Christopher Columbus Lesson Plan: Global Connections

October 7, 2021
*Click to open and customize your own copy of the Christopher Columbus Lesson Plan.  This lesson accompanies the BrainPOP topic, Christop...

Christopher Columbus Background Information for Teachers and Parents

May 21, 2010
This page contains information to support educators and families in teaching K-3 students about Christopher Columbus.  The information is de...

Mission US: A Cheyenne Odyssey – Social Studies Lesson Plan

January 15, 2017
In this social studies lesson plan, which is adaptable for grades 5-9, students will use BrainPOP resources (including a Cheyenne Odyssey on...

Christopher Columbus Activities for Kids

May 21, 2010
In this set of activities adaptable for grades K-3, parents and educators will find ideas for teaching about Christopher Columbus. These act...

The Columbian Exchange Lesson Plan: Cause and Effect

June 28, 2012
In this lesson plan, which is adaptable for grades 3-5, students use BrainPOP resources to explore the reasons Columbus set sail for the New...

Christopher Columbus Jr. Lesson Plan: Time, Continuity, and Change

August 31, 2022
*Click to open and customize your own copy of the Christopher Columbus Lesson Plan. This lesson accompanies the BrainPOP Jr. topic Christ...

Teaching with Games – GLPC Case Study: Joel

June 20, 2012
The Joan Ganz Cooney Center released new research from the Games and Learning Publishing Council initiative about teaching with games. They ...

Henry Hudson Discussion Prompts & Pause Points

April 30, 2019
Read the movie description that appears below the movie player on the Henry Hudson Topic Page. Then use the following prompts to encourage c...

Columbian Exchange Lesson Plan: Change, Continuity, and Context

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