Accuracy: National Geographic Kids is considered to be a reliable source as the website is created by the National Geographic Organization (group of experts and scientists) but specifically intended for younger audience.

Currency: The website does not mention any date of 'last modification'. However, National Geographic Kids keeps on on launching its monthly magazine, meaning there is new content available for kids to learn and enjoy.

Content: The platform provides the user with a vast variety of topics (such science, animals, culture and nature) and multimedia material related to those topics such as games, videos, articles, interviews with experts, fun facts, projects, DIYs and more! 

In addition to this, the website is quite easy to use. You can search the topic of your preference in the search bar or explore the different sections.

Functionality: The website does not present any broken link or technical difficulties. As long as you have Wi-Fi connection, you can access all the material available on it.

Conclusion: This website is ideal for any kind of activity you want children to carry out.  You can introduce concepts or vocabulary, have them do some crafts projects, revise notions through games or even keep them entertained with 'Which 'chatty' animal are you?' like quizes. 

Reference: National Geographic. (n.d.). National Geographic Kids. National Geographic Kids; National Geographic. https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/

Accuracy: This platform was created by EPA (United States Environmental Protection Agency) whose mission is to protect human health and the environment by a series of strategic plans. Therefore, we can claim it is created and administrated by experts of the field.

Currency: This website was last modified on March 28th, 2024 at 8:34:39 pm. Ergo, there is a visible responsibility on the part of the website administrators to keep it up to date. Besides that, there is 'What's New?' button you can click on to see the latest updates of the platform.

Content: The platform presents a broad variety of multimedia material related to pollution, climate change and recycling. The site presents a map of a fictional city that you can explore by regions. Whithin each region, you can find some places to 'go' featured with brief descriptions of environmentally friendly activities the characters do in each one of them.  What's more, you can find plenty of other engaging activities such as games, PDF files with exercises you can print and ideas to reduce or mitigate pollution.

In addition to this, the website is quite easy to use. The content is organized in labeled sections,  supported by detailed pictures and bright colors. What is more, you can send your questions, suggestions and ideas for future updates of the website.

Functionality: The website does not present any broken link or technical difficulties. As long as you have Wi-Fi connection, you can access all the material available on it.

Conclusion: Reclycle City is an attractive interactive website for kids and young learners who are interested in  becoming more environmentally friendly human beings. It is not only useful to introduce vocabulary and notions in an appealing way but to revise or practice the content as well. 

Reference: The US EPA’s Recycle City. (2019). Recycle City. https://www3.epa.gov/recyclecity/

Accuracy: Climate Kids is produced by the Earth Science Communications Team at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory and California Institute of Technology, therefore, all the material is published by experts. 

Currency: This website was last modified on May 15th, 2024. Ergo, there is a visible responsibility on the part of the website administrators to keep it up to date.

Content: NASA's Climate Kids website provides educational resources and interactive activities such as articles, videos, games, printable exercises and DIYs related to animals, plants, energy, climate change and its environmental impacts, including pollution. 

In addition to this, the website is quite easy to use. The content is organized in labeled sections,  supported by detailed pictures and bright colors. 

Functionality:  The website does not present any broken link or technical difficulties. As long as you have Wi-Fi connection, you can access all the material available on it.

Conclusion: This website is suitable for both little kids and pre-teens. You can use it for learning concepts, vocabulary and facts about nature, revise or check through games or even a more hands on activity such as making a terrarium mini-garden following the instructions provided by the website.

Reference: NASA. (2019). NASA Climate Kids. Nasa.gov. https://climatekids.nasa.gov/

Accuracy: BBC BiteSize is the BBC's free online study support resource for school-age pupils, therefore, we can claim it is a reliable source. 

Currency: Bitesize content is kept up to date with the UK curricula to ensure accuracy and trustworthiness. You can see new updates in terms of content and features regularly for every subject. 

Content: BBC Bitesize offers educational resources for children and teenagers, including articles, videos and interactive activities related to the different subjects, which often cover topics like pollution. The content provided by the website is organized by level, subject and age, so you can easily find suitable material for your classes depending on your goals and intended audience.

Functionality:  The website does not present any broken link or technical difficulties. However, if you enter the website from outisde the UK, you won't be able to play the games or watch the videos. When it comes to reading articles, you can have access to them regardless of your location as long as you have Wi-Fi connection.

Conclusion: BBC Bitesize is a great website for both kids and teenagers. You can use it to present, practice or test content in an appealing way.

Reference: Primary Homework Help | Online Games For Kids. (n.d.). BBC Bitesize. https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/primary

Accuracy: The BBC is the world's most trusted international news broadcaster, committed to providing accurate, impartial, and independent news to audiences across the UK and around the world. 

Currency: The platform is constantly updating, you can find new articles every hour.

Content: The platform displays news and current affairs in the UK and all around the world. As soon as you enter the website, you will see the latest news, however, you can search articles by topic by cliking on the different sections (sports, bussiness, innovation, earth, culture, travel, etc.) or by region (US & Canada, Latin America, Asia, Africa, Australia, Europe, etc.) in case you want to read news from a specific place. What is more, the website suggests you to take a look at the 10 most popular articles read recently.

Functionality:  The website does not present any broken link or technical difficulties. As long as you have Wi-Fi connection, you can access all the material available on it.

Conclusion: This website is more appropriate for teenagers, as it provides its users with news which may be difficult for kids to understand or comprehend (either for advaced language or complex concepts) It is suitable for critical thinking activities and for using it as a resource. 

Reference: BBC News. (2018, December 4). Home - BBC News. BBC News. https://www.bbc.com/news

Accuracy: The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), formerly known as the World Wildlife Fund, is one of the largest and most well-known international conservation organizations in the world. 

Currency:  WWF updates its content every month. There is a section you can click on to check their latest discoveries per month.

Content: WWF offers a wide range of free curriculum resources to help students explore environmental issues in an engaging and motivating way. The content is divided by levels (primary & secondary school/ age groups), type of resource (lesson plans, worksheets, presentation, practical activities, stories, etc.), subjects (Science, Maths, English, Music, Outdoor Learning, etc.) and themes (food, climate change, oceans, plastics, etc.)

Functionality: The website does not present any broken link or technical difficulties. As long as you have Wi-Fi connection, you can access all the material available on it.

Conclusion: WWF is a thorough website as it provides a wide array of content and materials for students of all ages and levels. In addition to this, it is a great time saver when it comes to looking for material as you can filter content by different features. It is ideal for crafts projects and presenting new vocabulary.

Reference: 10 awesome environmental websites for children. (n.d.). It’s Our Planet Too. https://www.itsourplanettoo.co.uk/blog/environmental-websites-for-children

Accuracy: National Geographic is considered a reputable and reliable source of information, particularly when it comes to topics related to science, nature, history, and culture. The organization has a long history of producing high-quality documentaries, articles, and other content supported by scientists and experts.

Currency: National Geographic updates its website regularly. You can even sign up for free in case you want to receive its latest discoveries or posts by e-mail.

Content: National Geographic provides its users/readers with the possibility to transform learning experiences through live events, free maps, videos, interactives, and other resources. You can narrow down the material you get by filtering your search by age/grades, subjects and type of resource (articles, videos, maps, etc.) 

Functionality: The website does not present any broken link or technical difficulties. As long as you have Wi-Fi connection, you can access all the material available on it.

Conclusion: Nat Geo is an effective website to use with both pre-teens and teenagers as it offers a great variety of interesting and accurate multimedia material about nature and natural phenomena.  This material is suitable for critical thinking activities and projects to be used as a source.

Reference: National Geographic. (2023). Home. National Geographic Society. https://www.nationalgeographic.org/society/