Lesson Ideas
Civil War
The American Civil War was anything but civil. In this BrainPOP movie you’ll learn all about the bloodiest war in the history of the United States. Discover what led up to the Civil War, who was involved, and who led either side. Learn about the major battles and trends of the war, including why the Union forces lost so many battles at first. You’ll also meet some of the major players in the war, including Abraham Lincoln, Robert E. Lee, and Ulysses S. Grant. Finally, you’ll see what happened at the conclusion of this bloody war — and you’ll find out some stats about the horrific number of casualties.
Reconstruction Lesson Plan: Exploring the Effects of Ending Slavery
In this lesson plan, students use BrainPOP resources to explore how Reconstruction laws affected families and the economy. This lesson plan is aligned to Common Core State Standards. See more »
Civil War Lesson Plan: Exploring the Real Issues
In this lesson plan, which is adaptable for grades 3-8, students use BrainPOP resources to explore the major issues associated with the Civil War (e.g. slavery, states’ rights, South seceded from the Union.) Students will also identify the main idea and supporting details in expository text and use critical thinking skills to plan and conduct research, manage projects, solve problems, and make informed decisions using appropriate digital tools and resources. This lesson plan is aligned to Common Core State Standards. See more »
U.S. History Lesson Plan: Exploring Cause and Effect
In this lesson plan, which is adaptable for grades 3-12, students select two topics in United States history and use BrainPOP resources to explore the relationship between those topics. Students will work collaboratively to determine the cause and effect relationships and present their research to the class in a creative format of their choice. This lesson plan is aligned to Common Core State Standards. See more »
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