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Website reviews for civic engagement

35 results
  • Review
    Curating Change

    Stories of strong women highlight positive role models.
    AGE
    12
     
    Learning
    3
    (Website, 2013)
  • Review
    MeetMeAtTheCorner.org

    YouTube alternative helps kids make and view quality videos.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    3
    (Website, 2012)
  • Review
    Your Commonwealth

    A global community of civic-minded young people.
    AGE
    12
     
    Learning
    4
    (Website, 2012)
  • Review
    HTE Kids News

    Much potential in site packaging current events for kids.
    AGE
    7
     
    Learning
    2
    (Website, 2012)
  • Review
    Kiva

    Micro-loan site gives everyone the chance to help.
    AGE
    11
     
    Learning
    4
    (Website, 2012)
  • Review
    Habitat for Humanity

    Affordable housing charity shows kids how to get involved.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    3
    (Website, 2012)
  • Review
    SPARK

    Nonprofit site fights the media's objectification of girls.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    4
    (Website, 2012)
  • Review
    Mobilize.org

    Nonprofit site that empowers Millennials to get involved.
    AGE
    14
     
    Learning
    3
    (Website, 2012)
  • Review
    DoSomething.org

    As a resume-builder and a soul-satisfier, this not-for-profit site lets kids take action on issues they care about.
    AGE
    16
     
    Learning
    3
    (Website, 2012)
  • Review
    Playwala

    Gaming site attempts to mix charity and play.
    AGE
    11
     
    Learning
    1
    (Website, 2012)
  • Review
    HuffPost Teen

    News for teens by teens, with access to adult topics.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    3
    (Website, 2012)
  • Review
    We Give Books

    Read online for free, help build libraries across the globe.
    AGE
    3
     
    Learning
    2
    (Website, 2011)
  • Review
    About-Face.org

    Smart site dissects sexism in the media.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    Select
    (Website, 2011)
  • Review
    99Problems

    News site with good intentions but some iffy content.
    AGE
    14
     
    Learning
    Select
    (Website, 2011)
  • Review
    GenerationOn
    Safe site sparks ideas for helping the community.
    AGE
    6
     
    Learning
    Select
    (Website, 2010)
  • Review
    Challenge.gov
    Problem-solving site challenges teens to innovate.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    Select
    (Website, 2010)
  • Review
    TextED

    Send your texting teens to this cool site, which offers smart, responsible texting tips in language they can relate to.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    Select
    (Website, 2010)
  • Review
    at15

    Retailer's charity site means well, but offerings are thin.
    AGE
    15
     
    Learning
    Select
    (Website, 2009)
  • Review
    Serve.MTV
    MTV project links teens to volunteer opportunities.
    AGE
    14
     
    Learning
    Select
    (Website, 2009)
  • Review
    PACER Center's Teens Against Bullying

    Through stories, quizzes, videos, and more, this site helps kids identify and deal with bullying.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    Select
    (Website, 2009)
  • Review
    Afrigadget

    Here, kids learn about contemporary African ingenuity -- in particular, clever ways for reusing and recycling trash.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    Select
    (Website, 2009)
  • Review
    Girls for a Change

    Get your daughters involved in an activity where they can do good -- and have fun -- at this site for social change.
    AGE
    12
     
    Learning
    Select
    (Website, 2009)
  • Review
    Disney Friends for Change: Project Green

    Easy-to-follow program offers everyday ways to go green.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    Select
    (Website, 2009)
  • Review
    Kids Are Heroes
    Grassroots site honoring kid volunteers is sparse but sweet.
    AGE
    9
     
    Learning
    Select
    (Website, 2009)
  • Review
    Youth Service America

    Safe, thorough resource helps kids make a difference.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    2
    (Website, 2009)