Inventions Lesson Plan: The Origins of Computers and Other Technology

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In this lesson plan which is adaptable for grades 6-8, students use BrainPOP resources to explore the origins of computers and how they have changed our lives and affected other inventions....

Literacy Skills with Moby Lesson Plan: Exploring Letters and Letter Sounds

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In this literary skills lesson plan, which is adaptable for grades K-3, students use BrainPOP Jr. resources to develop emerging literacy skills. The lesson plan explains a variety of different ways th...

Virtual Labs: Testing for Corn Mold Mycotoxins Lesson Plan

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This lesson plan accompanies Virtual Labs: Testing for Corn Mold Mycotoxins, which is adaptable for grades 8-12. This interactive lab challenges students to use UV light to detect mold on corn, then t...

BrainPOP Inspires Student Animation Projects

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Guest Blogger Cheryl Phillips in an Instructional Technology Resource Teacher in Prince William County Public Schools, VA.  In today's guest blog post, Cheryl shares how BrainPOP is now inspiring her ...

Peer Pressure – BrainPOP’s Newest Topic

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Peer Pressure is a part of growing up, and BrainPOP wants to help students better understand its effects. As you get older, you’ll find yourself spending less time around your parents, and more time a...

Author Studies with BrainPOP Lesson Plan: Choose Your Favorite Writer!

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In this author studies lesson plan, which is adaptable for any grade level, students use BrainPOP resources to explore the life and works of their favorite writer. Students will read two or more books...

Virtual Labs: Gram Staining Lesson Plan

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In this lesson plan which is adaptable for grades 6-12, students explore bacteria, pasteurization, and food safety in a virtual lab. Students learn how bacteria can be helpful and harmful to the human...

Brown v. Board of Education Lesson Plan: Compare and Contrast with Plessy vs. Ferguson

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In this lesson plan, students learn about the landmark Brown v. Board of Education Supreme Court case and conduct a comparison to the judgements in Plessy v. Ferguson.   ...
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BrainPOP Educators Has a New Look

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BrainPOP Educators has a new look! We've simplified our homepage to provide you with the most useful resources and information - from our favorite "featured resources" to direct access to lesson plans...
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English Games (ELA) and The Sports Network 2!

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BrainPOP is thrilled to introduce a new category of free English Language Arts (ELA) games! When you visit the main GameUp page, you'll now see an "English Games" button which takes you to our growing...