Microsoft, one of the leading software companies in the world, has lots of interesting features on their site. You can experience real-time video, audio, and more, as well as get the latest updates on software. There is also an area called Sitebuilder, which helps you put advanced features into web-sites, such as ActiveX and Java. Be warned, thi …

A website that encourages critical thinking on the Web and gives lessons on evaluating the quality and authority of what is offered on the Web.

Where do you draw your (digital) line? This website helps you take a stance to tell people, “That’s Not Cool” when they stalk you on the internet or pressure you to text naked pictures of yourself. Cool videos, call out cards and “what if” games help you draw the line.

If you are interested in an extra-curricular, team-based technology experience, this website gives you information on joining the 4-H technology team. Also, find information on internet safety and free e-mail resources.

Companion website to the Munich museum in Germany shows exhibits and educational resources, including lots of science and art programs for teen groups. Exhibits include transportation, art, science, musical instruments and energy.

Explore the sea and its creatures in this interactive and exciting website from the National Aquarium in Baltimore.

Focuses on innovation, research, breakthroughs, products, education, and economics involving science and engineering.

Do you ever think about why things are the way they are? Discover design asks you to look at photographs of everyday objects and ask, What do you see? What is it made of? What does it do? Start discovering design with this fun website.

IBM and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers created TryEngineering to provide information about the engineering profession to elementary and high school students.

This is a great resource for learning how to build your own robot! It gives a step-by-step guide as well as a helpful section for teachers and parents.

Your “gateway to a hi-tech lifestyle,” here you’ll find product reviews on every type of electronic gadget out there, as well as news stories and a joinable community.

This site is the #1 destination on the web for teens who love Macs. Here you can find an active online community with message boards, galleries, news and more. The site also hosts a free e-mail service.

This museum is sponsored by the National Academy of Sciences and explores current scientific issues driving today’s headlines and affecting our daily lives. The complexities of science are discussed in an engaging and accessible way for the general public, recommended for ages 13 and up. Three virtual and interactive exhibits from the collection …

This is a place for you to learn more about safety and privacy on the Internet. Find out how innocent activities on the web could be used to exploit you or your privacy. This is written just for teens and applies to teen interests.

A huge assortment of downloads are available in all categories, including games, web site development, and more. ZDNet also features articles on all kinds of topics, since ZD creates several computing magazines. This site contains a high amount of graphics.

Learn about the latest recording revolution.

The only web directory on the ‘net designed just for women and girls. Created in 1994 “to provide women with a comprehensive, searchable directory of links to female friendly sites and information on the World Wide Web.” Stuff for “grrls” of all ages.

An organization to promote computer game competitions as a professional sport. The site for tournament news.

This site is filled with resources that will help you develop a complex website. Some great features include a library of articles, a newsletter and forum.

Would you like to know more about UFO’s, dinosaurs, Stonehenge, and other puzzling subjects? Visit this virtual museum for information about odd and not-so-odd topics such as the seven wonders of the ancient world, lost worlds, and weird explorations. You can even get some ideas for science experiments by visiting the mad scientist’s laboratory.