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1979 Revolution: A Cinematic Adventure Game

Violent, immersive view of revolution engages despite tricky interface

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Expert evaluation by Common Sense

Grades

11–12

Price

Paid

Platforms

Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch

270 to Win

Follow dynamics of red and blue states through cool U.S. election maps

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Editorial review by Common Sense Education
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Based on 4 reviews

Grades

6–12

Price

Free

Platforms

Web

360Cities

Tap, zoom, and spin to explore far-off places in close-up detail

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Editorial review by Common Sense Education
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Grades

5–12

Price

Free

Platforms

Web

3rd World Farmer

Serious sim about global issues shows struggles of poverty

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Editorial review by Common Sense Education
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Based on 5 reviews

Grades

8–12

Price

Free, Paid

Platforms

Web, Android

50 States

Browse flashcards, take quizzes on limited U.S. state trivia

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Based on 3 reviews

Grades

6–12

Price

Free

Platforms

Android, Kindle Fire

9/11 Museum Audio Guide

Thoughtful, expansive tours personalize sobering museum experience

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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

3–12

Price

Free

Platforms

iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch

A History of Ideas

Philosophy podcast makes heady concepts accessible

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Editorial review by Common Sense Education
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Grades

9–12

Price

Free

Platforms

Web

A Sailor's Life for Me

Low production values hinder kids reliving War of 1812

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Editorial review by Common Sense Education
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Grades

3–6

Price

Free

Platforms

Mac, Windows

A Starting Point

Solid video-based springboard for discussions about civic issues

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Editorial review by Common Sense Education
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Grades

7–12

Price

Free

Platforms

Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Web

ABCmouse for Teachers

Cartoon classroom has wide variety of point-and-click learning

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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–2

Price

Free, Free to try, Paid

Platforms

Web

Actively Learn

Empowering reader invites students to read with purpose

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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

3–12

Price

Free, Paid

Platforms

Web

AdaptedMind

Slick-on-the-surface site fine for math, underserves other areas

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Editorial review by Common Sense Education
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Based on 3 reviews

Grades

Pre-K–8

Price

Free to try

Platforms

Web

Admongo

Media-literacy site has strong material, weak gameplay

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Editorial review by Common Sense Education
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Based on 3 reviews

Grades

5–8

Price

Free

Platforms

Web

Adventure Academy

Huge virtual school has good content, but lots of distractions

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Editorial review by Common Sense Education
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Based on 2 reviews

Grades

2–5

Price

Free to try

Platforms

Android, iPad, iPhone, Windows, Mac

Alabama Civil Rights Trail

Thorough but dry resource helps put historic events in context

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Community Rating
Based on 3 reviews

Grades

4–12

Price

Free

Platforms

Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch