Lesson Ideas
Puberty
What is this crazy thing called puberty that everyone’s talking about? In this BrainPOP movie, Tim and Moby tell you all about the hormonal changes that occur to both boys and girls during puberty. You’ll learn why boys’ voices get deeper and their muscles become more developed, and why girls begin their menstrual cycles and begin to develop breasts and hips. You’ll also find out about the emotional changes that occur during puberty, and why you might start to feel awkward around the opposite sex. Don’t worry about puberty - it just means you’re growing up!
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 »
Reproductive System and Personal Health Lesson Plan: Urban Legends Debunked
NOTE TO EDUCATORS: The movie featured in this lesson plan addresses issues related to adolescence. Consider previewing the movie before showing it to the class.
In this lesson plan, which is adaptable for grades 6-12, students identify urban legends surrounding the reproductive system, adolescence, and/or personal health. Students then use BrainPOP and other online resources to independently or collaboratively research the urban legends and prove each one as either true or false. 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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