BrainPOP
New Topic: California Missions
Posted by Dana Burnell on
Our new topic, California Missions, explores the story of the Spanish Empire's furthest outpost, where groups of priests and soldiers were sent to build Catholic missions and convert (or subdue) the l...
California Missions Discussion Prompts and Pause Points
Posted by Dana Burnell on
Before the Movie:
Why do you think so many cities and towns in California have Spanish names? (Tap prior knowledge)
During the Movie (Pause Points):
Stop at the follow...
Updated Movie: Ecosystems
Posted by Dana Burnell on
We're excited to present our updated Ecosystems movie just in time for the liveliest season of all: summer! In this movie, students join Tim and Moby as they explore what ecosystems are, how they fun...
Ecosystems Discussion Prompts and Pause Points
Posted by Dana Burnell on
Before the Movie
What do you know about ecosystems? (Tap prior knowledge)
During the Movie (Pause Points)
Stop at the following times in the movie and ask questions or prompt a discussion...
Online Sources Discussion Prompts and Pause Points
Posted by Dana Burnell on
Before the Movie:
What online sources do you use? (Make connections)
How do you decide what online sources to trust? (Tap prior knowledge)
During the Movie (Pause Points):...
Trouble for the Postal Service Discussion Prompts and Pause Points
Posted by Dana Burnell on
Before the Movie:
How do you think the new coronavirus is affecting the U.S. Postal Service? (Predict)
During the Movie (Pause Points):
Stop at the following times in the movie and ...
NEW Movie: Heat Transfer
Posted by Dana Burnell on
Why do hot drinks get cold when you leave them out? Why do cold drinks warm up? Find out in BrainPOP's new Heat Transfer Movie. Tim and Moby talk about what heat transfer is, how it happens, and the ...
How Soap Works Discussion Prompts and Pause Points
Posted by Dana Burnell on
Before the Movie:
Why do you think it’s important to wash your hands regularly? (Tap prior knowledge)
Why do you think you need to use soap, and not just water, when washing your hands? ...
Heat Transfer Discussion Prompts and Pause Points
Posted by Dana Burnell on
Before the Movie:
Why do you think hot things, like food, cool down? (Predict)
What do you think causes a cup of coffee to cool down if you leave it out? (Predict)
During the Movie (Pause...
Immune System Discussion Prompts and Pause Points
Posted by Dana Burnell on
Before the Movie
Why do we get sick? How do you think our bodies fight infection? (Tap prior knowledge)
During the Movie (Pause Points)
Stop at the following times in the movie and ask qu...
