>> here's what's coming up on this edition of "teen kids news"... >> want to do some volunteer work but don't know where to begin? i'll show you how to get the ball rolling. >> when is a game more than a game? when it can help you recover from a concussion. >> i'll tell you about a camp activity that really rocks. >> i'll tell you where to find the biggest maker of magic tricks in the u.s. abracadabra! coming up on "flag facts." >> i'll tell you why visitors are dancing in the streets at universal orlando. >> and i'll report on a salute to the movies like you've never seen before. we'll have team coverage from... >> ...sunny florida, coming up.

>> all that and more, next, on "teen kids news." >> welcome to "teen kids news." i'm mwanzaa. >> and i'm livia. here's this week's top story. >> there's a way you can combine a good time with a good cause. in fact, an organization is standing by to support you. it's called "generation on," and emily has the story. >> lots of teens want to do community service, but getting started can be a challenge. that's where generation on comes in. >> generation on is a global youth service organization, or a movement, that mobilizes youth to take action in their community and do community service.

>> we caught up with rachel at her latest service event. she found out about generation on when she was in sixth grade. the organization helped her start a kids care club for teens, by teens. >> and it started with about 10 girls in it, and now it's expanded to about 40 youth from sixth grade to tenth grade. >> what does it mean for projects to be by teens, for teens? >> it means the kids in kids care come up with the service projects they want to do, and it's solely for teens and kids to do those service projects, such as this event. it's made for kids to come bowl on a friday night, to give back to their community. >> this event is raising money to help kids with disabilities. over the years, rachel's group has organized fund-raisers and events for various causes -- from crafts fairs to fashion shows. along the way, the kids in the club are learning important

skills. >> me and my friend lauren, we are the p.r. committee. >> what's the p.r. committee? >> oh, public relations for the events, so we did a lot of facebooking and twitter, sending out e-mails. >> usually, i help out with the tickets and making sure that everyone gets in safely and make sure that it runs smoothly. >> and we stay at the door and just cross off people's names if they've already paid and then collect the money and everything like that. >> of course, you don't put on an event like this without a lot of planning and know-how. >> everyone's gonna come in. there's gonna be a few people at the front desk. >> kids come up with the ideas and the energy. generation on provides the guidance. >> they get a startup handbook, monthly project ideas, a newsletter, and an online community, where they can work with other teens across the country to impact their community.

>> generation on is really on a roll, joining forces with other organizations for a truly global reach. it helps kids to take action, action that not only changes the world but changes themselves, as well. >> it really helps your self-esteem, because when you're helping other people, it makes them happy, but it also makes you happy. and it just is a wonderful experience overall. >> doing community service and starting kids care and being a part of generation on has really changed my life because i've really come to love doing community service, and i really enjoy planning events and leading others for what i love to do. and, also, it's great to make my mark on the world. >> that happens to be the slogan for generation on -- "make your mark on the world." >> the sky is the limit. and it could be anything from working with homeless populations to doing things to help people get fit, to helping

with the environment. really, anything that they want, they can find a way to turn into service. and our job is to help them make that possible. >> if this "strikes" you as a great way to do community service and you have some time to "spare," check out generation on. there's a link on our website. for "teen kids news," i'm emily l. >> there's still lots ahead, so stay with us. >> we'll be right back. >> former british prime minister margaret thatcher has passed away after suffering a stroke. she was 87 years old. britain's first female prime minister led the conservative party to three election wins -- the country's

longest-serving prime minister in almost two centuries. she decimated the trade unions, sold off state-owned monopolies, and tackled inflation. abroad, she helped lay the foundations for democracy. she formed a strong bond with u.s. president ronald reagan against communism. an american diplomat has been killed in the line of duty, the state department confirming anne smedinghoff was killed in a convoy attack. the young american died delivering textbooks to afghan schoolchildren. the 25-year-old is the first u.s. diplomat killed on the job since september's consulate attack in benghazi. >> we were so proud of anne. she did so many great things. she was a hard worker. she was energetic. she was very devoted to the work she was doing. >> three u.s. service members, another american citizen, and an afghan doctor were also killed. police firing tear gas at hundreds of protesters in cairo, egypt.

the demonstrators calling for president mohamed morsi to resign. the protests coinciding with the fifth anniversary of the formation of the april 6 youth movement, which played a key role in toppling hosni mubarak in 2011. the movement initially backed morsi in the presidential runoff last summer but now accuses him of trying to monopolize power. for "teen kids news," i'm julie banderas, "fox news channel in the classroom." >> we've reported on concussions before. with the popularity of high-impact sports, head injuries sideline teens all too often. but as scott reports, there's now a new way to help them get back in the game safely. >> i went sliding out to basically make a play and ended up, the next thing i knew is the ball was kind of behind me. i didn't know what happened, and my head hurt a lot. >> anthony had been kicked in the head. the high school sophomore had

the classic signs of a concussion. >> i had a headache. i was nauseous for a little bit. really slow, it kind of took me a while to get used to kind of moving again. >> players and coaches are becoming more aware that head injuries are serious and can take a long time to heal. >> in fact, the aftereffects are not just limited to the playing field. >> occasionally, during school, when i went back, i'd start getting a headache when taking a test or doing long-term work that i actually had to think hard for. >> before being allowed to get back into sports, it's important to be completely healed. that's why injured athletes are usually put through a lot of medical tests. doctors are looking for things like errors in vision and balance. but those tests aren't perfect. >> it's very subjective in how you measure the errors, and it also might also have some differences between testers. >> in ohio, the staff at wexner medical center have come up with a clever solution for testing teens recovering from head trauma. they're using wii video games. >> we're trying to make the

process of recovery a little bit more engaging for patients. >> the doctors found that the wii helps them get a more accurate and consistent evaluation. and there's another benefit. their young patients see the new tests as an entertaining game. >> and so it's become very competitive, and they enjoy it versus saying, "oh, this is just another concussion test that i have to take." >> for anthony, the testing provided a green light to get back on the field. for sports trainers, the wii is "scoring" new respect. i'm scott for "tkn." >> we see them all the time, but very few of us look closely. so, here's this week's "flag facts." >> if you ask someone what state they're from, and they hold up their hand like this, they're from michigan. here's detroit. >> the state is shaped like a mitten with a hat on it. michigan is made up of two peninsulas, the lower and the

upper, called the "u.p." >> in english, the michigan motto means "if you seek a pleasant peninsula, look about you." a peninsula is a body of land surrounded on three sides by water. and michigan has an extensive coastline. there are the four great lakes. they're michigan, huron, erie, and superior. >> and it's right there on the flag, the latin for "if you seek a pleasant peninsula, look around you." you'll also find lots of water. michigan has more coastline than any state but alaska. >> this is actually how the missionaries and the fur trappers that settled the land first got there. >> that's one of them on the shore in the center of the flag. although he's holding a gun, he's waving. a peaceful gesture, you might say. but then there's this word. >> tuebor means "i will defend" and dates back to 1835, when tensions rose so high between the neighboring states michigan and ohio that they almost went to war. >> there's more latin across the top. you'll recognize "e pluribus unum" -- one from many, a salute to the diversity

that helps make this country great. oh, almost forgot. move over, diagon alley. the michigan town of colon is home to the biggest maker of magical supplies. with "flag facts," i'm ellie. >> there are all kinds of things you can do at summer camp. but katie tells us about a camp activity that might surprise you. it's called "camplified." >> ♪ when the sun sets, baby, on the avenue ♪ ♪ i get that... >> camplified is a rock-concert tour that comes into summer camps for teens and tweens. it's a national tour, and we get a chance to visit with campers, do activities with them during the day, with the concert as the culmination. >> ♪ oh, ooh >> some of those activities include things like learning how to beat box... >> [ beat boxing ] >> ...or being shown recording

techniques. >> melissa! [ voice echoing ] >> and it's not just the campers who have all the fun. camplified is also a chance for rising talent to get a taste of what it's like to give a concert. >> why don't you guys and gals put your hands together for brandon and savannah?! [ crowd cheers ] >> you don't need to be a superstar artist on a record label for this tour. >> ♪ i got a brand-new pair of wings ♪ ♪ i'm gonna try we love to inspire people every day, and we love to perform for people, and also we never went to camp, so this is kind of like our camp experience. so it's been a blast. ♪ i wanna fly >> the program also turns up the volume for performers who are already making a name for themselves. >> ♪ baby, you'll remember this old flame ♪ >> after payton rae uploaded her music on youtube, she became a

hit on music-sharing sites. and as a part of the camplified tour, she's a headliner. >> north shore, make some noise for payton rae! come on! [ crowd cheers ] >> hey, you guys. can guys put your hands together for me? the performance is amazing because the kids really get into it. i mean, they're so energetic and really love interacting with me. >> my favorite part about having the bands here is that i get to listen to music and talk to them and interact. >> a normal concert, you can't really interact with the bands, but at camplified you can. >> it was really cool. >> and it wasn't just the campers clapping. the counselors were cheering, too. >> oh, i loved it. it was a really fun time. >> i thought it was really interesting and really cool to see all the different musicians and what they do here. >> it gives the kids something to do that's different, and they really enjoyed it. >> after a visit from camplified, singing around the campfire probably seems pretty

tame. >> there's no end to the amazing ways to spend time online. just click this. >> if you enjoy figuring out puzzles, you might have even more fun creating your own. you can do that with puzzlemaker at discoveryeducation.com. puzzlemaker offers all kinds of brain challenges. first, pick the type of game you want to create from their list. you'll see there are crosswords, math squares, and cryptograms, to name a few. then, using your own questions and answers, the site helps you design the puzzle. when it's finished, you can print it out and challenge family and classmates. this can be a helpful tool for sats and acts. for example, creating your own crossword puzzle is a fun way to learn vocabulary. with "click this," i'm harry.

>> this report is brought to you by new york auto show on nbc sports network. >> well, in new york city, it's the must-go-to event -- the new york auto show. 1,000 vehicles on the floor of the javits convention center, and a million new yorkers are gonna be checking out their favorites, including this, which is arguably mine. this is the all-new, never-seen-before jeep cherokee. this car is completely redesigned. 31 miles to the gallon. mom and dad are gonna be able to choose from three different four-wheel-drive options. look for it in showrooms later this year. well, toyota has their suv out that's completely refreshed. it's the toyota highlander. first time in seven years they've redone this. they'll have three powertrain options available under the

hood, including a hybrid option, all-wheel-drive. it has what's called pre-collision warning, which will tell mom or dad if they're getting too close to a person in front of them. plenty of room for cargo and kids in the back. look for it later this year. well, if you want a little sporty sedan, the family might like this. this is from cadillac. the 2014 cadillac cts. 3.6-liter v-6, twin turbo, 415 horsepower. you'll never be late to school in this thing. look for the all-new cadillac cts in cadillac dealers this fall. and from kia, one of our favorites, this is the all-new kia soul. they were jumping up and down and happy that this thing has been introduced. it's bigger, longer, and wider than it was before, with l.e.d. lighting and a lot of cargo room in the back. you can even have pandora radio streamed right to the front occupants. look for the kia soul in showrooms later this year. and from subaru, they're talking about their very first hybrid. take a look. subaru's long been known for their great all-wheel-drive option, but now they've made a hybrid as well. subaru, one of the more popular

car companies in the last few years -- their sales up 20%. it'll go on sale in the late 2013 model year. well, dodge is excited about their suv, the dodge durango. super luxurious inside and super performing on the outside. dodge says it's the ultimate no-compromise three-row suv. and how do you like those lcd screens right behind mom or dad's head? you can watch your favorite entertainment. look for it in showrooms later this year. $22,000 is the starting price point. well, if you want the fantasy car and you have a little extra allowance, you might want to try to spend it on this for mom or dad. it's the jaguar. this is the all-new xjr. it's the top of the line for jaguar. 550 horsepower is what it will offer you up. it's also gonna cost you, like i said, a little bit of allowance. the price on this -- in excess of $100,000. and check out this premium luxury from hyundai. yes, this is the all-new equus for 2014. a full refresh. in fact, hyundai says if you

want to take one of these for a drive, it's as easy as calling your local hyundai dealer, and they'll bring one to your house. this is the 2014 ford fusion energy plug-in hybrid. it'll go 21 miles on just a battery charge if you plug it in overnight, then 47 miles to the gallon on the hybrid powertrain. it's in ford showrooms right now. also, from range rover, this is the 2014 range rover sport. three rows now in the range rover. it also does zero to 60 in five seconds. price point on this expected to be $63,500 when it goes on sale later this year. well, volvo's talking about performance in one of its cars. take a look. this is the xc60 "r." this is where performance meets safety and design. the 2014 xc60 "r." well, this is the acura mdx, all new for 2014. you want to get into the third row, no problem. press that button, and, electrically, that seat moves right up just like that. a two-wheel-drive version will also be available in those warm-weather markets.

and from bmw -- they're excited about this -- the 3 series gran turismo. the 3 series, all grown up, now seats five adults comfortably. this will be available in either a turbo 4-cylinder or a 6-cylinder and available with over 30 miles to the gallon. it'll go on sale in the fall of 2013, with a starting price of $42,000. so many cars to see, so much to talk about here at the new york auto show. i'm doug brauner reporting for "teen kids news." >> we sent nicole and lauren to universal orlando resort to find fun things to report on. and they certainly did. our team coverage starts with nicole, and i'm jealous. >> one of my assignments was to cover universal's superstar parade. if you've got young brothers or sisters, they'll love seeing characters from "despicable me," "dora the explorer," "go, diego, go," "hop," and many

more. >> there are over 13 shows that feature all these characters during the day. you see them all over the park. the parade is how we culminate our end of our day. >> who's the most popular character? >> i can't say that there's one most popular character. i think they're all pretty popular. but of course gru during the parade goes over 20 feet up in the air. so, he might be the tallest and largest character in our parade. >> here's one character from my childhood i've always wanted to meet. hey, spongebob, how's life in bikini bottom? can i have a high five? >> that's spongebob! >> there's spongebob! >> how does it compare to past parades here? >> this parade is different because we make two show stops that have interactive moments with the guests. the parade floats themselves are very different, as we have lots of animatronic, moving pieces on our floats, which is very different than any other parade that we've done in the

past. >> throughout the day, you'll see people dancing with some of the characters. can you show me a few moves? and the outdoor fun doesn't stop here, right, lauren? >> that's right, nicole. at night, more stars come out -- movie stars. >> houston, we have a problem. >> this is universal's cinematic spectacular, "100 years of movie memories." >> the show talks about 100 years of heroes, 100 years of villains, good versus evil, laughter, triumph. it's a really remarkable show that takes our guests on an amazing journey through universal. >> there are clips from more than 200 iconic films from universal studios. to get the full effect, you really have to see it live. >> and we use fountain technology. we've got these water screens that we project all of the images on, and between these water screens are full-color fountains that are basically like -- they're tied to the

music. so, anytime you're hearing these really huge scores, those fountains fly out of the water and with brilliant colors, lots of light, lots of energy. it's a lot of fun. >> universal pictures... one hundred years is just the beginning. >> do you think there will be a "200 years of movie memories"? >> [ laughs ] i would hope so, yeah. i don't think i'll be around for that, but the great thing about this show is that we work with universal pictures. we have a great relationship with them. so, as new films come out, we'll be able to incorporate things that aren't in the show currently and keep the show relevant and current. >> even if you haven't seen all the movies, "100 years of movie memories" is still a memorable experience. at universal orlando, i'm lauren for "tkn." >> that's our program for this week. thanks for joining us. >> and of course

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