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You a Working Teen? informs working teenagers about their rights
and safety responsibilities on the job, hazards they should watch
out for, and the laws that protect them from doing dangerous work.
It provides additional information such as working hours for teens
and a list of places to go if they need help. (Centers For Disease
Control and Prevention)
BLS Career Information is a place where kids can find information on job opportunities related to the arts, math, science, physical education and outdoors, reading, and social studies. The site also offers resources for teachers, including a links to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook. (Department of Labor)
CollegeBound
Foundation is a private, nonprofit organization dedicated to
encouraging and enabling
Create a Graph helps students create their own graphs and charts. This online tool can be used to make 4 kinds of charts and graphs: bar graphs, line graphs, area graphs, and pie charts. (Department of Education)
Ecybermission is a web-based math, science, and technology competition for teams
in grades 6, 7, 8, and 9. Each team proposes a solution to a real
problem in their community and competes for regional and national
awards (such as
Explore Your Knowledge invites students to try their hand at 8th grade math and science questions taken from the Third International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS). (Department of Education)
FBI
Youth invites students to take the "special agent
challenge," spend a day in the life of an FBI employee, follow
a case through the FBI lab, learn about investigations throughout
the world, see specially trained dogs that locate bombs and drugs,
and read about the history of the FBI. (Federal Bureau of
Investigation)
Financial Aid for Students is a place you can find help for every state of the financial aid process, whether you're in school or out of school. The site helps you apply for financial aid over the Internet and find out about scholarships, college costs, and college admissions information. It is also a gateway to other funding resources. (Department of Education)
GEM-Nursing is a Women’s Bureau project that links students, ages 15-21, with
mentors in the field of nursing via email, a web site and special
events.
GirlsGoTech is an interactive website which provides activities that encourage girls to become interested in how things work.
Girls Inc. is a national nonprofit youth organization dedicated to inspiring all girls to be strong, smart, and bold. With roots dating to 1864, Girls Inc. has provided vital educational programs to millions of American girls, particularly those in high-risk, underserved areas.
High School Environmental Center is a portal to environmental resources. It organizes sites by topics: air pollution, climate change, global warming; conservation of energy, soil, and water; coral reefs, forests, watersheds, and other ecosystems; drinking water, waste water, ground water; asthma, lead, pesticides, sun protection, and other health issues; waste and recycling; and local data and maps. (Environmental Protection Agency)
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Observatorium offers hundreds of pictures of the Earth, planets, stars, and other celestial bodies are available, as well as the stories behind the images. The site contains many educational resources that illustrate physical, astronomical, and technological principles. (National Aeronautics and Space Administration)
Office of Science Education Homepage designed to help students (ages 12 to 18) understand the importance of personal health risk factors and the science behind risk factors. The curriculum consists of scenarios based on topics such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and cancer. (National Institutes of Health)
¡Soy Unica!
¡Soy Latina! provides information to help Hispanic/Latina girls
aged 9-14 enhance decision-making and communication skills. Girls
can use the site to find homework tips, explore their family
history, plan their future, learn about a new
SmartGirl offers girls the opportunity to share their thoughts (and view others) through surveys, creative writing, reviews and more.
Student Center contains dozens of environmental science resources for students as well as online reference materials. (Environmental Protection Agency)
Studentjobs.gov
STUDIO2B The Place for Teens. Send e-cards, submit your story, get advice, read articles on life, travel, style and more.
Tax
Interactive is a joint educational venture between the American
Bar Association and the Internal Revenue Service. It is designed to
educate teenagers about the
Technology and Transportation Futures Program invites students of all ages to examine various modes of transportation, explore careers in transportation, and learn about famous people that have affected the transportation field, including the Wright Brothers, Henry Ford, and Robert Fulton. (Department of Transportation)
Teens4Hire Online job matching service for teens and employers who want to hire them. Create a profile, then apply online for job openings.
Think College Early offers information on educational opportunities beyond high school for learners of all ages. The site is divided into three areas. Think College Early focuses on students in middle school, their parents, and teachers; High School and Beyond is targeted to high school and college students; and Returning to School emphasizes the educational needs of adult learners. (Department of Education)
Tobacco Information and Prevention Source (TIPS) provides educational materials that help to prevent tobacco use among youth, promote smoking cessation, and protect nonsmokers from environmental tobacco smoke. Visitors can order publications, read reports, gather data, and follow suggested guides for quitting smoking. (Centers For Disease Control and Prevention)
Volunteer Center provides several links to community service organizations and opportunities, including federal and national volunteer programs, volunteer publications, and local volunteer opportunities. It also has a place where you can suggest a volunteer opportunities. (Department of Housing and Urban Development)
YouthRules! looks at issues surrounding teen safety on the job, child labor, minimum wage, sweat shops, and more. (Department of Labor)