Common Sense Note
Parents need to know that this educational site includes a wide variety of topics and activities that kids will be into -- and probably have to know for a school report or test. Some things could definitely upset a kid (a timeline for the Holocaust has some pretty gruesome photos) but the site does a great job at warning you if there's anything to worry about. There are many ads on the pages, and book reviews contain an Amazon link to buy the book. The forum was down at the time of the review.
Families can talk about finding reliable information on the Web. Why is a site created by an educational professional better to go to than a site you just come across during a search? How can you tell if you can trust what you're reading on a site?
Common Sense Review
Reviewed By: Jean Armour Polly
Did you know you could learn and play games at the same time? Created and maintained by an education professional and expert in social studies, SOCIALSTUDIESFORKIDS.COM really shines with original articles and games on geography, maps, economics, the alphabet, and more to challenge your brain cells. Some offer tutorials, and there's a handy glossary, too, arranged by historical event. A little hazy on the Gold Rush? Check the glossary for a quick definition and links to more information. You'll also find information about current events such as Black History Month and the Olympics. Some topics are missing overview articles, relying instead on a carefully-chosen selection of links to other resources around the Web. Unfortunately, but not surprisingly, a few links were broken. Don't miss the book review section. You'll find lively commentary on all kinds of titles for kids.
To keep challenging those brain cells, go to WorldAlmanacforKids.com or New York Times' Learning Network.
Reviewed: 08/16/2007
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CommercialismBanner and Google search results ads. Book reviews contain a link to order the book from Amazon. |
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Educational ValueArticles on geography, maps, economics, the alphabet, and lots more; some offer tutorials. |
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