Good time-filler when computer lab activities are done early

Submitted 12 years ago

Community Review for Free Rice

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Washington High School
Charles Town WV, US
My Rating

My Take

Free rice has multiple choice style questions that are ad-supported but the money earned apparently goes to helping provide rice for under-nourished people. The students get feedback on how much rice they earned and how many people they fed. I haven't seen any inappropriate ads but you should know that it is ad-supported.

How I Use It

They have a quiz section on periodic table elements and names. Since I teach a unit on the periodic table, this is perfect for a 5-10 minute filler if an assignment is finished early in the computer lab. I wouldn't count on it keeping their interest for much longer unless you gave them a goal to accomplish such as earn enough rice to feed 10 people or something. I would be careful since it is ad-supported you never know if a kid/parent has an issue with a product being advertised so you might want to make it optional or extra credit. I use it as an option with other sites that are fun/educational to keep them engaged for a few minutes if they finish the main assignment early.

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Cathy P.
Cathy P. Media Specialist Skokie, IL
December 28, 2015

Free Rice: Educational Review and Food Donation

This is a terrific program that can be used by an individual student or with a group of students. The various subjects that are available can be used for review (multiplication facts, basic language reviews, identify countries) and for exploration of new information (learning a new language, famous paintings). My students have used it for both review and personal exploration, especially in regards to language. They have enjoyed filling up their bowls with rice to help others while having fun. It is engaging, individualized and motivating even when you get the wrong answer.
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Laurie D.
Laurie D. Teacher Legacy Preparatory Academy Woods Cross, UT
April 6, 2015

I have used Free Rice several times in my classroom to help them review their Spanish. Some parts of the program have been really helpful and others not so much. I have had to play around with it to find the right level to use with my students.

Over all I think that this is a good website and one that could assist several classes with learning new or reviewing old material. I also really praise this product for bring world hunger to the attention of young students. It is a great way to talk about the need for assistance all around the work.
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Travis T.
Travis T. Instructional Designer Providence, UT
March 30, 2015

Fantastic quizzing tool, facilitates students to make a difference in the world, and provides class gamification options.

My overall take is that although it is a bit clunky and can be somewhat difficult to get a class group setup for your students, I highly recommend it. I found that the take away message from students was not only reviewing content, but that they have a connection to those in need throughout the world and that they can literally help others through the United Nations World Food Programme.
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