Science
Classroom Activities: Heat
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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
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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
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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...
Classroom Activities: Sink or Float
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These classroom activities are designed to complement the Sink or Float topic on BrainPOP Jr.
Sinking Soda
Bring in cans of regular soda and diet soda and have students predict which will sink and...
Classroom Activities: Simple Machines
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These classroom activities are designed to complement the Simple Machines topic on BrainPOP Jr.
Ramping Up
Have small groups or pairs create ramps using a book and building blocks. Then give each ...
Classroom Activities: Solar System
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These classroom activities are designed to complement the Solar System topic on BrainPOP Jr.
Planetarium
If possible visit a natural history museum or planetarium together and explore. Many museum...
