BrainCake
By Susan Yudt,
Common Sense Media Reviewer
Common Sense Media Reviewers
Informative girl-power site for young scientists.
A Lot or a Little?
What you will—and won't—find in this website.
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Based on 1 parent review
I wasted my time so you don't have to
Is It Any Good?
The Girls, Math & Science Partnership aims "to engage, educate, and embrace girls as architects of change" -- a mission that's carried out colorfully on BRAINCAKE. The site rounds up helpful resources and links to lots of other sites, from educational games to information on careers, homework help, and science news. Original content on BrainCake includes interviews with notable girls and women in science, an engaging collection of teen-hosted podcasts called GirlTalk Radio, and an excellent mentor-match program. The site does a good job presenting science and math as vibrant, relevant pursuits, rather than subjects to struggle with in school.
Online interaction: Registered users can enter contests and provide feedback to the site.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about mentors and role models. Is there a teacher, coach, or other adult in your life who helps you work toward achieving your goals? What "everyday people" (as opposed to celebrities) do you admire, and why?
Website Details
- Genre: Educational
- Pricing structure: Free
- Last updated: November 5, 2015
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