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ON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age.
PAUSE: Know your child; some content may not be right for some kids.
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Learning ratings
Best: Really engaging, excellent learning approach.
Very Good: Engaging, very good learning approach.
Good: Pretty engaging, good learning approach.
Fair: Somewhat engaging, okay learning approach.
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Our child development rating guidelines

Website reviews for ages 12 & 14, learning potential

23 results
  • Review
    KidsRuby

    Download gives good background on coding, so-so instruction.
    AGE
    12
     
    Learning
    2
    (Website, 2013)
  • Review
    Shmoop

    Clever study materials for teens merge humor and learning.
    AGE
    14
     
    Learning
    4
    (Website, 2013)
  • Review
    Curating Change

    Stories of strong women highlight positive role models.
    AGE
    12
     
    Learning
    3
    (Website, 2013)
  • Review
    Wolfram Alpha

    Storehouse of data answers kids' questions -- if specific.
    AGE
    12
     
    Learning
    3
    (Website, 2013)
  • Review
    Audacity

    A source for fun, free sound editing software.
    AGE
    12
     
    Learning
    2
    (Website, 2012)
  • Review
    Your Commonwealth

    A global community of civic-minded young people.
    AGE
    12
     
    Learning
    4
    (Website, 2012)
  • Review
    AsktheJudge.info

    Retired judge talks kids' rights and the law.
    AGE
    12
     
    Learning
    3
    (Website, 2012)
  • Review
    Animoto

    Creative, easy-to-use tool for making and sharing videos.
    AGE
    12
     
    Learning
    4
    (Website, 2012)
  • Review
    iCivics

    Engaging games give kids safe, smart civics lessons.
    AGE
    12
     
    Learning
    5
    (Website, 2012)
  • Review
    Pixton

    Create impressive comics with simple click-and-drag tools.
    AGE
    12
     
    Learning
    3
    (Website, 2012)
  • Review
    ToonDoo

    Free reign for kids' creativity -- browse with caution.
    AGE
    12
     
    Learning
    3
    (Website, 2012)
  • Review
    Mobilize.org

    Nonprofit site that empowers Millennials to get involved.
    AGE
    14
     
    Learning
    3
    (Website, 2012)
  • Review
    Coaster Crafter: Build. Ride. Scream!

    Learn physics while designing your own roller coaster.
    AGE
    12
     
    Learning
    4
    (Website, 2012)
  • Review
    InnerBody

    Have fun with anatomy using 3-D images, interactive tools.
    AGE
    12
     
    Learning
    2
    (Website, 2012)
  • Review
    CoolMath

    Info and games designed to boost math's fun factor.
    AGE
    12
     
    Learning
    3
    (Website, 2012)
  • Review
    Check Yourself

    Teens share detailed stories of addiction and recovery.
    AGE
    14
     
    Learning
    3
    (Website, 2012)
  • Review
    Make: Online

    DIY site encourages kids to tinker, create, invent, think.
    AGE
    14
     
    Learning
    3
    (Website, 2012)
  • Review
    The Learning Network

    NYTimes blog gives young people fluff-free news, discussion.
    AGE
    12
     
    Learning
    3
    (Website, 2011)
  • Review
    HowStuffWorks

    Excellent tool for kids with nuts-and-bolts questions.
    AGE
    12
     
    Learning
    2
    (Website, 2011)
  • Review
    Science Bob

    Experiment-packed site with some seriously fun science info.
    AGE
    12
     
    Learning
    3
    (Website, 2011)
  • Review
    Khan Academy

    Educational video site is an outstanding teaching tool.
    AGE
    12
     
    Learning
    5
    (Website, 2010)
  • Review
    MTV Act

    Socially conscious blog that focuses on MTV celebs.
    AGE
    14
     
    Learning
    3
    (Website, 2007)
  • Review
    Whyville

    Social site with good edu value needs supervision.
    AGE
    12
     
    Learning
    4
    (Website, 2007)