Juneteenth Discussion Prompts and Pause Points

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Before the Movie What do you know about the Emancipation Proclamation? (Tap prior knowledge) Why do you think the news that enslaved people were free took two years to reach Texas? (Predict) &n...

Concussions Discussion Prompts and Pause Points

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Before the Movie Why is it important to protect our heads? (Tap prior knowledge; Predict) Why is the brain an important part of the body? (Tap prior knowledge)   During the Movie (Pause P...

Creature Caverns Teacher Guide

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Click to download this Teacher Guide for Creature Caverns, a flexible, sandbox-style game that challenges students to analyze patterns in tables and graphs. Adaptable for grades 4-7, students create a...

Agrinautica Teacher Guide

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Click to download this Teacher Guide for Agrinautica, a flexible, sandbox-type game featuring pre-algebra skills, including mathematical expression-building and order of operations. Adaptable for stud...

U.S. Constitution Discussion Prompts and Pause Points

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Before the Movie What do you know about the U.S. Constitution? (Tap prior knowledge) When do you hear the Constitution discussed? (Reflect)   During the Movie (Pause Points) Stop at the ...

COVID-19 Special Report News Discussion Prompts and Pause Points

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Before the Movie:   How does COVID-19 spread? (Explain) How will our winter holidays be different this year? (Predict)   During the Movie (Pause Points):   Stop at the fo...

Seasons Discussion Prompts and Pause Points

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Before the Movie What do you think causes change of season? (Predict; Tap prior knowledge; Identify cause/effect) Which season is your favorite? Why? (Make connections)    During the Movi...

Martin Luther King, Jr. Lesson Plan

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In this downloadable lesson plan, students explore how Martin Luther King, Jr. impacted people's lives and are prompted to consider the progress we still need to make toward fulf...

Five-Paragraph Essay Discussion Prompts & Pause Points

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Before the Movie What do you think is the purpose of a five-paragraph essay? (Predict) What do you hope to learn about it to improve your writing? (Set goals)    During the Movie (Pause P...

How to Teach Digital Citizenship Skills with BrainPOP

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Learn how to use BrainPOP resources to teach Digital Citizenship skills....