Artist’s ToolkitThe artist's tools include such visual principals as balance, emphasis, and rhythm, and such visual elements as line, shape, color, space, and texture.BetterPhoto.comWant to get the most out of your digital photos? Click here for quick tips and detailed instruction.Folding ScrapbooksFollow illustrated step-by-step instructions and make small scrapbooks, which can be filled with photos and mementos.Knitty.comClick on “Patterns” for such knits as Toasty Pocket Creatures, knitted critters that keep your hands toasty on cold days.Marble MagnetsMake tiny marble magnets from tiny photos and other pictures.Sock MonkeyDetailed sock monkey making instructions take out the guesswork.The Duct Tape GuysThe Duct Tape Guys show you how to make duct tape wallets in eight photo-illustrated easy steps.Top 10 Crafts for TeensFrom blue jean pocket books to message boards, these top ten crafts for teens are do-able, useful, and perfect for expressing your individuality.Al-Anon/AlateenAl-Anon helps people recover from the effects of living with an alcoholic relative or friend. Alateen is a recovery group for young people with a drinking problem. Both groups base their programs on the work of Alcoholics Anonymous.Center for Disease Control and PreventionInformation is listed alphabetically by topic and by age group. This site also features updates on bioterrorism topics.Health and Wellness Resource CenterSearch here for articles about diseases, conditions, medications, and alternative medicine. This database is NOT intended as a substitute for medical diagnoses, advice, or treatment. If accessing this database from outside the library, you’ll need to use a TRL library card. iwannaknowInfo on sexually transmitted diseases, advice on abstinence, and resources for gay teens are featured on this site, sponsored by the American Social Health Association.TeenGrowth.comMedical board-certified physicians dish out the facts about body changes, parents, sibs, friends, toenails, driving smarts, junk vs. health food, sexuality, emotions, and a lot more.TeensHealthClick here for quizzes, articles, and advice about good physical and mental health, plus mouth-watering recipes and answers to tons of questions.TOGETHER! Youth Violence, Alcohol, Tobacco, Drug PreventionThurston County’s TOGETHER! encourages community commitment to the health and safety of youth. The organization sponsors forums and event for teens that promote health and discourage the use of alcohol, tobacco, and illegal drugs.Voices of YouthVoices of Youth is a United Nations-sponsored web site designed for children and adolescents who would like to explore and discuss global human rights and social change issues.Do SomethingAs a teen, there is a lot you can do right now to make a positive difference. You can do something on your own, or you can volunteer for an organization.Idealist.orgWant to help? Look here for global volunteer organizations, opportunities, services, resources, events, and ideas.MyFuture.comGet the latest information about all branches of the military at this one site. You'll also find advice on jobs and money for college.Power of GivingThis article describes the many benefits of teen volunteering.Rock the VoteGet the facts, get fired up, get involved in the political issues that affect teens.Ryan's Well FoundationRyan Hrejak was just six years old when he learned that fresh water is a rarity for many people. He did extra chores to earn $70, which in 1999 funded the digging of a well in a village in Uganda. Years later, the Ryan's Well Foundation continues to dig wells for people all around the world.The Next StepAfter high school, what’s next? Check out college, careers, and life. Articles and letters from other teens give you clues.Volunteer MatchIf you're looking for a volunteering opportunity in your community, this site will take your zip code, ask you for some info, and come up with a list of possibilities nearby.CartalkCar diagnostic mechanics Tom and Ray dispense advice with verve, spunk, and unstoppable humor on National Public Radio. Keep laughing and learning at their web site.Driver LicenseGetting a driver license? Find out how by visiting the Washington State Department of Licensing web site.Fuel EconomyThis U.S. Department of Energy website gives the gas mileage, greenhouse gas emissions, air pollution ratings, and safety info for new and used cars and trucks.Practice TestThis site is designed to give you an idea of the types of questions you’ll be asked on the Washington state drivers license test.Teen New Drivers’ HomepageRyan has some helpful stuff to say about driving around school, driving around town, bad weather, passing, the warning signs of fatigue, and more topics.All Music GuideLook here for info about and reviews of rock, hip hop, country, jazz, classical, blues, world music, folk, rap, reggae, and more.Anime News NetworkTune in for updates on the anime industry in Japan and the United States, reviews, and an anime series encyclopedia.Artist DirectTune up with music news, concert info, CD reviews, interviews with performers, and links galore.Experience Music ProjectExperience music at the Experience Music Project, located at the Seattle Center. The site offers an events calendar, interviews with artists and bands, and links to music sites.In the MixThis TV series features teening talk about the issues in their lives.Internet Movie DatabaseSearch by title, performer, and a whole lot more, and keep current with the daily news feature.Movie Cliché ListLaugh out loud at those annoying logic flaws and stereotypes known as movie clichés. Seen any more movie clichés lately? Send them in.Ricci Adams’ musictheory.netLearn everything from the basics of clefs and staffs to playing keyboard, guitar, or brass—with the help of handy “trainer” screens. You’ll need a Macromedia Flash Player 6.0r65 or higher to view the content on this websiteRock and Roll Hall of FameKnow your history! Learn about the Rock and Roll Timeline, This Day in Rock and Roll, and the rockers who are enshrined each year.SyFy: Imagine GreaterThis all-sci-fi-all-the-time site runs TV schedules of science fiction series (new ones and old faves) as well as news about upcoming movies.Television without PityHop here for smarty-pants previews of upcoming episodes and cheeky recaps of your favorite shows.ToonopediaDon Markstein's Toonopedia is a vast repository of toonological knowledge about both animated and still cartoons.Yahoo MoviesFind out about tomorrow’s movie right now! You can search for movie previews by title, performers, director, writer, or movie category (action, comedy, etc.).100 Benefits of JournalingBenefits include stress reduction, healing, personal growth, knowing yourself, easier problem solving, enhancing creativity and intuition, and telling your story.All About Me Journaling PromptsScroll down past the photos of Writing Jars to a long list of journal-writing prompts.BloggerCreate a blog to be read by billions all over Planet Earth—and beyond—in three easy steps!DiarylandDiaryland is a place where you can set up your online diary as your-eyes-only private, or you can make it all-eyes public for all the world to read.Journaling PromptsHover your mouse over a "star" and the star responds with a pop-up journal writing prompt.ESPN Action SportsSkateboarding, snowboarding, bike stunts, motocross, and more extreme sports share space with X Games updates and a guide to the best places to skateboard in Seattle.Internet Resources: SportsRun here for web sites about American professional and college sports.Skateboarding.comNeed help with your heelflip technique? Or maybe, you'd like to try a Backslide Ollie 180. Turn to Transworld Skateboarding magazine's website for advice, inspiration, interviews with skateboarding legends, and 'boarding news.Skaters for Public SkateparksWant to build a skatepark? Zoom here for info on getting started, fund raising, design and building, and maintenance.BrainBashersBash your brain with these brain teasers, puzzles, riddles, games, and optical illusions.CR PuzzlesCryptograms, picture scrambles, minicrostics, crosswords, logic problems… Updated daily, this online puzzle magazine will tweak your brain.Free RicePut that cramming for SAT vocabulary to good use! For every correct definition you choose, Free Rice donates 20 grains of rice to the United Nations World Food Program.Games for the BrainHave fun while training your brain with such games as Mastermind, Marsmoney, Oooze, and Chess.Thinks.com PuzzlesFiendish puzzles, riddles, trivia, anagrams, crosswords and scary crossword variants (don't ask, just look) make this site a thorny thicket.TravelPod: The Traveler IQ ChallengeHow well do you know the world? Get ready to click on the world map where you think famous places and cities are located. Speed and accuracy count!Coolworks.comClick on “Teen Jobs” to find jobs for teens ages 14 – 17, mostly in outdoor recreation locations like national parks.Department of Ecology Youth CorpsSummer Ecology Youth Corps crews mostly do road cleanup. Crews are divided into ages 15 – 17 and ages 18 – 21.Occupational OutlookFind out about the jobs and careers of the present and the near future at this site.Part-time Jobs for TeenagersPossible part-time jobs include errand running for busy clients, creating Web sites, working at fast food outlets, and selling stuff you make at farmers’ markets.Six Great Ways for Teens to Make Some Green This SummerDetails about six teen businesses are prefaced by quick advice about safety, legality, promoting your business, and customer service.Teens4hireCheck with parents first, as this is a commercial organization that charges a fee for some services, and requires personal information (like your phone number) before you can search the jobs database. Or you can focus on the site's job seeking tips and sample resumes that you can print out for free.What Do You Like?Transform what you like -- reading, math, sports, music and arts, helping people, building and fixing things, and more -- into jobs and careers you'll enjoy.Youth Rules! What Jobs Can Youth Do?The U.S. Department of Labor spells out work rules for teens ages 13 and under, 14 – 15, 16 – 17, and 18 and up.Evaluating Web SitesFind out how to identify a web site's purpose, authority, objectivity, appropriateness, relevance, currency, clarity and accessilbility--and how to spot bogus sites and hoaxes.ICYou See: T is for ThinkingICYSee is a self-guided tour and training page that addresses basic questions, like: how do you search for stuff, and once you find it, how do you know if it's any good?Internet Resources: Email InformationClick here for information on email services and free email on the Internet.Social Networking Sites: Safety Tips for Tweens and TeensWhatever space you choose for your socializing online, be smart and follow these common-sense guidelines.Teen Safety on the InternetGet streetwise! This site clues you in about situations on the web that can compromise your privacy, put you or your family at financial risk, or just plain creep you out.WebmonkeyThis free public resource for web developers features tutorials and articles written by web designers and programmers.WikispacesCreate a wiki to share with families, friends, teams, fan clubs, and more. Public wikis are free, but the site charges a fee for private and ad-free wikis.National Center for Youth LawThis site links to information about youth health, child support, welfare, fair housing, juvenile justice, public policy organizations, and legislative resources. |
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