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WEBINAR CANCELLED: netTrekker Search/Knovation & BrainPOP: Multiple Resources for Multiple Intelligences
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Please be advised that the webinar for today, January 9th at 3:00 PM ET, has been cancelled. Please check back as this webinar will be rescheduled for a later date. We apologize for any inconvenienc...
The Shortest Day of the Year – and the Maya Apocalypse!
Posted by Andrew Gardner on
Why are the days getting shorter? Why is it getting cold in some places and not in others? Why are there seasons? Here in the Northern Hemisphere, December 21st is the shortest day of the year and the...
Attempting to Carry on After the Sandy Hook Tragedy
Posted by Andrew Gardner on
It’s Monday morning, and teachers everywhere are facing the challenge of helping students come to terms with the Sandy Hook tragedy while ensuring they feel safe at school. On top of that, we’re still...
Main Idea Lesson Plan: It’s a Real Life Skill!
Posted by SM Bruner on
In this lesson plan, which is adaptable for grades K-8, students use BrainPOP Jr. and/or BrainPOP resources to explore main idea. Students will practice finding the main idea of popular movies, music ...
A Horrific Day
Posted by Traci K. on
There are no words to convey the horror of today's shootings in Connecticut. Our hearts and our deepest sympathies go out to Sandy Hook Elementary - its students and staff, as well as the families and...
Learning about Blood Through GameUp’s Free Online Games
Posted by SM Bruner on
Are your students learning about blood typing, blood transfusions, or blood sugar? Are they exploring the human immune system or how the circulatory system works? The free collection of science and ma...
Nominations Closing Soon for CoSN’s Annual Awards!
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CoSN is currently accepting nominations for its 2013 Withrow CTO Award and TEAM Award, which recognize leaders and innovators in K-12 education technology. The Withrow CTO Award is given to an outstan...
The Final Countdown to the Election
Posted by Andrew Gardner on
Today is the big day, and BrainPOP is here to help your students understand everything about elections. Our election spotlight page is a terrific portal to begin exploring. From Election Games on Gam...
School May Be Closed, But We’re Here – and Free! – For You
Posted by Traci K. on
Our thoughts are with all of you affected by Hurricane Sandy - may our return to normalcy be safe and quick.
We know how many teachers and students are out of school and house-bound this stormy wee...
Severe Flooding as Hurricane Sandy Hits Land
Posted by Andrew Gardner on
It's day 2 of Hurricane Sandy, the storm has hit land and the flooding is severe. Help explain the natural phenomenon with today's featured movie: Floods on BrainPOP and Fast Land Changes on BrainPOP...
