NanceXToo Posted October 24, 2010 Share Posted October 24, 2010 Somebody on my PA homeschoolers email list sent this out and I thought I'd pass it on to you guys in case you were interested. I haven't had a chance to look it over yet myself but I bookmarked it to check out. :) Here's the email I got: "This is free, it has news for kids, educational articles, there are games they can play, they can submit reviews or articles I think it said poetry, too, so it can go towards your kids writing. They earn points but I haven't seen yet what those are supposed to be for. See FAQ below http://www.youngzine.com/all/world-news Frequently Asked Questions What is Youngzine? Youngzine is an online new magazine that brings current events to children in a simple and unbiased manner with the appropriate context. Is there an age group that Youngzine caters to? Youngzine is a website for school age children. We do not restrict to any age group, and it can go from late elementary school to high school as long as the child is able to understand and derive value from the site. Where does Youngzine get their content from? All articles in Youngzine are written by the editors after extensive research. We use the current events to educate the child on the underlying historic, socio-economic or technological context. We do not take any biased position and encourage the child to form their own opinions. All videos and pictures on the site are suitable for children. How frequently is the content updated? Youngzine will be updated with new content once every two weeks. Are external websites referenced in the articles safe for kids? We make every attempt to point to websites that have good, clean content for children. We do not control where the child may navigate after leaving Youngzine site and recommend that all content filters you have for your child stay in place. How do you ensure that comments and article submissions are appropriate? All comments and submissions will be vetted by the editorial team to remove anything that may be inappropriate for children. If your child wishes to write an article, they (or you) could contact us with the topic and we will send them some suggested guidelines. Articles will be reviewed by the Youngzine team and we will encourage the child with feedback. Submissions do not guarantee publication. Why should I register to join Youngzine? Registered users will be allowed to submit comments and articles such as movie/book reviews, travelogues or anything else children can think of. We will use your email address to send you a newsletter when new content is posted on the site, or to send password information if you have forgotten yours. We will not use the email addresses for any other purpose. How can I as a parent contribute? If you can write objective articles at the level children understand, we would love to hear from you. And of course, we continuously look for feedback from you that will help us improve the experience." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephanier.1765 Posted October 24, 2010 Share Posted October 24, 2010 Thank you! Have you seen this animation about the cell? Amazing! http://www.youngzine.com/article-u-write/cellular-dream Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkey Island Academy Posted October 24, 2010 Share Posted October 24, 2010 Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skirch Posted October 24, 2010 Share Posted October 24, 2010 Awesome! Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Deepa Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 (edited) Hi, i'm Deepa, the Editor of Youngzine (http://www.youngzine.com), and noticed this thread when i was doing a Google search. Thanks for posting about the site. There was a question around Points - kids can earn Points and Badges by doing more on the site - reading articles, taking the quiz, making comments and submitting articles. They get to be on the Hall of Fame, as well as show off the badges on their profile page. No actual prizes yet :) Youngzine has been a labor of love for my husband and i, and a team of passionate parents. We felt this need for our 11-yr-old that was unmet - a clean and safe site that presents Current News in an educational yet engaging manner, and so we decided to do something about it! Learning through the lens of what's happening around the world, makes timeless concepts "stickier" with children, esp. when combined with videos. Secondly, much of what's happening around in the world have shades of gray - as they grow up, it's important to teach kids the skills and patience to form their own opinions without getting swayed by extreme viewpoints. Youngzine has struck a chord with Homeschoolers in particular - parents feel it's a great addition to their child's weekly routine. We would love for you to check out the site, and give us feedback! Edited October 26, 2010 by Deepa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dayle in Guatemala Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 So great! I love this. Thanks Deepa and her dh for putting this out and meeting a need! Much appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jilly Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 Looks like a great site. We can't wait to explore it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanceXToo Posted October 25, 2010 Author Share Posted October 25, 2010 Thanks for stopping by to clarify, Deepa! :) It seems like a really great idea, I'm going to check it out with my 10 y/o daughter this week! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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