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Distance Learning Tips
Posted by Dana Burnell on
Right now, millions of students (and teachers) are adjusting to remote learning. Learning from home can be challenging for students. It's tough sharing space with siblings and other family members, se...
Updated Movie: American Revolution
Posted by Dana Burnell on
We are excited to present our updated American Revolution topic, which is part of our growing Colonial America unit. In this movie, Tim and Moby explore the battles and alliances that marked this long...
NEW Movie: Distance Learning
Posted by Dana Burnell on
Right now millions of students are practicing distance learning—and we know it can be challenging! In BrainPOP's new Distance Learning Movie, Rita and Moby share strategies for learning remotely, offe...
Distance Learning Discussion Prompts and Pause Points
Posted by jglassman on
Before the Movie
What has distance learning been like for you? (Tap prior knowledge)
What do you like most about distance learning? What is most challenging? (Express opinion)
Duri...
Updated Movie: Pocahontas
Posted by Dana Burnell on
We are excited to present an updated topic to our growing Colonial America unit, Pocahontas! This updated movie tells the true story of one of the most famous Native American women in U.S. history. J...
Birds Lesson Plan
Posted by jglassman on
This lesson plan accompanies the BrainPOP topic, Birds, and can be completed over several class periods. See suggested times for each section.
OBJECTIVES
Students will:
Activate prior know...
Birds Discussion Prompts and Pause Points
Posted by Dana Burnell on
Before the Movie:
Describe a bird you’ve seen. (Tap prior knowledge)
Why do you think birds are able to fly? (Predict)
During the Movie (Pause Points):
Stop a...
American Revolution Discussion Prompts and Pause Points
Posted by Dana Burnell on
Before the Movie
What do you know about the American Revolution? (Tap prior knowledge)
What do you want to know about the American Revolution? (Set goals)
During the Movie (P...
Pocahontas Discussion Prompts and Pause Points
Posted by Dana Burnell on
Before the Movie:
What have you heard about Pocahontas? (Tap prior knowledge)
During the Movie (Pause Points):
Stop at the following times in the movie and ask questions or prompt a discu...
What’s New at BrainPOP: March Recap
Posted by jglassman on
With schools closed due to the coronavirus, and students learning from home, BrainPOP has been pulling together resources and ideas to support teachers with distance learning and families with ways to...
