BrainPOP (www.brainpop.com)
© 2004 BrainPOP, LLC.
This subscription-based web site quizzes kids on math, English, science, health, technology and social studies using Flash based content. Each topic, such as slope and intercept or prepositions, begins with a movie. There is no advertising content once signed in. Typically, two cartoon characters (there is no use of licensed or commercial characters) discuss the topic and give examples of what it's all about. Then children are given a 10 item multiple-choice quiz, along with extra topics to explore. There's usually a printable puzzle, directions for an experiment, and so on. Hundreds of topics are addressed, with more added to diversify the selection. We noticed newer units on dyslexia and ADHD, for example. All in all, this service is a nice curriculum enhancement resource, if you have the budget. Subscriptions are $100/year for a family, $175/classroom and more for computer lab ($480) or district subscriptions. Note that in 2006, a Spanish version was released, along with slightly higher prices for all options. Note see BrainPOP Jr. (released in 2006).
$100, Internet Site
Teaches: math, science, English, health, technology, social studies