Lesson Ideas
Asthma
You probably know someone who has asthma - but chances are, you don’t know exactly what asthma is. In this BrainPOP movie, Tim and Moby will teach you the basics about this common respiratory ailment! Discover why things in the air, such as pet hair, pollen, and pollution, can induce an asthma attack. You’ll also see how an asthma inhaler can help soothe these attacks, and how asthma sufferers can learn to control their disease. Did you know that asthmatics can even become Olympic athletes? Watch this movie to learn more!
Diseases, Injuries, and Conditions Lesson Plan: Raising Health Awareness
In this lesson plan which is adaptable for grades 3-12, students take part in a hands-on activity to explore the difference between diseases, injuries, and conditions. Students then select a disease, injury, or condition that they or someone they know has been affected by and research prevention and treatment methods. They will use BrainPOP resources as well as other internet sites to develop research skills as they find, compile, and summarize information about health and raising health awareness. Finally, students will design a way to raise community awareness about their selected disease, injury, or condition, and/or a related foundation or charity. This lesson plan is aligned to Common Core State Standards. See more »
Science Fair Lesson Plan: Planning Projects with BrainPOP and BrainPOP Jr.
In this lesson plan, which is adaptable for grades K-12, students use BrainPOP and/or BrainPOP Jr. resources to learn about planning projects when they create a science fair exhibit. They will select their topic, explore the criteria for planning, and design a compelling and realistic experiment based on their topic. This lesson plan is aligned to Common Core State Standards. See more »
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