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Website reviews for ages 15 & 16

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  • Science-focused educational site offers cool homework help.

     
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    (Website, 2009)
  • The journalists of tomorrow get hands-on training at this site where they report, produce, and write current events.

     
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  • Site institutionalizes "the gimmes" but allows veto power.
     
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  • Innovative video site puts users in charge.

     
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    (Website, 2009)
  • Funny name, useful tool. Blerp lets you turn any Web site into your own personal discussion forum.

     
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    (Website, 2009)
  • Teen gamers will love combining scenes from different games to make their own "mash-ups" to post and share.

     
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  • Free, comprehensive scholarly search engine is perfect for high-schoolers getting their first taste of research.

     
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  • Gives blogging a shot in the arm with mixed-media postings.

     
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  • Teens will appreciate the sometimes twisted humor in animated cards they can add a picture to and send to friends.

     
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  • Serious -- and safe -- site for fashion career hopefuls.
     
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  • This site is a high-tech networker, linking kids with volunteer jobs that suit their interests, schedules, and skills.

     
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  • Positive social site lets kids share media on global issues.
     
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  • Grab bag of indie rock news for hipster teens can be dark.

     
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    (Website, 2009)
  • Gruesome tales abound on this debunker of urban myths.

     
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  • Not-too-nerdy sci-fi fan site heavy on promos.

     
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  • Teens voice their angst -- and offer support to others.
     
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  • Fan site promotes games, has some racy content.
     
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    (Website, 2008)
  • Engaging virtual world for teens and adults.
     
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  • Huge music library ranges from mild to wild.

     
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  • MySpace gets users involved in the 2008 election.
     
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  • Edgy video sex-ed site has VERY frank content.
     
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  • h*-hum social site with lots of ads, iffy content.
     
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  • Sleek but shallow virtual world; could be safer.
     
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  • "Comedy" video site is for older teens, not kids.
     
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  • Google's 3-D virtual world is easy; needs filter.
     
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    (Website, 2008)