Guest Blogger: On Martin Luther King Jr.

Posted by SM Bruner on

Guest Blogger Laura Candler was a teacher in Fayetteville, North Carolina for over 30 years. She has presented educational workshops to teachers around the country for over 12 years. She's the author ...

Contest – GameUp Lesson Plans

Posted by allisyn on

Have you checked out our new GameUp offerings? Game-based learning adds a new way to engage students, and we're so excited about the expanding collection of educational games here at BrainPOP! Brai...

U.S. History Lesson Plan: Exploring Cause and Effect

Posted by SM Bruner on

In this U.S. History lesson plan, which is adaptable for grades 3-12, students select two topics in U.S. history and use BrainPOP resources to explore the relationship between those topics. Students w...

Probability and Data Analysis Lesson Plan: What Are the Chances?

Posted by SM Bruner on

In this probability and data analysis lesson plan, students review these skills throughout a unit of study. Students then create a paper-based or digital activity that challenges classmates to apply d...

Musical Genres and Instruments Lesson Plan: Learning and Making Music

Posted by SM Bruner on

In this musical genres lesson plan, which is adaptable for grades K-8, students use BrainPOP resources to conduct independent and/or collaborative research on a selected musical topic. Students will s...

Animals Lesson Plan: Diversity of Life

Posted by SM Bruner on

In this animals lesson plan, which is adaptable for grades 3-12, students explore various types of animals and their classification. Students then create a collaborative BrainPOP-based lesson to teach...

Health, Fitness, and Nutrition Lesson Plan: Create a PSA to Fight Obesity

Posted by SM Bruner on

In this lesson plan, which is adaptable for grades 3-12, students use BrainPOP resources (along with print, web, and/or community resources) to explore one area of health, fitness, or nutrition. Stude...

Famous Historical Figures Lesson Plan: Who Am I?

Posted by SM Bruner on

In this lesson plan, which is adaptable for any grade level, students use BrainPOP resources to explore the life and works of historical figures. Students will research their selected historical figur...

Famous Artists and Musicians Lesson Plan: Who Inspires YOU?

Posted by SM Bruner on

In this artists and musicians lesson plan, which is adaptable for any grade level, students use BrainPOP or BrainPOP Jr. resources to explore the life and works of a self-selected musician or artist. ...

Fitness Lesson Plan: Create a Public Service Announcement About Exercise!

Posted by on

In this fitness lesson plan, which is adaptable for grades K through 3, students use BrainPOP Jr. resources to explore the importance of exercise in keeping the body fit. Students will identify ways t...