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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
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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

Flip

Pose questions, spark thoughtful video responses with stellar tool

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

Preschool Data Toolbox

Flexible graphing tool for preschoolers to analyze real-world data

Learning Rating
Editorial review by Common Sense Education
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Grades

Pre-K–1

Price

Free

Platforms

iPad

PBS NewsHour Classroom

Trusted news brand's current events site offers daily discussions

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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

Montessorium: Intro to Words

Well-crafted app helps emerging readers and writers build words

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

Grades

Pre-K–1

Price

Free

Platforms

iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Mac

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

HOMER: Fun Learning for Kids

Early learners explore fun activities to gain literacy skills and more

Learning Rating
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–2

Price

Free to try

Platforms

Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire

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

Fandom Forward

Pop culture site promotes social justice critique, activism

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

Grades

10–12

Price

Free

Platforms

Web

Influence, Inc.

Strategically minded simulation shows dangers of media manipulation

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Editorial review by Common Sense Education
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Grades

9–12

Price

Paid

Platforms

Mac, Windows

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

Fake It to Make It

News site sim demonstrates impact of misinformation

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Editorial review by Common Sense Education
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Grades

8–12

Price

Free

Platforms

Chrome, Mac, Web, 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