| Webmonkey__Child_Safety_on_the_Internet Guide includes a risk/benefit analysis as well as a set of rules for online safety. |
| Websafe_Crackerz Interactive games and puzzles designed with the help of teenagers offer strategies for dealing with different situations online including spam, cyber-stalking and bullying. |
| Wired_Teens Online community for 13- to 18-year-olds offers online safety classes, forums, and a weekly column designed to promote a safe online experience. |
| WiredKidz Online community for under 13's offers online safety classes, forums, and a weekly column designed to promote a safe online experience. |
| Immunizations Read why teens need these shots, which ones to get, who shouldn't get vaccinated, and tips for dealing with fear of shots. |
| A_Kid\'s_Guide_to_Shots Learn about how vaccinations work in the body, why it is important to get these shots, and what could happen if kids skip shots. |
| Who_Needs_a_Flu_Shot? Find out who must get a shot, what's in it, when to get it, and what happens after the shot. |
| Who_Needs_a_Flu_Shot? Check out this article to learn why most teens don't need a flu shot, but some should have one. Also explains what's in the vaccine and some possible side effects. |
| Astronomy_Theme_Crafts Ask your parent to help you make models of the sun, stars and rockets. |
| CBeebies__Captain_Jake_and_the_Starship_Tweenie An online story and game about planets, rockets, aliens and space travel. |
| CBeebies__Twinkle,_Twinkle_Little_Star Listen or sing along to this song with the Tweenies. |
| NASA_Space_Place__Coloring_Book Collection of coloring pages that can either be colored online and printed, or printed first, then colored. |
| A_Solar_System_Coloring_Book Pictures to color and information about the planets, sun, asteroids and comets. [PDF] |
| The_Art_and_Science_of_Theater Learn how to stage a theatrical production, including finding a script, auditioning actors, building a set, and designing the lighting. Study the history of western theater from the time of ancient Gr |
| Changing_Stages Learn about this PBS series that explores the influences, inspirations, and conflicts that have shaped the course of theatre. Site includes biographies of significant people, timeline of important the |
| Children\'s_Creative_Theater_Guide Introduces children to theater history, games, terms, and other resources. Includes a virtual tour of a Nebraska children's theater and an original skit with costume and makeup ideas. |
| Children\'s_Theatre_History_and_Background A short history of children's theatre in the United States. |
| Family_Week_at_the_Theatre Across New Jersey, young people and their families will receive free and/or discounted tickets to over 100 performances/events including free classes, workshops and backstage tours. |
| G_L__Horton\'s_One-Act_Plays Contains many One-Act Plays for small to large productions put on by teens. |
| Kabuki_for_Everyone Introduces a traditional form of Japanese theater. |
| Kathakali Read about this form of Indian drama. |
| Masterpiece_Theatre Official site for the series with broadcast schedule, complete history of the series, timelines, and learning resources. |
| Reader\'s_Theatre_Basics Explains what Reader's Theatre is and how to become active in it. |
| Shakespeare\'s_Globe_Theatre Provides background information on Shakespearean performance in original conditions. Includes guides to the original Globe Theatre and a reconstructed version. |
| Shakey\'s_Place_3D Learn about Shakespeare's life and works. Begin with a biography, then move on to learn about his plays and sonnets. Includes summaries, as well as links to text, photographs from performances, and fu |
| State_by_State_Children\'s_Theatre_Listings Find children's theaters across the USA on this state-by-state listing. |
| Theatre_on_a_Shoestring Dynamic theatre education with resources including photos, articles and synopses. |
| Vaudeville_and_Popular_Entertainment,_1870-1920 A multimedia collection from the Library of Congress. |
| ZOOM_Playhouse Contains many short plays and skits for young people to put on. |
| AADAC Offering information on alcohol, drugs, gambling, personal development and recovery. Interactive features include surveys, quizzes and forums showcasing youth views and talents. |
| WebMD_-_Teen_Alcohol_and_Drug_Abuse Find information, prevention, and treatments for teens' use and abuse of alcohol and drugs. |
| The_Game_Journal__The_Evolution_of_a_Game An article by Dave Shapiro on the history of the game. |
| Total_Diplomacy_-_Risk_Strategies Provides articles on strategies and diplomacy used in the game as well as forums, books, and scenarios for beginners and advanced players. |
| I_Sea_Horses__Coloring_Pages Includes pictures of crabs, fish, dolphins, seahorses, star fish and whales to print out and color. |
| Ocean_Crafts Activities and coloring pages including an ocean scene, paper plate fish and printable books. |
| Education_Otherwise,_Young_People_Pages Links to personal stories, web sites and art galleries created by home-educated kids. |
| The_Homeschooler\'s_Guide_to_College Explains admissions standards for tertiary institutions in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom, as well as financial aid and application advice. |
| Indigoextra A home-education site with cartoons, games and story books, as well as information on home education in France. |
| Jamboree Information on crafts, cooking and gardening created by 3 brothers and sisters who were all home-educated. |
| Raleighvallen_Rainforest_School Four children and their teacher live in a rainforest park in the Central Suriname Nature Reserve. Read about their experiences in Raleighvallen Camp on Foegoe Island in the Coppename River, reached on |
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KidsHealth >Kids > Watch Out > Playing It Safe Around the House > Safe Cyberspace Surfing
Learn about llamas, read up on your favorite skateboard star, or study a stegosaurus. You can do all these things online and then email or text message your best friend about it. But when you're moving through cyberspace, you need to stay safe.It comes down to just a few simple guidelines:Don't communicate with strangers online and never agree to meet in person.Tell a parent or another if a stranger contacts you in a chat room or through email or text messaging.Don't enter contests, join clubs, or share your personal information for any reason, unless your mom or dad says it's OK. Personal information includes your name, address, age, phone number, birthday, email address, where you go to school, and other facts about you.No Talking to StrangersSince you were a little kid, your mom or dad has probably told you not to talk to strangers. The same goes for the online world. It's easy to meet a stranger on the Internet. You might visit a chat room or get an email or text message from someone you don't know.It can be fun to make new friends, but do not communicate with strangers you meet online. Don't talk to them, agree to phone them, or email them photos of yourself. To a kid, this can seem kind of silly. Why not make a friend with someone who likes skateboarding just as much as you do? The writer might seem really nice and tell you how you sound really smart and cute.Unfortunately, kids have been tricked online by people who pretend to be something that they're not. Someone might lie and say they're in sixth grade, too, when they're really all grown up and they don't even know how to skateboard. Some kids have found themselves in a dangerous situation when they agreed to meet the mysterious online "friend" in person.Let your parents know if a stranger emails you, sends a text message, or starts a conversation with you in a chat room. The email could be from a person or a company trying to sell you something. A grown-up should decide what's best to do, which may include changing your email address or telling the police.Keep Your PrivacyAnybody who uses the Internet has been asked to sign in, log in, or create a personal profile. Kids need to check with a parent or grown-up before doing so. Why? This information could be used for reasons you wouldn't like, like getting a lot of junk email.Another word about email: If you have your own account, let your mom or dad know before you reply to email that asks for your personal information. Some email looks official, as if it was sent by your Internet provider, but it's actually a trick to get your personal info.Another way to keep your privacy is to choose a screen name or email account name that isn't your real name. For instance, instead of "Jack_Smith," why not choose "Sk8boardKing21"? Only your friends and family will know your code name!Reviewed by: Neil Izenberg, MDDate reviewed: August 2006 
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