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About our rating system

  • 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 of any age.

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Learning ratings

  • Best: Really engaging, great learning approach.
  • Very Good: Engaging, good learning approach.
  • Good: Pretty engaging, good learning approach.
  • Fair: Somewhat engaging, okay learning approach.
  • Not for Learning: Not recommended for learning.
  • Not for Kids: Not age-appropriate for kids; not recommended for learning.

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Website Reviews

For Girls in Science
AGE
11
QUALITY
 
LEARNING
Super, slightly static STEM info and inspiration for girls.
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URL: http://forgirlsinscience.org
(2014)
Newseum
AGE
11
QUALITY
 
LEARNING
Sample the D.C. museum's mix of media coverage and history.
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URL: http://www.newseum.org
(2014)
Code Monster from Crunchzilla
AGE
11
QUALITY
 
LEARNING
Fun programming lessons from a friendly monster guide.
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URL: http://www.crunchzilla.com/code-monster
(2014)
Buzzmath
AGE
11
QUALITY
 
LEARNING
Glitzy, core-aligned math lessons grab kids' attention.
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URL: https://www.buzzmath.com/
(2013)
Space.com
AGE
11
QUALITY
 
LEARNING
Explore the final frontier with multimedia space resource.
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URL: http://www.space.com/
(2013)
Spongelab
AGE
11
QUALITY
 
LEARNING
Science community shows real promise despite tech glitches.
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URL: http://www.spongelab.com
(2013)
LearnBop
AGE
11
QUALITY
 
LEARNING
Virtual math tutorials give detailed step-by-step guidance.
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URL: https://www.learnbop.com/
(2013)
Google Books
AGE
11
QUALITY
 
LEARNING
Make online libraries, review books, and read the classics.
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URL: http://www.google.com/books
(2013)
The Harry Potter Alliance
AGE
11
QUALITY
 
LEARNING
Fans can fight real-world evil with social-activism site.
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URL: http://www.thehpalliance.org
(2013)
Have Fun with History
AGE
11
QUALITY
 
LEARNING
Watch American history on film, plus a few interactives.
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URL: http://www.havefunwithhistory.com
(2013)
Google Earth
AGE
11
QUALITY
 
LEARNING
Zoom in or out, see the whole world on this virtual globe.
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URL: http://www.google.com/earth/
(2013)
Science News for Kids
AGE
11
QUALITY
 
LEARNING
Up-to-date STEM stories could inspire budding scientists.
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URL: http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/
(2013)
Quizlet
AGE
11
QUALITY
 
LEARNING
Student-created flashcards are a mixed bag.
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URL: http://www.quizlet.com
(2013)
CNN Student News
AGE
11
QUALITY
 
LEARNING
News site for kids has access to adult articles and topics.
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URL: http://www.cnn.com/studentnews/
(2013)
The Ozone Hole
AGE
11
QUALITY
 
LEARNING
Mediocre design buries useful ozone layer facts.
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URL: http://www.theozonehole.com
(2013)
Editors' pick
Biz Kid$
AGE
11
QUALITY
 
LEARNING
Kids teach other kids how to control their financial and entrepreneurial futures on this upbeat site.
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URL: http://bizkids.com
(2012)
Kiva
AGE
11
QUALITY
 
LEARNING
Micro-loan site gives everyone the chance to help.
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URL: http://www.kiva.org
(2012)
Virtual Nerd
AGE
11
QUALITY
 
LEARNING
Detailed math videos and practice -- from simple to complex.
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URL: http://www.virtualnerd.com/
(2012)
Figure This!
AGE
11
QUALITY
 
LEARNING
Complex math concepts presented as real-world examples.
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URL: http://www.figurethis.org/index.html
(2012)
My Pop Studio
AGE
11
QUALITY
 
LEARNING
Great way for kids to learn critical thinking.
csm_website
URL: http://www.mypopstudio.com
(2012)

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