Lesson Ideas
Heart
Oh, my bleeding heart! In this BrainPOP movie, Tim and Moby discuss the human heart and how it works! First, learn about the size, functions, and parts of the heart. See out how your heart is different from other muscles in your body, and how its two pumps create your heartbeat. Discover how your heart pumps used and fresh blood in a special way to keep you healthy and alive, and how long it takes for blood to circulate once through your entire body. Plus, find out why your heartbeat gets faster, harder and louder when you’re running around. Your heart works so hard and never gets a vacation!
Organs and Body Systems Lesson Plan: The Guts and Bolts Game
In this lesson plan, which is adaptable for grades 6-8, students use BrainPOP resources to explore the primary functions of various body systems. Students will also explore the parts of each system and their respective roles through a collaborative role play and an online simulation during game play. In addition, students will construct a prototype of a body system using real-world objects. This lesson plan is aligned to Common Core State Standards. See more »
5 Major Body Systems with BrainPOP Jr. Lesson Plan
In this lesson plan designed for grades K through 3, students use BrainPOP Jr. resources to learn about the five major body systems. Students will identify the main functions of the systems, and explain ways they can keep each system healthy. This lesson plan is aligned to Common Core State Standards. See more »
Circulatory System Lesson Plan: Heart Adventure Challenge Course
In this multi-day lesson plan, which is adaptable for grades K-5, students use BrainPOP Jr. and/or BrainPOP resources to explore basic heart facts. Students will also explore the function of each component of the heart by pretending to be the blood traveling through the heart, and increase their heart rate and endurance by physically moving through the heart course. 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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