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Website reviews for civic engagement, social studies

14 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
    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
    Youth Service America

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

    This site is a high-tech networker, linking kids with volunteer jobs that suit their interests, schedules, and skills.
    AGE
    15
     
    Learning
    2
    (Website, 2009)
  • Review
    PeaceCorps.gov/kids

    Peace Corps Challenge fosters understanding and compassion.
    AGE
    11
     
    Learning
    3
    (Website, 2008)
  • Review
    MTV Act

    Socially conscious blog that focuses on MTV celebs.
    AGE
    14
     
    Learning
    3
    (Website, 2007)