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Engage kids with basic but versatile storytelling tool
Grades
5–10
Price
Free to try
Platforms
Web
Posted on by Shira Lee Katz
Great tools targeted at the Common Core
Subjects
English Language Arts, reading, text analysis, vocabulary, writing
Pre-K–12
From counting to algebra, these math tools really add up.
Math, algebra, fractions, geometry, numbers
Tools for making, creating, demonstrating, and inventing.
K–12
Explore customs, current events, and cultures.
Social Studies, civic engagement, events, government, history
Topics
News & Media Literacy
Solid starter apps and games will help young kids get off to a good beginning.
Pre-K–2
Calling all curious scientists and game junkies.
Science, astronomy, biology, motion, physics
Learn building basics, practice design thinking, and apply iteration with these tools.
Math, estimation, geometry, measurement, shapes, Science, engineering, gravity, motion, physics
1–12
Introduce students to new and relevant words.
English Language Arts, letter or word recognition, reading, speaking, vocabulary
Power and control levers become clear through lawmaking
6–12
The world at your fingertips, including some iffy content
9–12
Free
Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Windows, Web
Juggle tasks easily with simple organizing app
8–12
Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire, Chrome, Web
Add a hint of fun to note-taking or annotating images
iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
Solid blogging tool and content management system offers DIY blogs
Free, Paid
Photographing the world to search the Web a welcome blend
7–12
Android
