Common Sense Media Review
By Susan Yudt
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Online lectures are good for math and science review.
Parents Need to Know
Why Age 13+?
Any Positive Content?
Parent and Kid Reviews
What's It About?
HippoCampus compiles presentations and activities from several educational sources (including Khan Academy and the University of Colorado) that complement coursework on science, math, history, psychology, economics, and religion. There's some content for younger kids (like arithmetic lessons), but most topics are for high school and college students, including Advanced Placement courses. Users who register on HippoCampus can create "playlists" of lessons and view what content is most popular and most highly rated.
Is It Any Good?
HippoCampus provides credible information on a wide range of topics, although some of the lessons are more engaging than others. For example, some of the simulations provided by the University of Colorado are conceptually good but lack the sophisticated design that many teens expect of web content. Although HippoCampus includes content from Khan Academy, it lacks that site's excellent feature that allows users to track their progress. HippoCampus might be most useful for educators, who can use the "playlist" feature to create and share curricula for classes.
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Website Details
- Subjects : Math : algebra , calculus , equations , functions , geometry , Science : astronomy , biology , chemistry , physics , rocks and minerals , Social Studies : government , history , the economy
- Skills : Self-Direction : academic development , Thinking & Reasoning : applying information , memorization , part-whole relationships , problem solving
- Genre : Educational
- Topics : School ( High School )
- Pricing structure : Free
- Last updated : October 1, 2025
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