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  <description>Educational website reviews for families and teachers from syndicated columnist Barbara J. Feldman.</description>

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    <pubDate>Tue, 10 May 2008 10:44:00 PST</pubDate> 
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      <title>Babysitting</title>

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      <pubDate>Tue, 10 May 2008 10:44:00 PST</pubDate> 
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For teens who like kids, babysitting is a perennially popular way to earn money.  But before venturing off to take care of other people's children, there are quite a few things to learn and questions to answer.  This week's crop of websites will help put you on the path to babysitting success.

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      <title>Financial Literacy</title>

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      <pubDate>Sun, 11 Apr 2008 11:51:00 PST</pubDate> 
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Although there is more to learn about money than how to count coins and bills,  the subject is largely ignored in most middle and high-schools.  Today's six-pack of sites tackle saving, budgeting, earning,  investing, and more.

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      <title>Meteor Showers</title>

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Meteor showers are cyclical, predictable events because they are formed from the icy rock debris shed by comets as they pass the Sun.    The following sites explain why they happen, when they occur, and offer tips on how to best view them.

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      <title>Also From Barbara J. Feldman</title>

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Other sites published by <a href="http://www.barbarafeldman.com">Barbara J. Feldman</a>: <a href="http://www.surfnetkids.com/games/">Kids Games</a>, <a href="http://www.jokesbykids.com">Kids Jokes</a>, <a href="http://www.freekidscoloring.com">Coloring Pages</a>, <a href="http://www.nurseryrhymesonline.com">Nursery Rhymes</a>, <a href="http://www.freekidstrivia.com">Kids Trivia</a>, and <a href="http://www.sharinglinks.com">Sharing Links:  Social bookmarking for teachers and parents</a>.<br>

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      <title>Louisiana Purchase</title>

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Under the leadership of President Thomas Jefferson, the United States purchased 827,987 square miles of territory from France on May 2, 1803 for $15 million.   It was a momentous event that doubled the size of the new country, and greatly increased its economic power.   Learn more at the following sites.

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      <title>How to Write Poetry</title>

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Want to write a poem, but don't think you know how? Staring at a blank page (or computer screen) may not be the best way to get your creative poetry writing juices flowing.  Experienced teachers and famous poets offer poem writing advice, lessons and tips at the following sites.

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      <title>Digestive System</title>

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      <pubDate>Tue, 07 Mar 2008 19:00:00 PST</pubDate> 
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The digestive system is a group of organs (from the mouth to the rectum) that processes food so the body can use it.   The following sites explain the process with illustrations and animations for all age groups.

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      <title>Jonas Salk</title>

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Dr. Jonas Salk (October 28, 1914 - June 23, 1995) was an American research biologist who studied immunity,  influenza, AIDS and polio.  He is best known, however, for the development of the polio vaccine that has nearly eradicated the threat of polio in the world today.

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      <title>April Fools' Day Pranks</title>

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      <pubDate>Sun, 11 Mar 2008 11:43:00 PST</pubDate> 
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April foolery will soon be upon us.  To celebrate, this week's picks include family-friendly prank ideas, along with an historical look at famous hoaxes of yesteryear.

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      <title>Math Homework Help</title>

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      <pubDate>Tue, 02 Mar 2008 14:34:00 PST</pubDate> 
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Need help with your math homework?  Who ya gonna call? When mom, dad, your older sister, your best friend, and your next-door-neighbor can't help, these sites will be there for you.  Some offer archives of previously asked questions and answers, others provide  forums where you can ask your own questions.  And a few of them are simply computers, programmed to know math.

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