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Vernier Video Physics

Build conceptual knowledge by graphing movement of everyday objects

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

Grades

9–12

Price

Paid

Platforms

iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch

ARTICLES

How to Use Scratch for Digital Storytelling

Posted on Mon, 05/12/2014 - 06:42 by Donna Markey

Help students practice ELA skills and computational thinking through digital storytelling.

Grades

3–8

Topics

EdTech, Instruction & Assessment

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Edheads

Realistic, appealing simulations deliver superb science content

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

Grades

3–12

Price

Free

Platforms

Web

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GradeCam

Novel tool for quick feedback uses cameras to scan and grade on the go

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

Grades

6–12

Price

Free, Free to try, Paid

Platforms

Web

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Tynker: Coding Games for Kids

Fun coding puzzler for the basics, less robust than companion website

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

Grades

3–7

Price

Free, Paid

Platforms

iPad, Chrome, Web

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Best Homework Games for Students

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Great apps, games, and sites to boost core skills and foster kids' interests at home.

Grades

Pre-K–12

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Athena's Workshop

Texting platform for students, parents, has extra classroom features

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Expert evaluation by Common Sense

Grades

7–12

Price

Paid

Platforms

Web

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SparkNotes

Riddled with distractions and ads; the Shakespeare feature stands out

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

Grades

7–12

Price

Free

Platforms

Web

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Meet Science: Magnetism and Electricity

Super-handy classroom resource has lessons, quizzes, videos, and more

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

Grades

4–8

Price

Paid

Platforms

iPad

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Teaching Channel

Quality videos challenge educators to grow within a PD environment

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

Grades

K–12

Price

Free, Paid

Platforms

Web

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Code Avengers

Challenging puzzles teach with real code; best for more advanced kids

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

Grades

6–12

Price

Free to try

Platforms

Web

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Dr. Panda Toy Cars

Role-play fun puts kids in the driver's seat

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Editorial review by Common Sense Education
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Grades

Pre-K–K

Price

Paid

Platforms

Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire

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Textadventures.co.uk

Play or design text adventures, but creation can get technical

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

Grades

6–12

Price

Free

Platforms

Web

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Math.com

Riddled with ads, this archaic site has just a few usable features

Learning Rating
Community Rating
Based on 3 reviews

Grades

3–12

Price

Free

Platforms

Web

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The Physics Classroom

Solid simulations and practice problems boost understanding

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

9–12

Price

Free

Platforms

Web