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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

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Editorial review by Common Sense Education
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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

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Grades

4–8

Price

Paid

Platforms

iPad

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Teaching Channel

Quality videos challenge educators to grow within a PD environment

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Editorial review by Common Sense Education
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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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Based on 5 reviews
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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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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

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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

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Math.com

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

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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

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Based on 4 reviews
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Grades

9–12

Price

Free

Platforms

Web

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Wuzzit Trouble

Boost critical thinking and problem solving with fun math puzzler

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Grades

2–8

Price

Paid

Platforms

Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Web

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PlayPosit

Interactive video creator has great question variety

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Based on 4 reviews
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Grades

K–12

Price

Free, Paid

Platforms

Web

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Choiceworks

Practical, flexible life-skills diagrams build executive functions

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Grades

Pre-K–2

Price

Paid

Platforms

iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch

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Super Stretch Yoga HD

Appealing videos inspire kids to move their bodies in new ways

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Editorial review by Common Sense Education
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Based on 5 reviews

Grades

Pre-K–2

Price

Free

Platforms

iPad

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What Is Creative Commons and Why Does It Matter?

Posted on Wed, 05/04/2016 - 02:00 by Jane Park

Empower students to explore the creative potential of open resources.

Grades

Pre-K–12

Topics

Instruction & Assessment

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Halftone 2

Simple comic creator makes building stories fun

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Grades

3–8

Price

Paid

Platforms

iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch