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Bird-watching sim inspires interest in photography and nature
Grades
2–6
Price
Free to try, Paid
Platforms
Windows
Serious sim about global issues shows struggles of poverty
8–12
Free
Linux, Mac, Windows, Web
Lively characters, animation make world maps memorable
1–5
Paid
iPad
Ultra-challenging quiz focuses on mastering facts, not deep learning
7–11
Weekly newspaper makes current events accessible to all
2–8
Web
Good variety of activities, but focus is on surface learning
3–7
Free, Free to try, Paid
iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
From Acadia to Zion, text-heavy app highlights America's best parks
4–7
Colorful way to learn about world; some missteps in content quality
Fun way to celebrate U.S. culture and geography, but not much depth
2–5
History and art intersect on the Met's vast, reading-centric site
9–12
Vast collection of historical texts is stagnant, has broken links
Support kids' sense of wonder with outstanding short video lessons
3–12
Supreme Court sim covers constitutional history, the art of argument
6–10
Follow dynamics of red and blue states through cool U.S. election maps
6–12
Financial management made fun via real estate-themed building sim
7–12
