Science
Gravity Background Information for Teachers, Parents and Caregivers
Posted by SM Bruner on
This page provides information to support educators and families in teaching K-3 students about gravity. It is designed to complement the Gravity topic page on BrainPOP Jr.
Most kids have heard the...
Magnets Background Information for Teachers, Parents and Caregivers
Posted by Dana Burnell on
This page provides information to support educators and families in teaching K-3 students about magnets. It is designed to complement the Magnets topic page on BrainPOP Jr.
Experimenting with magnets...
Pushes and Pulls Background Information for Teachers, Parents and Caregivers
Posted by SM Bruner on
This page provides information to support educators and families in teaching K-3 students about pushes and pulls. It is designed to complement the Pushes and Pulls topic page on BrainPOP Jr.
Studyi...
Classroom Activities: Heat
Posted by SM Bruner on
These classroom activities are designed to complement the Heat topic on BrainPOP Jr.
Ice Race
Break up your class into small groups or partners and give each group a plastic resealable bag and on...
Classroom Activities: Gravity
Posted by SM Bruner on
These classroom activities are designed to complement the Gravity topic on BrainPOP Jr.
Space Cadets
Remind students that there is very little gravity in space. Astronauts are weightless and float...
Classroom Activities: Fall
Posted by SM Bruner on
These classroom activities are designed to complement the Fall topic on BrainPOP Jr.
Time of the Season
Have students do a long-term plant study. Learn about different plants in your community, an...
Classroom Activities: Sun
Posted by SM Bruner on
These classroom activities are designed to complement the Sun topic on BrainPOP Jr.
Sun Observations
Have small groups or pairs make a pinhole camera. Use a pin or the end of a pencil to poke a ho...
Classroom Activities: Summer
Posted by SM Bruner on
These classroom activities are designed to complement the Summer topic on BrainPOP Jr.
Stay Cool
Have students explore different animals and learn how they stay cool in the heat. This is a great o...
Classroom Activities: Spring
Posted by SM Bruner on
These classroom activities are designed to complement the Spring topic on BrainPOP Jr.
Watch How Our Garden Grows
If possible, plant a garden with your students. You can create inexpensive window ...
Classroom Activities: Sound
Posted by SM Bruner on
These classroom activities are designed to complement the Sound topic on BrainPOP Jr.
Sound Off
If possible, take your class outside to the playground or to a park. Have your students bring notebo...
