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EcoKids.ca

Eco-minded site with fun games and a wealth of teacher resources

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Editorial review by Common Sense Education
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Based on 4 reviews

Grades

3–8

Price

Free

Platforms

Web

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Middle School Confidential 2: Real Friends vs. the Other Kind

Quizzes spark engagement with authentic teen scenes about friendship

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Editorial review by Common Sense Education
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Grades

5–8

Price

Paid

Platforms

Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire, Nook HD

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calculator.com

Options to calculate almost anything, including inappropriate content

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Editorial review by Common Sense Education
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Grades

7–12

Price

Free

Platforms

Web

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Google Calendar

Simple calendars aid communication and keep kids up to date

Learning Rating
Editorial review by Common Sense Education
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Based on 3 reviews

Grades

6–12

Price

Free

Platforms

Web

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Google Groups

Basic forums can encourage online discussion and collaboration

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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Google Translate

Simple tool eases communication, supports aspects of language learning

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

Grades

6–12

Price

Free

Platforms

Web

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Papo & Yo

Powerful tale of alcoholism uses puzzles and metaphor to build empathy

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Grades

6–12

Price

Paid

Platforms

Linux, Mac, PlayStation 3, Windows

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Learning for Justice

Thought-provoking classroom resources support diversity education

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

Grades

K–12

Price

Free

Platforms

Web

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Booksy

Track early readers as they progress through a library of paid content

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Grades

Pre-K–2

Price

Free, Paid

Platforms

Android, iPad

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KineScript: Visual Programming

Drag-and-drop coding environment is too complex, lacks support

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Grades

6–12

Price

Paid

Platforms

iPad

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Connect'Em

Challenging game connects math and logical thinking with fun

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Community Rating
Based on 4 reviews

Grades

1–12

Price

Free, Paid

Platforms

iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch

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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
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Based on 3 reviews
Privacy Rating
Expert evaluation by Common Sense

Grades

6–12

Price

Free, Free to try, Paid

Platforms

Web