For Tweens

Are you 9-12 years old?
If you are... we have 5 very cool websites just for you!

There's tons of cool stuff just waiting for you to check out. We think you'll find yourself wrapped up in these great websites for awhile. The cool sites include stuff like the environment, understanding TV and advertising, great food choices and other things like dealing with real life issues that you or someone you know probably faces everyday.

Be sure to bookmark this page and use it as your launch pad to these great websites. We've include a brief description of each of the five Tween websites for you.

Check them out today!
 

Backyard Jungle
This cool multimedia site where you can learn about ecology and new ways to explore your own backyard. Science, games and a whole lot more!

  Visit the
Backyard Jungle
website.
 
 

Don't Buy It
So you've got money to spend,
but where and what should you be spending your money? This site shows you what advertising is all about and helps you become a smart consumer.

  Go to the
Don't Buy It
website.  
 
 
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It's My Life
Whether you've got a crush or you're feeling insecure, this excellent site lets you share your feelings about the issues that affect you with other kids. Other kids share their stories too!
 
 

Visit the
It's My Life
website today.
Plastic Fork Diaries
Explore food, nutrition, athletic performance, culture significance and much more. It's all about the food you eat. What? Is food THAT important? We think you know the answer! :-)
 
Check it out, the
Plastic Fork Diaries
website.
News Flash Five
A news site about news and current events. Cool animated broadcasts offer a fresh way of receiving the news online. The site includes lots of cool things to do and help you understand how news can affect your life. Including National News, Sports, Arts and Tech, Science and World News.
 
Visit the
News Flash Five
website.

 

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Homework Hotline is a half-hour, live call-in program Mon-Thurs. for grades 5-12.
Check out the Homework Hotline website to play a game, take the science challenge, view clips from the show and more...