 | ON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age. |
 | PAUSE: Know your child; some content may not be right for some kids. |
 | OFF: Not age-appropriate for kids this age. |
 | NOT FOR KIDS: Not appropriate for kids any age. |
Kidipede: History For Kids
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Dig into the fun history, but ignore strange ads.
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that the Kidipede history site is a well-organized -- albeit a bit dry -- homework and report helper for middle schoolers. Unfortunately, at least one page that promises to get students "more help" with a topic is actually a broken link. The many flashing ads for things like phone service and credit cards are distracting. One very helpful page is a "How to Cite this Site" page, which kids definitely need as teachers and schools demand better citations of online resources to fight plagiarism.
What's it about?
HISTORYFORKIDS.ORG is a popular history homework help site that has continued to build its world history content for more than a decade. Maintained by a history professor at Portland State University, it reportedly is visited by about 30,000 students, teachers, and parents a day during the school year. All of the information is divided neatly into categories and subcategories (India, then Indian History, Indian Food, Indian Art, etc.).
Is it any good?
The content and photos on this site are age-appropriate and engaging. It's just too bad the same can't be said for the ads, which are often geared toward adults. Before your child starts researching ancient China or Islamic history on this site, you may want to take a look at the ad content in the relevant sections.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about using the Internet for homework help. What are safe sites to browse?
Discuss why appropriate citation is important when writing school reports. Read Common Sense Media's Be a Good Digital Citizen tipsheet.
Also, discuss tips on how to ignore Internet ads. Just because something is flashing "Win $500!" do you have to click on it?
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boring
boring but good homework help lots of pop ups
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Great history website, and really usefull!
I think this is a pretty good history website for the children! My child loves it. You can check great videos with easy video player there. Thumbs Up for this website.
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Nice website
After all i found this website an educational and it would like to say it is good for kids they must read to enhance their history.
Regards
F.Ahmed
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Awesome for history projects
This is a super awesome website that helped me ALOT with my Ancient China project......its best for kids 7 and up. Ads aren't really an issue for me. This site simplifies the concept without going dry .
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Kid, 12 years old
February 21, 2012
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A Good Website
I think that this website is good for kids. It helps them with subjects they don't understand.
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