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Children & Teens
 Websites presented in alphabetical order HealthyToys.org: The Consumer Action Guide to Toxic Chemicals in Toys 
 Test results released in December 2007 for toxic chemicals in "over 1,200 toys and children's products." Search by product name, or browse by brand or toy type. Listings include general information (such as country of manufacture), and levels of lead, cadmium, chlorine/PVC, arsenic, and mercury. Also includes a FAQ, background on the chemicals, and a place to submit suggestions for other toys to be tested. From the Ecology Center (Michigan), with the Washington Toxics Coalition. http://www.healthytoys.org Topics: Consumer Research & Advocacy, Hobbies, Pollutants & Toxic Substances, Public Health & Safety Last updated Nov 11, 2008 Parents' Choice Foundation
A "not-for-profit evaluator of children's books, videos, toys, audios, computer software, television, and magazines." This foundation bestows Parents' Choice Awards to "products that meet and exceed standards" set by educators, parents, and children. Site includes current and past winners, as well as topical reading lists and ideas for learning activities. http://www.parents-choice.org/ Topics: Children's Literature, Consumer Research & Advocacy Last updated Jul 11, 2005 Representing Children Worldwide
"A research project which compiles information and resources on how children's voices are heard in child protective proceedings around the country and around the world in the year 2005." Includes a summary of the practices of the 194 signatories to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of a Child (UNCRC), background information on the jurisdiction's child protective practices, and related links. From Yale Law School. http://www.law.yale.edu/rcw/ Topics: Consumer Research & Advocacy, Social Issues Last updated May 13, 2009 Teen Consumer Scrapbook
Designed and researched by students at Ellensburg High School in Ellensburg, Washington state, this site provides consumer information for teenagers. The site consists of articles on topics such as buying a used car, password protection, modeling agencies, cosmetics, tattoos and piercing, cell phone plans, and credit cards. Includes teacher resources. Sponsored by the Washington State Attorney General's Office. http://www.atg.wa.gov/teenconsumer/ Topics: Consumer Research & Advocacy, Finance, K-12 Education Last updated Jul 29, 2004 |
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