
To Discover Technology Visit http://www.girltech.com
To check in on your personal well-being Visit http://www.girlsite.org
To Connect with Other Smart Girls Visit http://www.smartgirl.com
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