⚡ AI Tools: Use Responsibly

Before accessing AI assistants, understand the environmental impact of AI and commit to responsible usage.

🌍 AI Environmental Facts You Should Know:

Energy Consumption: Training a single large AI model can consume as much electricity as 100 U.S. homes use in a year.
Carbon Footprint: Every AI query you run uses real energy. A single ChatGPT conversation can use as much electricity as charging your phone.
Water Usage: AI data centers use massive amounts of water for cooling—some require millions of gallons daily.
Resource Extraction: The servers, GPUs, and chips that power AI require mining rare earth elements, which damages ecosystems.
Your Responsibility: Every unnecessary query adds to this impact. Use AI intentionally—not for procrastination or time-wasting.

✓ I Pledge To Use AI Responsibly:

This is serious. AI technology has real environmental consequences. Your actions matter. By using these tools thoughtfully, you're making a choice to minimize waste and respect the planet. Now that you've read this, make sure you actually understand and believe these pledges before clicking access.

All checkboxes must be completed to proceed →

Applications

Classroom Applications

Three ways to find the right tool — explore the visual galaxy, follow a guided mission, or browse the full library.

Build + Learn Library

The complete tool ecosystem lives here. Use it when you want more than the guided mission path.

Grade scope:
Filter:

Start Here

The fastest classroom entry points for coding, design, logins, research, and sharing work.

Create Games + stories
Coding Scratch Block-based coding for interactive stories, animations, and games.
Practice Courses + puzzles
Computer Science Code.org Structured lessons, coding puzzles, and guided CS labs.
School Login Portal
Class Access Clever School portal and app sign-in when a class uses district logins.
Learn Practice
Learning Khan Academy Lessons, videos, and practice work across core subjects.
Language Interactive lessons
Language Learning Duolingo Master languages through bite-sized lessons, daily challenges, and interactive practice.
Research Curated reference
Verified Knowledge Britannica Use expert-written articles and student-friendly reference content to compare curated knowledge with crowd-sourced sources.
Research Peer-reviewed philosophy
Academic Thinking Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy Read expert, regularly updated philosophy articles to study how serious academic writing, argument, and analysis work.
Reference Advanced math
Math Encyclopedia Wolfram MathWorld Use a dense, formula-rich math encyclopedia to explore advanced concepts, definitions, theorems, and mathematical notation.
Reference Expert-written articles
Scholarly Encyclopedia Scholarpedia Read expert-written encyclopedia articles focused on areas like physics, neuroscience, and computation.
Archive Primary sources
Historical Research Library of Congress Explore primary sources like maps, recordings, photos, manuscripts, and historical documents from one of the world's largest collections.
Read Public domain books
Free Library Project Gutenberg Access thousands of free public-domain books and classic texts for literature study, historical reading, and canon exploration.
Browse Books + borrowing
Digital Library Open Library Browse a massive catalog of books and borrow digital scans to support reading, research, and book discovery.
Archive Academic library
Scholarly Archive HathiTrust Search a large university-backed digital archive of books and research materials for deeper academic reading and study.
Science Missions + data
Applied Science NASA Explore real missions, datasets, imagery, and science resources to study applied science, engineering, and systems thinking.
Explore 3D space
Space Science NASA Eyes Fly through our solar system in real-time 3D — track spacecraft positions, explore planets, and visualize mission data.
Research Art + history
Primary Sources Smithsonian Learning Lab Access millions of museum artifacts, images, and curated learning collections from Smithsonian's 19 museums and galleries.
Research Academic papers
Scholarly Search Google Scholar Search academic papers, theses, and citations across all fields — a reliable starting point for research-based assignments.
Learn K–5
Educational Media PBS Kids Games, videos, and learning activities tied to trusted educational shows — best for K–5 STEAM exploration and literacy.
Science Biology + medicine
Research Database NCBI Search biology, genetics, and medical research resources, including papers and databases used in real scientific study.
Research AI + physics + math
Cutting-Edge Papers arXiv Read current research preprints in areas like AI, physics, and math to study how new knowledge is created and shared.
Data Global trends
Interactive Datasets Our World in Data Explore clean, interactive global datasets and visualizations to study trends, evidence, and real-world data stories.
Data Animated statistics
Data Visualization Gapminder Explore animated statistical models and global development data to see patterns, change over time, and evidence-based stories.
Maps Geography + data
Mapping Studio Map Club Create interactive maps and location-based visual stories that connect geography, data, and classroom research.
Explore Art + culture
Museums + History Google Arts & Culture Explore museums, artworks, historical objects, and cultural collections through interactive exhibits and visual storytelling.
Publish Code + Pages
Publishing GitHub Save code, track versions, and publish web projects.
Design Posters + slides
Visual Publishing Canva Create presentations, posters, videos, and classroom visuals with drag-and-drop design tools.

AI Classroom Terms And Agreements

Read this before opening any off-site AI panel or tool. By continuing, you agree to use classroom-approved prompts, protect your privacy, and keep your own thinking at the center of the work.

  • Protect privacy: never enter personal, private, or identifying information.
  • Use AI as support: ask for ideas, explanations, and feedback, not finished work to copy.
  • Verify before submitting: fact-check answers, cite sources when needed, and be ready to explain what you used.
AI Main interface
AI Assistant Gemini Use Google's main AI chat interface for brainstorming, drafting, summarizing, and research support.
Search AI Mode
AI Search Google Search AI Mode Open Google's AI-style search results page when AI Mode is enabled on your account.
Labs Experiments
AI Features Google Labs Manage Google AI experiments and preview features like AI Mode when they are available on your account.
AI Writing + reasoning
AI Assistant Claude Use Claude for writing, coding, reasoning, and working through long documents or research materials.
Develop Console
API Access Anthropic Console Manage API keys, model access, and usage details for projects built with Anthropic tools.
Docs API reference
Developer Docs Claude API Read the full documentation for building apps, tools, and workflows with Claude.
Reference Models
Model Guide Claude Models Compare Claude model tiers, capabilities, and use cases when choosing the right model for a project.
Write Docs + collaboration
Word Processing Google Docs Write notes, essays, and collaborative documents in the browser with easy sharing and commenting.
Track Data + calculations
Spreadsheets Google Sheets Organize data, build budgets, run calculations, and track information in collaborative spreadsheets.
Present Slides + projects
Presentations Google Slides Create presentations, classroom reports, and project showcases with easy collaboration and sharing.
Store Files + sharing
Cloud Storage Google Drive Store, organize, share, and manage classroom files, documents, slides, and project folders.
Collect Quizzes + forms
Data Collection Google Forms Create quizzes, surveys, sign-ups, and assignment forms that collect responses automatically.
Publish Websites + portfolios
Simple Websites Google Sites Build simple websites, class pages, and student portfolios without needing advanced web design skills.
Design UI + prototypes
Interface Design Figma Design apps, websites, wireframes, and interface prototypes collaboratively in the browser.
Build Apps without code
App Builder Glide Turn data and spreadsheets into simple apps, tools, and dashboards without needing traditional coding.
Create Mobile apps
App Development Thunkable Build mobile apps with drag-and-drop logic and visual components for classroom projects and prototypes.
Code Beginner friendly
Online Coding Replit Write, run, and share code in the browser with an easy setup for beginner programming projects.
Build Web apps
Remix Projects Glitch Build and remix web apps in the browser with fast sharing, live editing, and beginner-accessible setup.
Version Git + GitHub
Desktop Workflow GitHub Desktop Use a simpler visual workflow for commits, branches, and syncing projects with GitHub.
Setup App installer
Software Setup Ninite Install multiple classroom or lab apps at once with a simple bulk installer that skips extra prompts and bundled add-ons.
Math Graphing
Graphing Calculator Desmos Explore equations, graphs, tables, and sliders with an interactive online graphing calculator.
Simulate Science + math
Interactive Simulations PhET Simulations Learn science and math concepts through interactive simulations for physics, chemistry, biology, and more.
Math Geometry + algebra
Dynamic Math GeoGebra Investigate geometry, algebra, graphing, and modeling with dynamic interactive math tools.
Compute Math + data
Computational Answers Wolfram Alpha Solve equations, analyze data, and get step-by-step computational answers across math and science topics.

AI + OpenAI Tools

Use these for tutoring, research, image and video generation, speech tools, and advanced AI app building.

AI Classroom Terms And Agreements

These tools open external AI services. Review the agreement first, then continue only if your work follows classroom expectations for safe, responsible, and explainable AI use.

  • Stay school-safe: do not upload student records, passwords, or personal information.
  • Show your learning: use AI for support, revision, and exploration, not to replace your own reasoning.
  • Check the output: AI can be wrong, biased, or incomplete, so confirm important claims before using them.
AI Writing + coding
AI Assistant ChatGPT Use ChatGPT for writing help, coding support, brainstorming, tutoring, and everyday classroom questions.
Search Web research
AI Research ChatGPT Search Research topics with AI-powered search that combines conversational answers with web results.
Build Custom assistants
Specialized AI GPTs Create custom AI assistants for specific classroom jobs, subjects, workflows, or project roles.
Create Images
AI Art DALL-E Generate original images from prompts inside ChatGPT for posters, concepts, storyboards, and creative projects.
Video Text to video
AI Video Sora Create video from text prompts with OpenAI's text-to-video tool for visual storytelling and media experiments.
Audio Transcription
Speech to Text Whisper Transcribe speech, capture voice input, and turn spoken audio into text for notes, captions, and accessibility.
Audio Voice generation
Text to Speech OpenAI Text-to-Speech Generate realistic voices from text for narration, accessibility, prototypes, and interactive media.
Develop API platform
AI Development OpenAI API Platform Access OpenAI models, build apps, and connect AI tools directly into code and software projects.
Test Prompts + models
Prompt Lab OpenAI Playground Experiment with prompts, compare model behavior, and test AI ideas before building them into projects.
Reference Models
Model Guide OpenAI Models Browse the available GPT, image, audio, and realtime models to choose the right tool for a task.
Code Agents + automation
Coding Agent Codex Use advanced code generation and automation tools to help plan, write, and improve software projects.

Immersive Media + Creative Tech

Use these for VR, AR, WebXR, projection mapping, interactive visuals, and creative coding.

Explore VR + WebXR
VR Development Immersive Web Use tutorials, samples, and guides to help you get started building VR experiences on the web.
Design 3D scenes + VR
VR Design A-Frame Create interactive VR scenes with HTML-style building blocks, making web-based VR design easier to learn and prototype.
Build 3D graphics + WebXR
3D Development Three.js Build interactive 3D worlds, animations, and WebXR experiences with one of the most popular JavaScript libraries for the web.
Create 3D engine + editor
VR Production PlayCanvas Design and publish interactive 3D, AR, and VR experiences with a browser-based editor and real-time collaboration tools.
Build 3D + simulation
Virtual Worlds NVIDIA Omniverse Create connected 3D worlds, simulations, and collaborative digital scenes with NVIDIA's Omniverse platform.
Engine 3D + WebXR
Immersive Graphics Babylon.js Build rich 3D scenes, simulations, and WebXR experiences with a powerful JavaScript engine designed for the browser.
Develop AR + VR engine
Immersive Engine Wonderland Engine Create high-performance AR and VR experiences for the web with a lightweight engine built for immersive applications.
Create Creative coding + XR
XR Prototyping p5.xr Experiment with VR and AR using p5.js-style creative coding tools that make immersive prototyping more approachable.
Code React + XR
XR Interfaces React XR Build immersive VR and AR interfaces with React-based tools that connect modern web app development to XR experiences.
Project Projection mapping
Visual Design HeavyM Create projection mapping shows, animated visuals, and stage-ready media for walls, objects, and immersive spaces.
Map Projection + LED
Media Mapping MadMapper Design projection mapping installations and control visuals across surfaces, stages, and LED setups for immersive media projects.
Create Creative coding
Visual Programming Processing Learn creative coding by building interactive sketches, animations, and digital art with a beginner-friendly programming environment.
Explore Music + sound
Creative Audio Chrome Music Lab Experiment with rhythm, melody, sound waves, and song ideas using playful browser-based music tools.
Create Music + podcasts
Music Studio Soundtrap Browser-based DAW for recording, composing, and collaborating on music and podcasts — great for group media projects.
Create Social music
Music Production BandLab Free cloud-based music creation platform with an education hub — record, mix, and share original tracks from any browser.
Edit Video + media
Video Production WeVideo Cloud video editor with green screen, screen recording, and audio tools — ideal for student documentary and presentation projects.

Engineering + Simulation

Prototype circuits, test robots, model parts, and simulate systems with browser-friendly engineering tools.

Simulate Circuits in 3D
Electronics Diode Build and simulate circuit prototypes on a 3D breadboard — no hardware needed.
Simulate Electronics + code
Physical Computing Wokwi Prototype Arduino, Raspberry Pi Pico, and electronics projects in the browser with virtual parts, code, and live simulation.
Analyze Circuits + simulation
Electronics Design CircuitLab Draw, test, and analyze electronic circuits in the browser with schematic tools and built-in simulation.
Explore Interactive circuits
Circuit Simulation Falstad Circuit Simulator Experiment with live circuit simulations in the browser and see current, voltage, and component behavior update in real time.
Practice Virtual robotics
Coding + Robotics VEXcode VR Learn coding and robotics concepts by programming a virtual robot in interactive browser-based challenge worlds.
Simulate Robotics + physics
Robot Simulation Gazebo Test robots, sensors, and environments in a realistic physics simulation used for robotics design and experimentation.
Design Cloud CAD
3D Engineering Onshape Create precise 3D models, mechanical parts, and engineering designs in a browser-based CAD platform built for collaboration.
Learn Arduino projects
Electronics Learning Arduino Project Hub Browse Arduino builds and search these first: Ultrasonic Radar, Smart Energy Meter, IoT Plant Watering System, Self-Balancing Robot, Bluetooth Car, and Solar Tracker. Filter first by IoT / Monitoring, Robotics, and Data Visualization.
Learn Circuits + sensors
Electronics Guides SparkFun Learn Use tutorials and project walkthroughs to learn circuits, sensors, microcontrollers, and physical computing.
Learn Projects + hardware
Maker Tutorials Adafruit Learning System Follow step-by-step maker tutorials for electronics, coding, wearables, sensors, and creative hardware builds.
Slice 3D printing
Print Prep Cura Prepare 3D models for printing by slicing files, adjusting print settings, and generating printer-ready output.
Slice 3D printing
Print Workflow PrusaSlicer Slice 3D models, tune print profiles, and prepare detailed printing workflows for classroom fabrication projects.
Inspect STL models
Model Viewer STL Viewer Open and inspect STL files in the browser to check model shape, scale, and orientation before printing.
Code Physical computing
Robotics + Coding micro:bit MakeCode Program a micro:bit with block or JavaScript code — flash LEDs, read sensors, and control small hardware projects.
Design 3D modeling
3D Design SketchUp for Schools Browser-based 3D modeling with a gentle learning curve — great for architectural and product design projects.
Browse 3D print files
Fabrication Printables A large library of free, community-made 3D print files — download, remix, and bring digital designs into the physical world.

Games

Open game-design spaces and sandbox sites that students can study, build in, or experiment with during class.

Build Pixel worlds
Game Design Bloxels Build pixel-art characters, levels, and side-scrolling game worlds in the Bloxels studio.
Play Coding puzzles
Learn by Playing Blockly Games Practice coding concepts through a series of browser-based games that teach logic, sequencing, and problem solving.
Explore Research + design
Game Studies MIT Game Lab Explore game research, design experiments, and creative technology projects from MIT's interdisciplinary game lab.
Code Logic puzzles
Computational Thinking Lightbot Solve programming-style puzzles using sequencing, procedures, and logic without needing typed code.
Create Early coding
Beginner Coding ScratchJr Introduce younger learners to coding by snapping together simple programs that make characters move, jump, and tell stories.
Strategy History + systems
Civilization Builder Freeciv Play an open-source Civilization-style strategy game that builds systems thinking, resource management, diplomacy, and historical understanding from the Stone Age to the Space Age.
History Decision making
Historical Simulation The Oregon Trail Experience a classic decision-making game that teaches westward expansion, resource choices, risk, and survival under historical constraints.
Guess History + geography
Inference Game TimeGuessr Study visual clues to guess when and where a photo was taken, building historical inference, observation, and geography skills.
Study Open source games
Game Architecture Open Source Games List Browse a central hub of open-source games and engines to study architecture, ecosystems, and reverse-engineering style thinking.
Code Open source collection
Game Codebases GitHub Open Source Games Collection Explore a large curated list of open-source games to study code structure, remix projects, and learn from real software repositories.
Practice Classroom skills
Educational Games RoomRecess Play teacher-built educational games that reinforce math, reading, typing, and problem-solving skills for younger learners.
Explore Logic + math
Interactive Learning Toy Theater Use interactive games and visual tools to build conceptual understanding in math, logic, and pattern recognition.
Practice Math + reading
Academic Games Funbrain Play classic academic games and activities that reinforce math, reading, grammar, and core classroom skills.
Play Early learning
Pre-K Games PBS Kids Games Use high-quality early learning games to support literacy, science basics, and social-emotional learning for young students.
Explore Science + climate
Science For Kids NASA Climate Kids Learn about weather, climate, Earth systems, and environmental science through student-friendly NASA activities and explanations.
Explore Retro computing
Classic Computers Infinite Mac Use classic Macintosh systems in the browser to explore computing history, old software, and how interfaces have changed over time.
Explore DOS + early Windows
Retro PCs PCjs Boot classic IBM PCs, MS-DOS, and early Windows systems in the browser to explore file systems, command lines, and early graphical interfaces.
Explore Interactive OS parody
Creative Computing Windows 93 Explore a fake but fully interactive retro-style operating system packed with strange tools, demos, and hacks that spark curiosity about interfaces, OS ideas, and hacker culture.
Emulate OS + virtualization
System Emulation v86 Run Linux, Windows 95/98, and FreeDOS in the browser to explore operating system architecture, emulation, and virtualization concepts.
Emulate Consoles + embedding
Browser Emulator EmulatorJS Run classic console systems like NES, SNES, GBA, and PS1 in the browser while exploring hardware abstraction, ROM systems, and site-embedded emulation.
Emulate Alternative systems
Retro Ecosystems PCE.js Explore Amiga, Atari ST, and IBM PC systems in the browser to learn how different computing ecosystems evolved.
Boot Linux + terminal
Command Line OS JSLinux Boot Linux instantly in the browser for a pure terminal experience that helps students explore low-level operating systems and command-line workflows.
Emulate Windows + Linux
Student-Friendly Emulator Virtual x86 Run Windows and Linux environments in the browser with a cleaner interface that works well for student demos and operating system exploration.
Sandbox Physics + play
Experiment Dan-Ball Open browser-based simulation and game experiments, including playful physics sandboxes students can study and explore.
Build Retro games
Game Design + Coding MakeCode Arcade Design sprite-based retro games with block or JavaScript code — program characters, levels, enemies, and score systems.
Build No-code engine
Game Engine GDevelop Event-driven game engine that runs in the browser — build complete 2D games without writing traditional code.
Build Open source
Game Engine Godot Free, open-source game engine for 2D and 3D projects — used by indie developers worldwide and a strong coding pathway for advanced students.

Free Assets

Royalty-free art, audio, and 3D models for games, animations, and digital builds.

Free 2D + music
Art & Sprites OpenGameArt Community-donated 2D art, sprite sheets, and music.
Free Starter packs
Asset Packs Kenney.nl High-quality sprites, tiles, UI pieces, and audio packs.
Free UI snippets
Interface Ideas uiverse Browse community-made UI components, hover effects, loaders, and buttons for web projects.
Free Button gallery
CSS Components CSS Scan Buttons Explore ready-to-copy CSS button examples to improve web app styling and interaction design.
Free Frontend inspiration
Button Collections Free Frontend CSS Buttons Browse curated CSS button collections and front-end examples for styling ideas and faster prototyping.
Free Low poly 3D
3D Models Poly Pizza Free low-poly 3D models for scenes, levels, and prototypes.
Free Characters + UI
Game Art CraftPix Freebies Free 2D characters, environments, and interface kits.
Free Audio clips
Audio Freesound Creative Commons sound effects and recorded audio clips.
Edit Images + PSD
Asset Processing Photopea Edit images, layered graphics, and design files in the browser with powerful Photoshop-style tools.
Convert GIF + video
Asset Processing EZGIF Resize, crop, convert, and optimize GIFs and short video clips for websites, projects, and presentations.
Optimize PNG + JPG
Asset Processing TinyPNG Compress images to reduce file size and make websites load faster without noticeably hurting visual quality.
Create 2D art + design
Image Editor Pixlr Create and edit photos, graphics, and digital artwork in a browser-based design tool.
Draw Pixel art
Sprite Design Piskel Create pixel art, animated sprites, and game-ready character frames directly in the browser.
Edit Video creation
Video Production Clipchamp Create and edit videos, voiceovers, screen recordings, and simple media projects in the browser.
Create Video + captions
Media Editing Kapwing Edit videos, add captions, make memes, and build short-form media projects with browser-based tools.
Record Screen + streaming
Recording Studio OBS Studio Record screens, cameras, and audio for tutorials, demos, livestreams, and classroom video projects.