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 ...

Statue of Liberty Background Information for Teachers and Parents

May 24, 2013
This page contains information to support educators and families in teaching K-3 students about the Statue of Liberty and its history. The i...

Juneteenth Lesson Plan: U.S. History

June 17, 2021
*Click to open and customize your own copy of the Juneteenth Lesson Plan. This lesson accompanies the BrainPOP topic Juneteenth, and supp...

Underground Railroad Lesson Plan: Time, Continuity, and Change

February 15, 2022
*Click to open and customize your own copy of the Underground Railroad Lesson Plan.  This lesson accompanies the BrainPOP topic Undergrou...

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...

RIghts and Responsibilities Background Information for Teachers and Parents

May 28, 2010
This page contains information to support educators and families in teaching K-3 students about rights and responsibilities The information ...

Nellie Bly Discussion Prompts & Pause Points

September 14, 2018
Use these prompts to encourage a class discussion before, during and after watching the Nellie Bly movie. ...

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...

A Wrinkle in Time Discussion Prompts and Pause Points

December 27, 2019
Before the Movie Have you read A Wrinkle in Time? If yes, what did you think about it? If no, what type of book do you think it might be ba...

Thanksgiving Background Information for Teachers and Parents

May 24, 2010
This page contains information to support educators and families in teaching K-3 students about the history and customs of the Thanksgiving ...