Is the animated short that starts off each module, in which The Crew of virtual teens provide examples of how to build skills and avoid the pitfalls of adolescence by understanding the consequences of their decisions.

Replays portions of the animation that the YLA Team Leader uses to facilitate critical thinking, group analysis and discussion. This activity teaches teens to identify problems as risk, draw conclusions, and learn through experience. Behind the scenes to respect one another and build empathy.

Allows participants to express their individual views in a journal to reinforce the lessons learned in prior sessions. Students use their critical thinking and reasoning skills to build knowledge, change attitude and improve their behavior.

Takes the lesson to a physical plane, allowing students to act on the topic and to integrate the lesson experientially through floor games and role-playing. Participants learn to trust, have empathy, and work collaboratively in groups.

Is a TV-style quiz game that measures retention without feeling like a test. It allows for evaluation and assessment of participants.

Provides definitions of unfamiliar words that appear throughout the text in the interface. This enables the exploration and use of new languages.

Encourages further study of the topic by researching information, content and illustrating use. Participants integrate history, geography, economics, and language arts into the YLA modules.