“I Have a Dream” at 50: Teaching the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

August 27, 2013
"I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by t...

Chavez Day Lesson Plan: Understanding the Life of Migrant Workers

June 6, 2012
In this lesson plan, which is adaptable for grades 3-8, students use BrainPOP resources to connect the life and achievements of Cesar Chavez...

César Chávez Lesson Plan: Individuals’ Contributions and Identities

April 6, 2022
*Click to open and customize your own copy of the César Chávez Lesson Plan. This lesson accompanies the BrainPOP topic César Chávez, and ...

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Background Information for Teachers and Parents

May 24, 2010
This page contains information to support educators and families in teaching K-3 students about Martin Luther King, Jr. The information is d...

Civil Rights Discussion Prompts and Pause Points

May 17, 2019
Before the Movie How have you heard the phrase “civil rights” used before? (Tap prior knowledge) What famous people do you think of when...

Black Lives Matter Protests

June 29, 2020
We strongly suggest parents, caregivers, and teachers preview the movie before watching it with children as it describes acts of racist viol...

César Chávez Discussion Prompts and Pause Points

March 30, 2019
Before the Movie What do you think are some peaceful forms of protest? (Tap prior knowledge) What do you know about migrant workers? (Ta...

Causes of the American Revolution Lesson Plan: U.S. History

September 2, 2021
This lesson accompanies the BrainPOP topic Causes of the American Revolution, and supports the standard of analyzing the economic, intellectual, and cultural forces that contributed to the war. Students demonstrate understanding through a variety of creative projects....

Rosa Parks Background Information for Teachers and Parents

May 28, 2010
This page contains information to support educators and families in teaching K-3 students about Rosa Parks The information is designed to co...