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BJ Pinchbeck's Homework Helper (http://www.bjpinchbeck.com/)

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Vast library of links a boon for kids doing online research.

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What parents need to know

Parents need to know that BJ Pinchbeck's Homework Helper is an educational site and academic oasis. A library of educational links provides users with information covering almost every topic that comes to mind. The site is constructed so that each category is broken into subcategories. For example, the "English" section offers links on grammar, mythology, poetry, literature; and authors; "Computer Science" offers links on programming, networks, and web design; and the "Science" section offers information about anatomy, botany, biology, physics, and much more. This homework hub is a wonderful aid to students across the board, but users should be cautious about straying to links with mature or inappropriate content. As a bonus, BJ Pinchbeck provides a "College Companion," an entire site dedicated to preparing for college prep and being successful while in college.

Educational value: Vast amount of reliable resources for all kinds of homework help.
Positive messages: The site encourages learning and pushes education. The story of how BJ Pinchbeck started the site may inspire kids.
Violence: Historical links with information about war are included.
Sex: There are some links to anatomy sites, but they're all educational.
Language: Dictionary links are included where kids may look up terms -- including iffy ones -- in English and in foreign languages.
Consumerism: Not applicable.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking: Not applicable.
Privacy & safety: Mostly private. While the site does not ask for personal information, users may email BJ Pinchbeck for inquiries or homework help. The site includes many links that may take users to sites that are not age-appropriate.
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  • Families can also discuss age-appropriateness. Is it better to have a site for a specific age group or for a specific topic, or does it matter?

Is it any good?

Is it any good?
 

BJ PINCHBECK'S HOMEWORK HELPER is a wonderful resource for finding reliable information. The links provided on the site are carefully selected and should be extremely helpful for kids researching topics online. Pinchbeck created his site with the help of his father and the Discovery Channel at 9 years old. Since then, he has graduated from Drexel University and has branched out on his own. Not only does the site cover information regarding ordinary scholastic subjects, it also includes progressive and engaging sites that encourage kids to get involved in politics and their communities.

As users browse through the many different links, they'll probably encounter some sites that are broken or no longer existing. It is also easy to navigate away from the original site and topic of concentration, if users aren't careful. But, overall this is a no-hassle library of links helpful for quick questions and homework assignments with something for everyone.

This review was written by Karen Wirsing
 
 

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RickFisher
parent of 14 year old
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Best all around site
BJ provides a thorough list of links on a vast array of topics that are useful from grade school through adult. A nice place to start for any question.
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e.g. I BELEIEVE ITS PRETTY GOOD FOR TWEENS.
I BELIEVE ITS DEFINATELY AGE APPROPRITE. BUT IT DOES HAVE A COUPLE OF BROKEN LINKS. OTHERWISE ITS FINE AND SOMEWHAT HELPFUL IN HELPING CHILDREN.
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