Rocks and Minerals Background Information for Teachers, Parents and Caregivers

July 23, 2018
This page provides information to support educators and families in teaching K-3 students about rocks and minerals. It is designed to comple...

Relative Dating Lesson Plan

February 11, 2020
This lesson plan accompanies the BrainPOP topic, Relative Dating, and can be completed over several class periods. See suggested times for e...

Relative Dating Lesson Plan: Earth’s Systems

December 8, 2021
*Click to open and customize your own copy of the Relative Dating Lesson Plan This lesson accompanies the BrainPOP topic Relative Dating,...

Mechanical vs. Chemical Weathering Lesson Plan: How Geological Features are Formed

June 8, 2012
In this lesson plan, which is adaptable for grades 6 through 8, students use BrainPOP resources to investigate the scientific view of how th...

Family and Homeschool Activities: Rocks and Minerals

July 21, 2018
These family and homeschool activities are designed to complement the Rocks and Minerals topic on BrainPOP Jr. Trip to the Museum Most nat...

Slow Land Changes Background Information for Teachers, Parents and Caregivers

July 23, 2018
This page provides information to support educators and families in teaching K-3 students about slow land changes. It is designed to complem...

Classroom Activities: Rocks and Minerals

July 22, 2018
These classroom activities are designed to complement the Rocks and Minerals topic on BrainPOP Jr. Rocking Out Go on a rock hunt with yo...

Rock Cycle Lesson Plan: Earth’s Systems

July 7, 2022
*Click to open and customize your own copy of the Rock Cycle Lesson Plan.  This lesson accompanies the BrainPOP topic Rock Cycle, and sup...

Crystals Lesson Plan: Earth’s Systems

July 7, 2022
*Click to open and customize your own copy of the Crystals Lesson Plan. This lesson accompanies the BrainPOP topic Crystals, and supports...

Relative Dating Discussion Prompts and Pause Points

February 12, 2020
Before the Movie:   Why do you think scientists and others are interested in understanding the age of Earth? (Tap prior knowledge) ...