Showing 310 results in Reviews of Apps & Websites

BrainPOP

Clever animated hosts Tim and Moby masterfully tackle complex topics

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Editorial review by Common Sense Education
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Based on 4 reviews
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Expert evaluation by Common Sense

Grades

3–8

Price

Free to try

Platforms

Web

IXL

Immediate feedback and breadth a huge plus, despite emphasis on drills

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Editorial review by Common Sense Education
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Based on 4 reviews
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Expert evaluation by Common Sense

Grades

Pre-K–12

Price

Free to try

Platforms

Web, Android, iPod Touch, iPhone, iPad

Belouga

Impressive cross-curricular platform establishes global connections

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Editorial review by Common Sense Education
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Expert evaluation by Common Sense

Grades

3–12

Price

Free to try

Platforms

Web

PBS NewsHour Classroom

Trusted news brand's current events site offers daily discussions

Learning Rating
Editorial review by Common Sense Education
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Based on 5 reviews

Grades

6–12

Price

Free

Platforms

Web

CTRL-F

Up-to-date, expert-backed news literacy program builds needed skills

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Editorial review by Common Sense Education
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Expert evaluation by Common Sense

Grades

6–12

Price

Free

Platforms

Web

Share My Lesson

A huge database of ready-to-go lesson plans but needs more curation

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Editorial review by Common Sense Education
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Grades

Pre-K–12

Price

Free

Platforms

Web

NexGen News

Biweekly, homespun news site offers useful videos and lessons

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Editorial review by Common Sense Education
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Grades

6–8

Price

Free to try

Platforms

Web

FactCheck.org

Simple site helps students fact-check popular news stories

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Editorial review by Common Sense Education
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Based on 4 reviews

Grades

4–12

Price

Free

Platforms

Web

Corgi

Upgrade graphic organizers to accommodate different learning styles

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Editorial review by Common Sense Education
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Grades

6–8

Price

Free

Platforms

Web

Next Gen Personal Finance

From crypto to Venmo, up-to-date lessons teach key financial skills

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Editorial review by Common Sense Education
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Based on 5 reviews

Grades

6–12

Price

Free

Platforms

Web

Geoguessr

Addicting gameplay jazzes up geography

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Editorial review by Common Sense Education
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Based on 4 reviews
Privacy Rating
Expert evaluation by Common Sense

Grades

4–12

Price

Free, Paid

Platforms

Web, Android, iPad, iPhone

CBC Kids News

Real news stories and videos for and by kids

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Editorial review by Common Sense Education
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Grades

5–12

Price

Free

Platforms

Web

News2you

Weekly newspaper makes current events accessible to all

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Editorial review by Common Sense Education
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Based on 5 reviews

Grades

2–8

Price

Paid

Platforms

Web

StoryMaker

Comprehensive civic media site supports youth voice and creativity

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Editorial review by Common Sense Education
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Grades

6–12

Price

Free

Platforms

Web

Convene the Council

Foreign policy game teaches well but doesn't dazzle

Learning Rating
Editorial review by Common Sense Education
Community Rating
Based on 3 reviews

Grades

6–12

Price

Free

Platforms

Web, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Android