Pavlov's dog game

Teaching Conditioned Reflexes with the Pavlov’s Dog Game

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Can you train a dog to drool on command? Find out in the Pavlov's Dog game in BrainPOP's GameUp! Show your students the Conditioning movie, then let them explore conditioned reflexes through game p...
shortest day of the year

The Shortest Day of the Year – and the Maya Apocalypse!

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Why are the days getting shorter? Why is it getting cold in some places and not in others? Why are there seasons? Here in the Northern Hemisphere, December 21st is the shortest day of the year and the...
BrainPOP ELL in the Middle East

BrainPOP Guest Blogger Josh White Shares His Experience Using BrainPOP ELL in the Middle East

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Wondering about using BrainPOP ELL in the Middle East? Joshua Z. White is an Eagle Scout and a graduate of Motlow College in Lynchburg, TN and Tennessee Tech University in Cookeville, TN. Right now he...
solar system

Using BrainPOP’s GameUp to Teach About the Solar System

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In addition the many movie topic pages on the solar system, BrainPOP also has three dynamic games to help students learn about space in a fun and interactive way! Build a Solar System allows studen...
teach about holidays

5 Ideas for Using BrainPOP to Teach about Holidays

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A new lesson ideas resource has been added to BrainPOP Educators! In it, you'll find five unique ways that BrainPOP can be used to teach about holidays all year long. These ideas go beyond simple cele...
after the sandy hook tragedy

Attempting to Carry on After the Sandy Hook Tragedy

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It’s Monday morning, and teachers everywhere are facing the challenge of helping students come to terms with the Sandy Hook tragedy while ensuring they feel safe at school. On top of that, we’re still...

A Horrific Day

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There are no words to convey the horror of today's shootings in Connecticut. Our hearts and our deepest sympathies go out to Sandy Hook Elementary - its students and staff, as well as the families and...
ALTEC CONFERENCE

ALTEC Mini-Conference: Mobile Learning, Curriculum Integration and Best Practices

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On Friday, December 14th, ALTEC will be hosting a mini-conference at the University of Kansas School of Education building in Lawrence, KS.  Focusing on mobile learning in the classroom, this action p...
brainpop at home

Holiday Savings for BrainPOP at Home!

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Want BrainPOP at home? Well, Tim and Moby are getting into the holiday spirit! Now through January 15th, save 20 percent when you purchase one of the 12-month Family subscriptions. You’ll have the cha...
BrainPOP and ActivExpressions

Guest Blogger Felecia Young: BrainPOP and ActivExpressions

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Guest blogger, Felecia Young, is a 9th grade math teacher at Salisbury High School, in Salisbury NC. She is a passionate educator committed to creating an educational environment where all students ca...