Science Monster

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Common Sense Media says

Space-themed educational site needs technological boost.
greenON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age.
yellowPAUSE: Know your child; some content
may not be right for some kids.
redOFF: Not age-appropriate for kids this age.
not for kidsNOT FOR KIDS: Not appropriate for kids any age.

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What parents need to know

Parents need to know that this educational site is designed teach kids
about some tough scientific concepts. The main focus is on space,
including the solar system, how objects move through space, gravity, and
inertia. These concepts are described with easy-to-follow explanations
aimed at schoolkids, and some have games or interactive demos to help
make the points easier to grasp. There’s no questionable content on
the free site, though the features may not prove too compelling to the
average student. The site is affiliated with the popular coolmath.com
educational page.

  • Scientific concepts need not be intimidating, and learning how they work can be fun.
  • There are advertisements on the site, and the operators ask visitors not to block them.

Is it any good?

 

The lessons and interactive features on ScienceMonster do a good job
of explaining these tough concepts, but they may have trouble
attracting an audience. The problem is the very basic presentation: the
pages feature large blocks of text that may not hold the attention of
the average student who’s more familiar with action movies, quick-edit
music videos, and interactive Web sites. The games, too, are less than
cutting edge and may not be appealing to kids with so many better
options for online gaming. However, there is an audience for this site: students researching a paper or studying for
a test may find this site to be exactly what they need. Casual visitors, however, have more fun options.


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Families can talk about science education. Do you think Web sites like this are a good way to learn? Does your school encourage people to visit educational web sites?


This review was written by Will Wade
Kid, 11 years old
June 24, 2010
 
It is very high school

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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.
OFF: Not age-appropriate for kids this age.
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BEST: Really engaging, great learning approach.
GOOD: Pretty engaging, good learning approach.
FAIR: Somewhat engaging, OK learning approach.
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