Author Studies with BrainPOP Lesson Plan: Choose Your Favorite Writer!

May 24, 2013
In this author studies lesson plan, which is adaptable for any grade level, students use BrainPOP resources to explore the life and works of...

Curriculum Connections for the 2013 Presidential Medals of Freedom

August 9, 2013
Every year, the President of the United States confers Presidential Medals of Freedom on a number of highly accomplished Americans who have ...

Make-A-Map Lesson Plan: Authors That Changed Our Lives

March 29, 2015
In this lesson plan which is adaptable for grades 3-8, students will use BrainPOP resources (including the Make-a-Map tool) to explore the e...

Famous Historical Figures Lesson Plan: Who Am I?

August 14, 2011
In this lesson plan, which is adaptable for any grade level, students use BrainPOP resources to explore the life and works of historical fig...

Elie Wiesel Lesson Plan: Produce a Mini Documentary

June 29, 2017
In this lesson plan, adaptable for grades 5-12, students explore BrainPOP resources to learn about the life and work of Holocaust survivor E...

U.S. History Lesson Plan: Exploring Cause and Effect

August 29, 2011
In this U.S. History lesson plan, which is adaptable for grades 3-12, students select two topics in U.S. history and use BrainPOP resources ...

Author’s Purpose Background Information for Teachers, Parents, and Caregivers

May 5, 2022
This page provides information to support educators and families when teaching K-3 students about Author's Purpose. It is designed to comple...

Theme Background Information for Teachers, Parents and Caregivers

August 6, 2018
This page provides information to support educators and families in teaching K-3 students about theme. It is designed to complement the Them...

Dr. Seuss Background Information for Teachers, Parents and Caregivers

July 25, 2018
This page provides information to support educators and families in teaching K-3 students about Dr. Seuss. It is designed to complement the ...

Guest Blogger: On Martin Luther King Jr.

January 10, 2012
Guest Blogger Laura Candler was a teacher in Fayetteville, North Carolina for over 30 years. She has presented educational workshops to teac...