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About-Face! :: http://www.about-face.org/
About-Face is a media literacy organization focused on the impact mass media has on the physical, mental and emotional well-being of women and girls, challenging our culture's overemphasis on physical appearance. By encouraging critical thinking about the media, and personal empowerment, About-Face works to engender positive body-esteem in girls and women of all ages, sizes, races and backgrounds.
Do Something :: http://www.dosomething.org/
Do Something aims to inspire and energize teens to get involved in their communities and work for positive change. The site provides helpful information on many causes of particular concern to young people. Other features are contests, grants. Enter your zip code to find organizations in your area looking for volunteers!
Family, Career and Community Leaders of America :: http://www.fcclainc.org/
"A national student organization that helps young men and women become leaders and address important personal, family, work and societal issues through family and consumer sciences education."
Ghost Web :: http://www.ghostweb.com/
The International Ghost Hunter's Society's page features thousands of "spooky & ghostly photographs." Whether you believe in ghosts or not, you can get a kick out of seeing the pictures. Membership is free.
Girls Incorporated :: https://www.girlsinc-online.org/members/Welcome.html
"Inspiring all girls to be strong, smart, and bold," this site offers young women information about different topics as well as the chance to become a member of this national organization. Topics include research about gender and smoking. You can also see what other people have to say about movies and add your own review.
My Hero :: http://www.myhero.com/myhero/
Everyone's got a hero... maybe even someone in your own neighborhood. You can talk about your own heroes, and see what other teens and adults have to say about their heroes, at this web site. Heroes range from angels and explorers to peacemakers and teachers.
The National Beta Club :: http://www.betaclub.org/
"The Beta Club promotes character, develops leadership skills, encourages service involvement, recognizes achievement, and provides technological advantages to students in grades 5 - 12."
Wolfram|Alpha :: http://www.wolframalpha.com/
Wolfram Alpha quickly locates facts, graphs, definitions, tables, numbers, formulas, and other data. Use the "Examples" page to browse and see all the different topics covered.
     
 
   
 
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