Science
Magnetism Lesson Plan: Create a Thinking Map
Posted by SM Bruner on
In this lesson plan which is adaptable for grades 3-8, students use BrainPOP resources (including the Make-A-Map tool) to explore magnetism, and create a thinking map....
Helping to Build a “Nation of Makers”
Posted by Traci K. on
We’re so proud to announce our involvement with the National Week of Making, celebrating the builders, creators, designers, and problem solvers among us! Running today through June 18th, the National ...
Scientific Method Lesson Plan: Testing Greek Architecture
Posted by SM Bruner on
In this lesson plan which is adaptable for grades 4-8, students practice using the scientific method by studying Greek architecture and testing out which column shape is the strongest....
Latitude and Longitude Differentiated Lesson Plan
Posted by SM Bruner on
In this lesson plan which is adaptable for grades 3-5, students will use BrainPOP resources to explore latitude and longitude in differentiated activities....
Differentiated Lesson Plan on the Scientific Method
Posted by SM Bruner on
In this differentiated lesson plan for grades 2-4, students will explore the scientific method using BrainPOP, BrainPOP Jr., and BrainPOP ELL resources....
Ebola Education: Establish Factual Understanding and Ease Student Fears
Posted by Andrew Gardner on
Media coverage of the recent Ebola outbreak has been inescapable. Though the images and stories have been scary, it's important not to let fear and panic spread faster than the virus itself! To help ...
Teaching Science and Formative Assessment: POPstar Robert Miller
Posted by cemignano on
Originally Recorded April 2014
POPstar Robert Miller – an award-winning 5th-grade science teacher – hosts this interactive workshop covering inquiry-based science curriculum; the creative use of vi...
Insects make their Debut on BrainPOP Jr.
Posted by Andrew Gardner on
Scientists have found about a million species of insects! In this new science movie, Annie and Moby explore insects and their different traits. You'll find out about insects’ anatomy, behavior, life c...
April Spotlight on Earth Awareness
Posted by Andrew Gardner on
Though we support thinking about the earth everyday, April is officially Earth Awareness Month! Show your love for the planet with our Earth Awareness Spotlight, covering a range of topics including A...
STEM Lesson Plans
Posted by SM Bruner on
BrainPOP's STEM collection highlights topics from Energy Sources and Digital Animation to Electric Circuits and Statistics. Lesson plans for these topics and more are all included in this STEM lesson ...
