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BrainPOP

Clever animated hosts Tim and Moby masterfully tackle complex topics

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

Grades

3–8

Price

Free to try

Platforms

Web

Flip

Pose questions, spark thoughtful video responses with stellar tool

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

Grades

K–12

Price

Free

Platforms

Web, iPad, iPhone, iPod, iPod Touch

Google Meet

Communication, collaboration, and learning converge with Google Meet

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

Free

Platforms

Web, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Android

Pixton

Popular comics platform centers students' creativity

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 to try

Platforms

Web

IXL

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

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 to try

Platforms

Web, Android, iPod Touch, iPhone, iPad

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

FactCheck.org

Simple site helps students fact-check popular news stories

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

Grades

4–12

Price

Free

Platforms

Web

Cranky Uncle

Quiz-style game reinforces basic ways to battle misinformation

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

Grades

6–12

Price

Free

Platforms

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

Hypothes.is

Tool makes webpages and digital texts spaces of critique, discussion

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

Grades

6–12

Price

Free, Paid

Platforms

Web, Chrome

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
Community Rating
Based on 5 reviews

Grades

2–8

Price

Paid

Platforms

Web

Snap&Read

Nifty app can be used to increase text accessibility for all readers

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Editorial review by Common Sense Education
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Grades

6–12

Price

Free to try

Platforms

Chrome, iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, Mac

StoryMaker

Comprehensive civic media site supports youth voice and creativity

Learning Rating
Editorial review by Common Sense Education
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Not yet reviewed
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Grades

6–12

Price

Free

Platforms

Web