Как подготовиться к возвращению в школу после каникул? Как сделать это событие приятным? Где найти рассказ подростка о его первом дне в школе после каникул? Почему некоторым подросткам не нравится ходить в школу, не нравится учиться? Какие проблемы в школе их беспокоят? Где найти информацию о системе образования в Великобритании, США и России? Где найти рассказ подростка о его школе, школьной жизни? Какими были школы Британии в 19 веке и раньше? Какие из старых школ сохранились и сейчас? Где найти информацию об истории образования в России и др. странах?

http://au.reachout.com/find/articles/going...er-the-holidays – information, suggestions on how to make going back to school after holidays easier

http://www.ehow.com/how_4703792_return-sch...iday-break.html – how to prepare children to return to school after holidays

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/1...pg2.html?cat=25 – tips for helping a child return to school after a long holiday, vacation or illness

http://www.englishdaily626.com/junior_english_essays.php - a child tells about the first day of school

http://www.stmaryscambridge.co.uk/myfristday/index.php - five children tell about their first day at a new school

http://thinkubator.ccsp.sfu.ca/FirstDayOfSchool - a student’s story about the first day in a Canadian school

http://www.netmums.com/olderchild/Refusing...ool_Teens.1862/ - why teens refuse to go to school

http://www.helium.com/knowledge/67675-moti...t-want-to-learn — a collection of articles on why teenagers don't want to learn

http://kidshealth.org/teen/school_jobs/sch...ool_stress.html — what stresses teens out about school?

http://kidshealth.org/kid/feeling/school/hate_school.html# - advice for pupils – what to do if you don't like school

http://www.webmd.com/balance/stress-manage...ngers-in-school - a short article on how teen stress at home lingers in school

http://encarta.msn.com/encyclopedia_761553...ed_kingdom.html - encyclopaedia entry about education in Great Britain

http://www.eng.umu.se/education/ - a website dedicated to education in Britain

http://www.usastudyguide.com/overview.htm – an overview of the American system of education

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Education_in_the_United_States - education in the United States

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Education_in_Russia - encyclopaedia entry about the system of education in Russia

http://news.bbc.co.uk/cbbcnews/hi/newsid_6...400/6685425.stm – children’s comments on what they like about their school

http://www.bbc.co.uk/switch/slink/sexlovel...life/hell.shtml – an American student describes how bad the situation at her school is

http://www.nettlesworth.durham.sch.uk/time...an/vschool.html - what Victorian schools used to be like

http://www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/Ho...ren/schools.htm - Victorian schools described by modern British children

http://www.know-britain.com/general/educat..._england_1.html - a short article about some old schools that still survive in modern Britain

http://www.sras.org/news2.phtml?m=410 — a short history of public education in Russia from

Peter I to the present

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_education_in_England - encyclopaedia entry about the history of education in England

http://www.chesapeake.edu/library/EDU_101/eduhist.asp — the history of education in America

 Какая одежда и обувь модна сейчас у современных подростков? Где посмотреть сайты молодежной моды? Какая молодежная мода существует в Англии и России? Какие самые популярные молодежные бренды? Какие самые популярные молодежные журналы о моде? Какие вопросы задают подростки о моде, о стиле, о современной одежде? 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dress_code - encyclopeadia entry about dress code

http://www.dresscodeguide.com/ - dress code guide, selection a dress code for details of correct attire

http://www.boardingschools.co.uk/boarding_...ls_uniforms.htm – a short article about school uniform

http://www.teachernet.gov.uk/management/atoz/u/uniform/ - a guidance to schools of England on school uniforms and related policies

http://www.schoolsecurity.org/resources/uniforms.html – an article on how school uniforms and dress code can improve the school climate

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/School_uniform - encyclopaedia entry about school uniforms in different countries

http://www.archivist.f2s.com/bsu/Bsu.html - pictures of different uniforms in British schools

http://www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/ou...ol/uniform.html - English schoolchildren tell about their school uniform

http://www.archivist.f2s.com/bsu/Miscel.htm - pictures of the most famous English school uniforms

http://histclo.com/Schun/gar/pants/short/su-specs.html - information about school uniforms in English comprehensive schools

http://www.greatschools.net/find-a-school/....gs?content=121

- an article about a problem with school uniforms in the USA

http://www.schooluniforms.com/ - a complete illustrated catalogue of all types of uniforms for schools of the USA

http://histclo.com/Schun/country/us/schunus.html - information about American school uniforms

http://histclo.com/Schun/country/can/schuncan.html – information about school uniforms in Canada

http://www.topmarks.ca/collection/ - images of Canadian school uniform

http://histclo.com/Schun/country/oz/schunoz.html – information about school uniforms in Australia

http://www.focusuniforms.com.au/focusUniforms/ - pictures of Australian school uniforms and accessories

http://histclo.com/Schun/country/rus/rsuc-sov.html - information about school uniforms in the Soviet Union

http://en.rian.ru/analysis/20050825/41225976.html – an article on why school uniforms are coming into fashion again in Russia

http://lifestyle.iloveindia.com/lounge/pro...forms-1248.html - find out some of the advantages & disadvantages of school uniform

http://www.pubarticles.com/article-pros-an...1244682823.html – how producers of school uniform consider all its pros and cons

http://education.newarchaeology.com/agains...ol_uniforms.php – facts against school uniforms

http://educationalissues.suite101.com/arti...s_pros_and_cons – an article on whether schools should require students to wear uniforms

http://www.catalogs.com/clothing/teen/index.html – links to catalogues of teen fashions

http://www.shoebuy.com/teens-fashion-shoes.htm - an e-store for teen fashion shoes – pictures and descriptions

http://www.lovetoknow.com/top10/teen-clothing.html – top 10 teen clothing websites– pictures and descriptions

http://teenfashionclothes.com/index.php?ze...amp;ASKFEED_URL – teen fashion – pictures and descriptions

http://www.wikihow.com/Category:Personalit...and-Youth-Style – youth related articles about different personality types and about fashion and style for teens and kids

http://teenfashion.about.com/ - a webpage dedicated to teen fashion

http://teens.lovetoknow.com/Category:Teen_Fashion - links to webpages on teen fashion in Britain

http://www.teenvogue.com/industry/fashionw...stinina?slide=1 — an article about Kira Plastinina, a 15-year-old fashion designer from Russia

http://www.apparelsearch.com/Wholesale_Clo...mes_clothes.htm – a list of popular clothing brands

http://www.esl-lab.com/clothing/clothingrd1.htm — listening exercises on «Clothing Styles»

http://www.teenvogue.com/ - the site of Teen Vogue magazine, here a teen can find all about teen fashion, ask a question and get qualified advice

http://www.seventeen.com/ - a teen fashion magazine with the latest fashion, beauty, dating and health tips

http://www.cosmogirl.com/ - an online version of the magazine for teenagers Cosmo Girl

Are you keen on sports? - Какие виды спорта существуют в мире? Где найти краткую информацию об истории спорта? Какую роль играют занятия спортом в жизни человека и, в частности, в жизни подростков? Как заниматься спортом без вреда здоровью? Какие советы по этому поводу дают тренеры и врачи? Где найти истории о том, как занятие спортом изменило жизнь человека? Какие виды спорта самые необычные?

Где найти информацию об истории Олимпийских игр? Когда состоялись первые Олимпийские игры? Каковы символы Олимпийских игр, когда появились олимпийские кольца, флаг? Кто был основателем олимпийского движения? Где посмотреть видео с Олимпийских игр 2008? Где найти видео о церемониях открытия Олимпийских игр в разных странах? Когда состоятся первые Юношеские Олимпийские Игры?

Где найти информацию об Алексее Немове? Какой скандал произошел с нашим гимнастом на Олимпийских играх в Афинах?

http://library.thinkquest.org/C0128343/kinds_of_sports.htm - pictures and basic descriptions of different kinds of sports

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_sports - a list of sports by category with links to entries about each of them

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_sport - a brief history of sport

http://ezinearticles.com/?Sport-in-Our-Life&id=1336339 — a short article on what sport means in our life

http://www.summeractivitiesforkids.co.uk/s...-for-teens.html – information about the importance of sport activities for teenagers

http://www.examiner.com/x-11080-SF-Parenti...ll-a-teens-days – useful information on how sport can help teens to fill days

http://www.more4kids.info/359/advantages-o...orts-and-teens/ - this article explores the advantages of sports for teenagers

http://www.raisingkids.co.uk/fea/fea_77.asp – some advice for parents on how to persuade a teen to take up sport

http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0FK...63/ai_78477085/ - a short article about the advantages and disadvantages of doing sports for teenagers

http://kidshealth.org/teen/food_fitness/sp...ort_safety.html – some advice for teens and their parents about how to preserve health when playing sports

http://teens.lovetoknow.com/High_School_Sports – a webpage dedicated to high school sports

http://leadership.weei.com/boston/sports/l...success-part-ii — a story about how doing sports helped a man to form his character

http://www.collegesportsscholarships.com/a...tion-sports.htm — several essays on how sports have affected a person’s life

http://www.allfreeessays.com/topics/import...ports-in-life/0 — a collection of essays about

the importance of sport in life

http://bestofstupid.com/weird-unusual-sports/ - illustrated information about weird and unusual sports

http://www.olympic.org/uk/games/ancient/index_uk.asp# - the history of Olympic Games from the International Olympic Committee

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olympic_Games - encyclopaedia entry about Olympic games

http://www.olympic.org/uk/passion/museum/index_uk.asp - a virtual tour of Olympic Museum. Also on this site you can find descriptions of all Olympic sports and animated cartoons demonstrating the sports and providing basic information about the rules and the games

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olympic_symbols - encyclopaedia entry about Olympic symbols (Olympic rings, Olympic emblem, Olympic flag, etc)

http://www.janecky.com/olympics/rings.html – what do the Olympic rings signify?

http://www.cviog.uga.edu/Projects/olymphlx/answer.htm – interesting facts about the Olympic Medal

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pierre_de_Coubertin - encyclopaedia entry about the founder of the International Olympic Committee Pierre de Coubertin

 Where words fail... - Какие музыкальные жанры существуют? Кто из музыкантов является самыми популярными в тех или иных жанрах? Где прочитать рассказ, эссе о любимом исполнителе, музыкальной группе, музыкальном жанре? Как музыка влияет на жизнь людей? Где найти музыку гимнов разных стран?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Music_genre - encyclopaedia entry about music genres

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_music_styles — lists of music genres and styles with links to their descriptions

http://datadragon.com/education/genres/ - learn about different musical genres including rock, Celtic, classical, and more all with artist and site links

http://www.musicians.com/genre/ - different styles and music genres explained and explored

http://musiced.about.com/od/classicalmusic...l_Musicians.htm - biographical information on some of the most famous classical musicians

http://www.kickassclassical.com/ - a website dedicated to classical music - the most popular and famous - from movies, TV shows, commercials, cartoons, video games and ringtones

http://www.buzzle.com/articles/famous-jazz-musicians.html – brief information about famous jazz musicians

http://www.joegirardmusic.com/jazz_singers.htm – information about famous jazz singers and entertainers

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rock_music - encyclopaedia entry about rock music

http://www.who2.com/job/rockmusician.html – the most famous rock musicians

http://www.popmonk.com/music/index.htm – a collection of profiles of famous pop singers and bands

http://www.geocities.com/petrudumitru/mysound/fsinger01.html – several short essays by American schoolchildren about their favourite singers

http://nadav.harel.org.il/homepage/music.html – a story on "My favourite music”

http://www.exampleessays.com/viewpaper/38430.html - an essay on "My favourite piece of music”

http://jiabinqiao.blogspot.com/2008/12/ess...rite-music.html – one more essay on "My favourite music”

http://www.helium.com/knowledge/20416-the-...ic-in-our-lives – a collection of articles about the importance of music in our lives

http://www.oppapers.com/essays/Music-My-Life/45618 – a sample of essay on "Music in my life”

http://www.cyberessays.com/Arts/38.htm – an essay on what music's important influence on teenagers

http://wichitacounseling.blogspot.com/2008...nce-on-our.html – an opinion about whether music has a positive influence on our life

Where does time go? - Что означает понятие time management? Где найти советы для подростков, как разумно планировать свое время?Где найти рассказ подростка о том, как он проводит свой день?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Time_management - encyclopaedia entry about time management

http://www.education.com/reference/article...ime_Management/ - advice for teens on time management

http://pbskids.org/itsmylife/parents/resources/time.html – educational resources for time management

http://www.teensadvisor.com/teen-schooling...management.html – some tips for teenagers for taking control of their time and organizing their life

http://www.helium.com/knowledge/151015-how...to-work-on-time – 13 articles on how to teach time management to teens

http://teen-discipline.suite101.com/articl...t_for_teenagers – 5 easy tips to help teens manage their time better

http://www.exampleessays.com/viewpaper/88776.html –an essay on "A day in my life”

http://www.coursework.info/AS_and_A_Level/...ife_L31661.html –a teenager tells about one day of his life

Какие виды спорта считаются экстремальными? Какие самые опасные из них? Где найти видео об экстремальных видах спорта? Почему люди сознательно рискуют, занимаясь таким спортом? Что риск дает людям?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Extreme_sport - encyclopaedia entry about extreme sports

http://library.thinkquest.org/13857/ - a website dedicated to extreme sports such as rock climbing, skateboarding and in-line skating, and the training and equipment needed, techniques of the sports, safety tips, and possible injuries

http://news.bbc.co.uk/cbbcnews/hi/find_out...000/2159723.stm – information on what extreme sports are and descriptions of some of them

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T92Kp2BXNvo – an extreme sports video

http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/20...ciencerisk.html – an article about success and risk in extreme sports

http://extremesports.suite101.com/article....sports_injuries – information about common injuries in extreme sports

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/157282.php – this article explores reasons of risk-taking in extreme sports

http://www.spiked-online.com/Articles/0000000CAD26.htm – an article on what' so extreme about extreme sports

http://www.forbes.com/2002/08/07/0807sport.html – the world's most dangerous sports according to Forbes

http://freakymartin.com/2008/05/08/10-most...orld-16-photos/ - 10 most

dangerous sports in the world in photos

Exploring your family - Почему семья особенно важна в жизни человека? Где найти реальные истории на эту тему? Какое место в жизни семьи занимают семейные традиции? Как поддержать старые семейные традиции и создать новые? Где найти рассказы о семейных традициях? Что входит в понятие «семейные ценности»? Как воспитать в ребенке уважение к семейным ценностям? Где прочитать историю какой-нибудь семьи? Как можно исследовать историю своей семьи?

http://fami.ly/important/ - this article explains why family is so important for people

http://lifestyle.iloveindia.com/lounge/wha...family-578.html - an article about what is important for the family

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/1...tant.html?cat=7 — a real story about why a family is so important in our life

http://www.myheritage.com/blogs/companyblo...-so-important-1 – one more story about the importance of family in life

http://library.adoption.com/articles/creat...traditions.html –some suggestions for creating family traditions

http://www.americanfamilytraditions.com/ - this website is dedicated to American family traditions

http://www.foreverfamilies.net/xml/article...traditions.aspx – an article about what family traditions mean, some ideas of new family traditions

http://www.bookrags.com/essay-2004/9/25/55639/6635 – a student’s essay about his family

http://www.teenink.com/nonfiction/all/arti...mily-Tradition/ - a teen's story about his family traditions

http://www.exampleessays.com/viewpaper/91210.html – example of an essay on "My Family”

http://www.essortment.com/all/wahtarefamily_ralm.htm – an article about what family values are

http://life.familyeducation.com/parenting/values/45290.html – an article on how to state your family's values

http://www.indianchild.com/family_values.htm – useful information on how to instill family values in children

 Family room - Почему происходят конфликты между братьями и сестрами? Что является причиной таких конфликтов? Как разрешать такие конфликты? Что советуют психологи по этому поводу? Существуют ли проблемы во взаимоотношениях близнецов? Где прочитать истории об этом?

http://au.reachout.com/find/articles/confl...other-or-sister — conflicts between brothers and sisters: the causes and ways of solving them

http://www.bukisa.com/articles/128289_how-...rom-palavrasorg — advice for parents on how to prevent conflicts between small children and older children at home

http://www.healthyplace.com/relationships/...nds/menu-id-63/ - some ways to avoid fighting with a brothers or a sister

http://parentingteens.suite101.com/article...g_relationships — an article about the importance of sibling relationships

http://www.indianchild.com/parenting/famil...en_siblings.htm — some tips on how to cope with conflicts between siblings

http://multiples.about.com/od/familyissues...d_Multiples.htm — issues faced by families with twins and multiples

http://www.buzzle.com/articles/parenting-twins.html — here are some tips on parenting twins and their main problems

http://www.twinsrealm.com/twintext2.htm — a webpage dedicated to twin troubles, stories from twins