Social Studies
Civil War Lesson Plan: Exploring the Real Issues
Posted by allisyn on
In this lesson plan, which is adaptable for grades 3-8, students use BrainPOP resources to explore the major issues associated with the Civil War (e.g. slavery, states’ rights, South seceded from the ...
Harlem Renaissance Lesson Plan: Creating Interactive Presentations and Non-Fiction Comics
Posted by alanaw on
In this lesson plan, which is adaptable for grades 3-12, students use BrainPOP resources to research, evaluate, and synthesize information about the Harlem Renaissance from a variety of resources. Stu...
Presidential Powers and Responsibilities Lesson Plan: Executive Command Game
Posted by alanaw on
In this Executive Command game lesson plan, which is adaptable for grades 6-12, students use BrainPOP resources to explore presidential powers and responsibilities. Students will also apply knowledge ...
Bill of Rights Lesson Plan: Debate the Amendments
Posted by allisyn on
In this lesson plan, which is adaptable for grades 6-12, students use BrainPOP resources to gain familiarity with the U.S. Bill of Rights. Students will determine how the Bill of Rights is relevant to...
The Electoral Process Lesson Plan: Choosing the President of the US
Posted by allisyn on
In this two-day electoral process lesson plan, which is adaptable for grades 6 through 8, students use BrainPOP resources to explore the full process of the presidential election. Students will analyz...
Debates and Mock Election Lesson Plan: Battle for the Presidency
Posted by allisyn on
In this debates and mock election lesson plan, which is adaptable for grades 3 through 5, students use BrainPOP resources to explore the differences between the Democratic and Republican political par...
Ancient Civilizations of Latin America Lesson Plan: Inca, Maya, and Aztec Civilizations
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In this lesson plan for grade 6 through 12, students use BrainPOP resources to learn and synthesize information about the ancient civilizations of Latin America. They will create a three circle Venn d...
Charlie Brown on BrainPOP?
Posted by Andrew Gardner on
Well, no, not really, but two of our recently introduced topics to BrainPOP's ever expanding library seem to reference everyone's favorite "good man." Based on Bailey's letter requesting an explanat...
Guest Blogger Kristin Kowalski on IPads, Autism and BrainPOP
Posted by Andrew Gardner on
A few weeks ago I was combing the web for information about BrainPOP and came across a mention of Kristin Kowalski, an arts teacher from Ohio. I reached out to see what she had to say about using Bra...
See iCivics in Action
Posted by SM Bruner on
If you've heard about BrainPOP's collection of free online games but haven't had a chance to check it out, here's an easy way to see what GameUp has to offer! In this screencast, we take you on a brie...
