Social Studies
Democracy Lesson Plan: Comparing Direct and Representative Democracies
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In this lesson plan, which is adaptable for grades 6 through 8, students use BrainPOP resources to explore the differences between a direct democracy and representative democracy. Students will also i...
Bill of Rights Lesson Plan: Debate the Amendments
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In this lesson plan, which is adaptable for grades 6-12, students use BrainPOP resources to gain familiarity with the U.S. Bill of Rights. Students will determine how the Bill of Rights is relevant to...
Civil Rights Lesson Plan: Tracking History Through Timelines
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In this Civil Rights lesson plan, which is adaptable for grades 3 through 5, students use BrainPOP resources to develop an understanding of how to use and create a timeline. Students will utilize tech...
The Electoral Process Lesson Plan: Choosing the President of the US
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In this two-day electoral process lesson plan, which is adaptable for grades 6 through 8, students use BrainPOP resources to explore the full process of the presidential election. Students will analyz...
Chavez Day Lesson Plan: Understanding the Life of Migrant Workers
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In this lesson plan, which is adaptable for grades 3-8, students use BrainPOP resources to connect the life and achievements of Cesar Chavez to current events. Students will develop an understanding o...
Civil Rights Movement Lesson Plan: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
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In this lesson plan, which is adaptable for grades K-12, students use BrainPOP and/or BrainPOP Jr. resources to gain a deeper understanding of the contributions of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the ...
Debates and Mock Election Lesson Plan: Battle for the Presidency
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In this debates and mock election lesson plan, which is adaptable for grades 3 through 5, students use BrainPOP resources to explore the differences between the Democratic and Republican political par...
Ancient Civilizations of Latin America Lesson Plan: Inca, Maya, and Aztec Civilizations
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In this lesson plan for grade 6 through 12, students use BrainPOP resources to learn and synthesize information about the ancient civilizations of Latin America. They will create a three circle Venn d...
Alternative Energy Sources Lesson Plan: Fossil Fuels’ Impact on the Environment
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In this lesson plan for grades 6 through 12, students will use BrainPOP resources to learn how alternative sources of energy can be created and utilized. They’ll explore the impact of fossil fuels and...
Bill of Rights Lesson Plan: Supreme Decision Game
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In this lesson plan, which is adaptable for grades 3-12, students use BrainPOP resources to explore the powers of government set forth in the Constitution and the fundamental liberties ensured by the ...