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for Teens
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- CU Succeed: Teens Financial Network - A great resource that offers
personal finance tools and information for teens. Includes budget
spreadsheets, information on buying cars, online calculators
for loans, savings, and credit card payoff. Also features articles
on choosing a college, finding a job, tracking expenses and related
topics. From a credit union league partnership that assists "credit
unions in the United States and Canada in attracting teen members."
http://www.cusucceed.net/resources.php
- Don't
Buy It! - Learn
how to be "media smart" with fun activities and information.
Discover advertising tricks that are used to sell products, cover
models' secrets for looking good, and tips for creating your
own ad.
http://pbskids.org/dontbuyit/
- girlshealth.gov - A site created to help girls,
ages 10-16, learn about health, growing up, and issues they may
face.
http://girlshealth.gov
- It
all adds up -
A site for teens who want to get ahead in their financial future.
Online games and simulations to learn about topics like buying
a car, saving and investing, and paying for college. Developed
by the National Council on Economic Education.
http://www.italladdsup.org/
- The
Mint - A web
site for middle school and high school students. Information
on investing in the stock market, starting a business and creating
a budget.
http://www.themint.org/
- Teen Consumer Scrapbook - Check out this site created
by teens for the Washington State Attorney General’s Office.
Includes information about teen spending habits, music clubs,
tattoos, and more.
http://www.atg.wa.gov/teenconsumer/index.htm
- The Teenager's Guide to the Real
World - Selected
chapters from the book The Teenagers Guide ot the Real World,
offering advice for teens on how to succeed in life.
http://www.bygpub.com/books/tg2rw/tg2rwbooktoc.htm
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Education:
College & Vo-Tech
- The ACT Test - Information and practice tools
from the Princeton Review.
http://www.princetonreview.com/college/testprep/testprep.asp?TPRPAGE=2&TYPE=ACT&adcode=9545
- ACT Test Prep - Sample tests, tips, and other information
from ACT, Inc.
http://www.actstudent.org/testprep/
- American Universities - Homepages for American universities
granting bachelor or advanced degrees.
http://www.clas.ufl.edu/CLAS/american-universities.html
- College Answer - A wealth of information for students
and parents. Includes information on preparing for standardized
tests, selecting a college, financing a college education, submitting
the FAFSA, and other topics. From Sallie Mae, Inc. A few sections
of this site, like the Scholarship Search, require you to log
in or register.
http://www.collegeanswer.com/index.jsp
- Collegeboard.org - From the association that
brings you the SAT, PSAT/NMSQT, and AP programs. This site guides
you through the college search, offers SAT registration and prep
online.
http://www.collegeboard.org/
- Collegeboard.com: SAT - A full-length SAT practice
test and scoring guide.
http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/sat/prep_one/test.html
- The Current SAT - Information about the current
and new SAT. Includes information about SAT courses and tutors,
practice tests, and more.
http://www.princetonreview.com/college/testprep/testprep.asp?TPRPAGE=58&TYPE=SAT-HOME
- FAFSA
on the Web -
U.S. Department of Education Federal Student Aid online. Includes
information on aid and online applications.
http://fafsa.ed.gov/index.htm
- FinAid!
The SmartStudent Guide to Financial Aid - Planning to go to college? Most college
students receive some form of financial aid. On this website,
learn about student loans, scholarships, and tax benefits. The
other sections of this site will help you make better decisions
regarding the financing of your college career. The financial
aid process can be intimidating, but knowledge is power!
http://www.finaid.org/
- GoCollege - the Collegiate Websource -
Information on ACTs, SATs, schools, and scholarships.
http://www.gocollege.com/
- It
All Adds Up -
A site for teens who want to get ahead in their financial future.
Online games and simulations to learn about topics like buying
a car, saving and investing, and paying for college. Developed
by the National Council on Economic Education.
http://www.italladdsup.org/
- Multnomah County Library College
Planning - A
selected list of links to sites that help with the college selection
process. Included are guides to schools and sites on admissions,
financial aid, and study abroad.
http://www.multcolib.org/teens/college.html
- Online
Test Page - Free
SAT and ACT practice tests and drills.
http://www.saab.org/
- Princeton Review - Includes financial aid information,
ACT and SAT practice tests, and a matchmaker search tool to help
you find colleges that match your interests.
http://www.princetonreview.com?popup=no/
- RWM
Vocational School Database
- Lists post-secondary vocational schools in all 50 states.
http://www.rwm.org/rwm/
- U.S. News.Com Education - A very useful source for students
selecting a college or university.
http://www.usnews.com/usnews/edu/eduhome.htm
- Vocabulary: Most important SAT*
Words - Crossword
and other puzzles to help you master vocabulary for the SAT.
A sure way to increase your vocabulary regardless of whether
you are apathetic, motivated, complacent, diligent, sanguine,
reticent, loquacious, taciturn…
http://www.vocabulary.com/AOLtopsatwords12.html
- A.Word.A.Day - For those who love words or are looking
for a fun way to increase their vocabulary.
http://wordsmith.org/awad/index.html
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Health
- Better Hair Through Chemistry - A scientific approach to the
concept of the "bad hair day," exploring the chemistry
of human hair, shampoo and conditioner, and the permanent wave
(perm). Includes "fun activities to do with your very own
hair:" building a hair hygrometer to measure changes in
humidity, a healthy hair test, and creating curls using your
fingernail. From the magazine of the Exploratorium museum in
San Francisco.
http://www.exploratorium.edu/exploring/hair/
- The
Cool Spot - Alcohol
education for kids 11-13 years old. The Cool Spot includes discussions
about the effects drinking can have on physical and intellectual
development, how to resist peer pressure, the dangers of underage
drinking, and the prevention and treatment of alcohol problems.
By the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism.
http://www.thecoolspot.gov/
- girlshealth.gov - A site created to help girls,
ages 10-16, learn about health, growing up, and issues they may
face.
http://girlshealth.gov
- Health Information from FDA for
Teens - Health
information from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Includes
articles on topics like playing a sport with exercise-induced
asthma, how loud music affects your ears, and how to prevent
STD's. From FDA Consumer Magazine.
http://www.fda.gov/oc/opacom/kids/html/7teens.htm
- Help
for Teens - Wondering
if drugs are really that bad? Curious why some people can't handle
drinking and drugs? Concerned about a friend's drug problem?
This site from the Partnership for a Drug-Free America answers
these and many other pressing questions. Recommended for grades
6 and up.
http://www.drugfree.org/Teen/
- I
wanna know -
Answers to your questions about teen sexual health. Sponsored
by the American Social Health Association.
http://www.iwannaknow.org/
- Inside the Teenage Brain - Check out the latest research
on the teenage brain, and found out the answer to questions like,
"just how much sleep do teens need?"
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/teenbrain/
- It's your (sex) life: a guide
to safe and responsible sex
- Reliable, objective sexual health information for young adults.
From the Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation.
http://www.mtv.com/thinkmtv/features/sexual_health/iysl_guide/index1.jhtml
- My
Pyramid.gov -
Explore the official new food pyramid from the United States
Department of Agriculture to learn about the food groups and
to see how much physical activity you should be getting. Take
an animated tour of the new pyramid. Discover a wealth of ideas
that can help you get started toward a healthy diet. There are
tips for each food group, physical activity, eating out, a sample
menu, and more.
http://www.mypyramid.gov/
- National
Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign
- Get smart about pot and other illegal drugs. Check out the
most up-to-date information on the physical, social, and psychological
consequences of taking drugs. Find advice for resisting peer
pressure, helping friends who are using drugs or alcohol, and
dealing with parents who use drugs or drink too much. Share a
story or ask a question on the site's message boards.
http://www.freevibe.com/
- Say
Not Yet To Sex
- Tips on how to say not yet, facts on teen pregnancy and prevention,
teen FAQ's, and more. From the Minnesota Department of Health.
http://www.saynotyet.com/
- Sexualityandu - Being a teen is exciting, but it's also
a time to make some difficult decisions. Surf this site to get
answers and advice about sex, sexuality, and sexual health. With
information, you'll be able to make better decisions. This website
is made possible with the guidance and collaboration of a team
of distinguished Canadian medical organizations, and is administered
by the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada.
http://www.sexualityandu.ca/eng/teens/
- Tattoos and Permanent Makeup - "Information on the possible
risks involved in getting and removing tattoos, and how to report
adverse reactions." A fact sheet from the U.S. Food and
Drug Administration.
http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/cos-204.html
- TeensHealth
- Doctor-approved health information on topics such as depression,
eating for sports, the effects of backpack weight, and more.
A project of the Nemours Foundation.
http://www.kidshealth.org/teen/
- Teenhelp.org - A network of peer mentors
who have a desire to reach out and help fellow teens resolve
problems. Includes live chat, support rooms, articles, and a
list of resources and agencies who can help with topics like
suicide, depression, drugs and alcohol, family violence.
http://www.teenhelp.org
- Yellow Ribbon Suicide Prevention
Program For Teens
- Includes a suicide prevention hotline phone number, coping
strategies, warning signs and risk factors, and Lifeskills tips
on what to do when someone asks for help.
http://www.yellowribbon.org/Msg-to-Teens.htm
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Homework
Help
- Ben's Guide to U.S. Government
for Kids: Grades 9-12
- Includes historical documents, including the U.S. constitution,
games and activities, links to government web sites.
http://bensguide.gpo.gov/9-12/index.html
- Duluth Public Library Reference and Information - Internet resources chosen
by our librarians are listed by subject.
- Electronic
Resources for Kids and Teens
- try these databases for help with homework and special projects.
This is information you won't find just surfing the 'Net.
- High School Ace - Online academic resources for high school
students. Features a reference desk, college information, and
subject guides for English, mathematics, social studies, science,
global languages, arts, and technology.
http://HighSchoolAce.com
- New York Times Learning Network:
Student Connections, Grades 6-12
- News summaries for the day, crossword puzzles, a selective
guide to the Internet, and more.
http://www.nytimes.com/learning/students/index.html
- Owl Online Writing Lab - A guide to grammar, punctuation
and spelling. Includes PowerPoint presentations on grammar, downloadable
handouts, and resources for English as a second language learners.
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/handouts/grammar/index.html
- Picturing
Modern America 1880-1920: Historical Thinking Exercises for Middle
and High School Students
- Sharpen your observation skills as you decipher clues in photographs
that help you interpret history and learn more about the United
States.
http://www.edc.org/CCT/PMA/
- Research
Project Calculator
- helps you plan for and navigate the research process, using
reliable resources. This 5-step process includes deadlines and
(optional) email reminders. It also offers hints, worksheets,
and guides for various types of projects.
http://rpc.elm4you.org/
- Social Issues - A web site created to meet
the needs of middle and high school students researching current
social issues from multiple perspectives. Prepared by Multnomah
County (Oregon) Library.
http://www.multcolib.org/homework/sochc.html
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Jobs
& Careers
- Discover Engineering.Org - "If you surf your way
through this site, you'll know way more about engineers and engineering
than most adults. You might even decide that you want to become
an engineer." Includes activities, games, design projects
and more.
http://www.discoverengineering.org/
- The
Fun Works: For Careers You Never Knew Existed - Find out about various careers
in the arts, music, sports, science, technology, medicine, and
engineering. This site includes quizzes to focus on aptitudes,
games and puzzles to provide a glimpse of the jobs, and information
about necessary education, typical salaries, and the nature of
the work. From the Educational Development Center. For students
ages 11-15.
http://www.thefunworks.org/
- JobGenie - 12,000 job descriptions from
the Dictionary of Occupational Titles.
http://www.stepfour.com/jobs/
- JobStar
Central - Resume
and career guide information, job listings by state, job fairs,
job banks, and more.
http://jobsmart.org/
- JobStar Central Guides for Specific
Careers - Links
to sites offering information on careers. Find out what kind
of education or training is required, what it is like for people
currently working in a specific field, what you can earn, and
more.
http://jobstar.org/tools/career/spec-car.cfm
- Occupational
Outlook Handbook
- This site includes descriptions of different occupations, educational
requirements, salaries, working conditions, and more. The print
version is also available at the Duluth Public Library.
http://www.bls.gov/oco/
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Reading
& Recreation
- A-Z
Lyrics - Browse
by artist, band name or enter artist / album/song to search lyrics.
More than 50,000 lyrics by over 1500 artists. Some ads.
http://www.azlyrics.com/
- All
Music Guide -
Look for information on your favorite artists, songs, and style
of music.
http://allmusic.com/
- American
Library Association Teen Read
- Teen surveys, reading lists and information on Teen Read Week,
held each year in October.
http://www.ala.org/teenread/
- Anime and Manga - a list of sites about Japanese
animation and comics.
- Books and Reading from Yahooligans - tons of great sites!
http://kids.yahoo.com/directory/School-Bell/Language-Arts
- ComicZone - more than 25 comic strips.
http://www.unitedmedia.com/comics/
- Favorite
Poem Project
http://www.favoritepoem.org/
- Favorite Teenage Angst Books - Book reviews, interviews with
selected authors, and more.
http://www.grouchy.com/angst/index.html
- Gaia
Online - Sign
in to become a member, create your own avatar to represent you
on Gaia, design a profile for yourself, play multiplayer games,
and more. For ages 13 and above.
http://gaiaonline.com/
- Girl Genius
- Adventure, Romance, MAD SCIENCE! All in an online comic.
http://www.girlgeniusonline.com/
- The Love Calculator - A site just for fun. See what the chances
are for you and your dream partner by analyzing your names.
http://www.lovecalculator.com/
- New
Moon Magazine
http://www.newmoon.org/
- Novelist
- look for recommendations of books to read, by matching favorite
authors or plots or by browsing lists of subjects and awards. Available to Duluth Public Library
cardholders.
- Outstanding Books for the College
Bound
http://www.ala.org/yalsa/booklists/obcb/
- Poetry 180 -
a poem a day for American high schools
http://www.loc.gov/poetry/180/
- Poetry
Archives
http://www.emule.com/poetry/
- poets.org
http://www.poets.org/
- Rainbow
Boys and Rainbow High: Novels About Love and Friendship for Teens
and Adults -
A web site with information about teen books with gay, lesbian,
bisexual and transgender themes, teens coming out, and GLBT youth
resources. From the author of Rainbow Boys, a novel that
has received numerous awards.
http://www.alexsanchez.com/
- readergirlz
- An online forum for book discussions. "Readergirlz is
about having serious fun while talking about books with the author
and your friends! Readergirlz is about getting the inside scoop
about why the novel was written, the tears and joys and real-world
angst that the author has lived and layered into her story."
http://www.readergirlz.com/issue.html
- Reading
Rants - Booklists
for teens looking for a good read.
http://readingrants.org/
- Series and sequels - For beginning readers to high
school students who like to read books in series. Includes author,
title, and subject lists. From Mid-Continent Public Library.
http://www.bettendorflibrary.com/bpl-bin/series.pl
- Skateboard.com: Skate 101 - Learn the ins and outs of
safe skateboarding. Includes information on choosing the right
equipment, places to skateboard, and tips from the experts.
http://www.skateboard.com/Frontside/101/Rookies/safety.asp
- The Slam - Share your work and opinions with others
on this site for teen writers. Post your poetry or short stories,
and see what praise or suggestions you receive or use this writing
forum to critique other teens' work. Hosted by Cicada Magazine.
http://www.cricketmag.com/activity_display.asp?id=207
- Teenreads - A great place to find book
reviews by other teens, author interviews, and information about
new titles.
http://www.teenreads.com/
- Ticketmaster.com
http://www.ticketmaster.com/
- World
of Reading -
Book reviews by kids, for kids, wired books that you can read
on the Internet, plus links to other reading and writing sites
for kids.
http://www.worldreading.org/
- YA Books in Series and Sequels - Search by search by author,
series title, or individual book title to find a list of books
in a series.
http://www.bettendorflibrary.com/bpl-bin/series.pl
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