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Html Code Tutorial
This site's goal is to provide the most helpful and complete guide to creating web pages anywhere. Good tutorials on frames and on forms. If you're just beginning, start learning HTML here.
The Great Idea Finder
The Great Idea Finder is a place to explore the exciting world of innovation. Whether you're a student, teacher, writer, inventor, history buff, or just looking for innovative consumer products, you'll find things you can use there.
Multnomah County Library
This site has a great selection of information to help you with schoolwork, recreation and personal issues. Also available in Spanish translation.
Teen Division
This site has tips on lots of subjects,including writing, college, money, health, relationships and sports. It also has booklists and homework help.
Teen Zone
Another strong site that tackles a variety of teen issues. Look up information on colleges, volunteer opportunities, health, spirituality and self-improvement.
Web Smart Teen Page
A good teen site with info on books, sports, jobs, entertainment, teen writing, etc.
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Current Events
Childrens Express
Hear international voices on a variety of teen issues from parents to politics. Or, if you like, contribute your own articles.
CRAYON: Create Your Own Newspaper
Create a daily news page just for you. Select from links to world, national and local papers, and specialty sites like weather, sports, lifestyles and even the funny pages!
NPR Online
The site of National Public Radio.
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Jobs & Money
Camp Channel
Find yourself a summer job working with others at the Camp Channel. This site matches directs applicants towards summer camps that need staffing.
Campjobs.com
CampJobs.com is a great starting point for students interested in finding a summer camp job. View possible work sites or post you own resume and let the camps sarch for you!
Consumer Education for Teens - Washington State AG Office
consumer education site for teens created by teens - information on where to turn for questions or if you've been ripped off. topics includes credit cards, car s, internet scams and music clubs.
"Jobs for Kids Who Like..."
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a librarian or a pilot? This site introduces younger students to different careers, including : what the job is like, the pay, the kind of preparation needed for the job, and more.
Junior Achievement
Teaches youth essential lessons about building careers and valuing free enterprise system. Students can participate as members of this national program or get involved as volunteers.
Occupational Outlook Handbook
A nationally recognized source of career information. Search through a wide range of occupations. Includes detailed job descriptions, working conditions, required training and education, earnings and expected job prospects for each profession.
SummerJobs.com
A great starting point for students looking for summer employment. Browse through the job postings, submit a resume or add yourself to their email list to get job updates.
The Career Key
Find out which jobs and careers match your personality and interests. Take the Career Key measure, learn how to make high-quality decisions, choose an appropriate college major, and learn more about yourself and the world of work.
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Pets
American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Learn about the pet adoption process and how to care for your pet. You can also learn what this organization does to help out animals. Search the National Shelter Directory for volunteer opportunities near you.
Pet Information Center
Read about traveling with your pet or clipping your cat's claws. Learn how to train your dog. Find out about the adoption process and what to do when you bring your new pet home. And much more!
Petfinder.org
Do you want to adopt a pet? Search through this national database to see animals available for adoption in your area. Includes over 12,000 pets from over 1,000 shelters.
Pet of the Day.com
Every day this site posts a new pet photo and story to show how animals enrich the lives of people around the world. Check out their Pet of the Day, Cat of thd Day and Dog of the Day sites, log on to the new Pet Talk bulletin board, or nominate your own pet!
Sports
CNN Sports Illustrated
One of the premier sports information sites on the web, with information on both College and Pro Sports.
NCAA Guide for College-Bound Student-Athlete
Find out if you're on track to meet academic eligibility requirements. See college graduation rates of athletes in your sport. Ask what academic support services are available. Learn more about the NCAA.
Outside Magazine Online
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Travel & Culture
Teen Ink Travel & Culture Contest
Hiking in Yosemite. Strolling through Paris. Celebrating Chinese New Year. Describe your latest cultural adventures at home or abroad! Each year at least three teen authors are honored for
outstanding travel & culture writing.
AIFS: American Institute For Foreign Study
This nonprofit foundation sponsors a number of high school programs. Host a foreigh exchange student, or study abroad and learn what it's like to be a teenager in another country!
Literary Traveler
Travelling ideas for fans of literature. Find out where you favorite authors wrote, and the location of your favorite book's setting.
The International Study and Travel Center
The International Study and Travel Center links you to opportunities abroad. Search through over 1500 programs in foreign countries.
Tourism Offices Worldwide Directory
Your guide to official tourist information sources. The directory lists only government tourism offices, visitors bureaus, chambers of commerce, and similar agencies which provide free, accurate, and unbiased travel information to the public.
Wild Portraits
For great advice on how and where to shoot outdoors, check out this site! Focusing primarily on nature photography, this site suggests sites of interest on every continent.
World is Round
Here is a website where you can look at or post travel pictures. View pictures from all around the world, or comment on photographs taken in your hometown.
World Time Server
The most accurate current local times of any world clock on the Internet. No matter what time zone a country or city is located in, this site is your best resource for determining any time, anywhere.
StudyAbroad.com
This site has opportunites for students of all ages to study overseas. Learn about high school programs, or consider a summer job or college education
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