Showing 486 results in Reviews of Apps & Websites

Race to Ratify

Great history game offers cool constitutional spin on persuasion

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

Grades

6–12

Price

Free

Platforms

Web, iPad, Mac, Android

Kialo Edu

A terrific, troll-free zone for structuring student discussion and debate

Learning Rating
Editorial review by Common Sense Education
Community Rating
Based on 5 reviews
Privacy Rating
Expert evaluation by Common Sense

Grades

7–12

Price

Free

Platforms

Web

Digital Civics Toolkit

Superb, timely civics lessons focus on social media and student voice

Learning Rating
Editorial review by Common Sense Education
Community Rating
Based on 4 reviews

Grades

7–12

Price

Free

Platforms

Web

StoryMaker

Comprehensive civic media site supports youth voice and creativity

Learning Rating
Editorial review by Common Sense Education
Community Rating
Not yet reviewed
Based on review

Grades

6–12

Price

Free

Platforms

Web

Empatico

Connect with classrooms around the world using built-in activities

Learning Rating
Editorial review by Common Sense Education
Community Rating
Based on 5 reviews
Privacy Rating
Expert evaluation by Common Sense

Grades

1–8

Price

Free

Platforms

Web

Political Animals

Charming political campaign sim mixes data analysis and civics

Learning Rating
Editorial review by Common Sense Education
Community Rating
Not yet reviewed
Based on review

Grades

8–12

Price

Paid

Platforms

Linux, Mac, Windows

Walden, a game

Thoughtfully designed game illuminates Thoreau's writing, philosophy

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Flagged for privacy concerns
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Privacy Rating
Expert evaluation by Common Sense

Grades

8–12

Price

Free, Paid

Platforms

Mac, Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Xbox One Series X

Learning for Justice

Thought-provoking classroom resources support diversity education

Learning Rating
Editorial review by Common Sense Education
Community Rating
Based on 5 reviews
Privacy Rating
Expert evaluation by Common Sense

Grades

K–12

Price

Free

Platforms

Web

Facing History and Ourselves

A wealth of resources explore racism, prejudice, and anti-Semitism

Learning Rating
Editorial review by Common Sense Education
Community Rating
Based on 5 reviews
Privacy Rating
Expert evaluation by Common Sense

Grades

6–12

Price

Free

Platforms

Web

Newsela

Great stories, just-right leveled reading; now mostly by subscription

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

Grades

2–12

Price

Free, Paid

Platforms

Web

ThinkCERCA

Structured literacy program inspires deep analysis, thoughtful writing

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

Grades

3–12

Price

Paid

Platforms

Web

National Geographic Education

Top geography resource site provides global exploration opportunities

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

Grades

Pre-K–12

Price

Free

Platforms

Web

PebbleGo

Easily accessible, kid-friendly database for the littlest researchers

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

Grades

K–3

Price

Free to try

Platforms

Web

OER Project

Expansive world history courses powered by great open-source materials

Learning Rating
Editorial review by Common Sense Education
Community Rating
Based on 5 reviews
Privacy Rating
Expert evaluation by Common Sense

Grades

9–12

Price

Free

Platforms

Web

Google Earth

Dazzling globe-trotting tool has endless classroom applications

Learning Rating
Editorial review by Common Sense Education
Community Rating
Based on 5 reviews
Privacy Rating
Expert evaluation by Common Sense

Grades

K–12

Price

Free

Platforms

Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Mac, Windows, Web