BrainPOP
Get Ready for the Solar Eclipse!
Posted by jglassman on
On Monday August 21, America will witness a total solar eclipse -- the first in the continental U.S. in 38 years!
Observing an eclipse provides students with a breathtaking demonstration of the sun...
BrainPOP at SXSWedu 2018: Cast Your Votes!
Posted by Traci K. on
Shape the SXSWedu line-up! The 2018 conference Panel Picker is officially open, which means you can cast your votes now through August 25th for the sessions you'd most like to see in Austin in March. ...
Hiroshima and Nagasaki Lesson Plan: Make a Newsreel
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In this lesson plan, adaptable for grades 6-12, students explore BrainPOP features and resources about the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, including the events that led up to it and the aftereffect...
Breakout EDU & BrainPOP: Behind-the-Scenes
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Play Designer Michael ‘MKG’ Gi talks about the process of developing Robot Function Funk, a new puzzle for use with My BrainPOP and Breakout EDU.
Our just-launched Breakout EDU game Robot Function...
New Movie: Elie Wiesel
Posted by jglassman on
Last summer, Elie Wiesel's grandchildren reached out to BrainPOP to ask for a movie about their grandfather. We were honored by the request, and a little bit daunted. Animation's strength as a teachin...
Holocaust Lesson Plan: Analyze a Primary Source
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In this lesson plan, adaptable for grades 6-12, students explore BrainPOP resources to learn about one of the most tragic times in history, the Holocaust. They’ll learn about Hitler, what his Nazi pa...
What’s New at BrainPOP: June Recap
Posted by jglassman on
June was a very busy month at BrainPOP and BrainPOP Jr.! Explore these new movies, games, and tools.
New Learning Activities
Creative Coding
Developed with our partner Vidcode, Creative Coding invi...
Mission US: Up from the Dust is now on GameUp
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We're proud to announce the addition of Up from the Dust to our collection of Mission US games. These simulations immerse students in U.S. history through interactive role-playing experiences.
Up f...
National Parks Lesson Plan: Research a National Park
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This lesson plan, adaptable for grades 3-12, invites students to explore BrainPOP resources to learn about America’s National Parks, from the history of why they were established to how they provide s...
Explore National Parks with Tim & Moby
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New Topic on BrainPOP: National Parks
Lace up your hiking boots and join Tim and Moby as they explore the story behind America's breathtaking 85 million acres of land that make up our National Pa...
