Alexander Hamilton Discussion Prompts and Pause Points

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Before the Movie What do you know about Alexander Hamilton?  (Tap prior knowledge) What do you hope to learn about Alexander Hamilton? (Set goals)   During the Movie (Pause Points) Stop ...

Nikola Tesla Lesson Plan: Produce an Advertisement

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In this lesson plan, adaptable for grades 3-8, students explore BrainPOP resources to learn about Nikola Tesla, the Serbian-American scientist and inventor who made groundbreaking contributions in the...

Variables Discussion Prompts and Pause Points

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Before the Movie What do you know about computer coding? (Tap prior knowledge; Tap background knowledge) What do you hope to learn about coding? (Setting Goals)   During the Movie (Pause ...

Concept Mapping Discussion Prompts and Pause Points

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Read the movie description that appears below the movie player on the Concept Mapping Topic Page. Then use the following prompts to encourage class discussion before, during, and after watching the mo...

Nonstandard Measurement Background Information for Teachers, Parents, and Caregivers

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This page provides information to support educators and families when teaching K-3 students about nonstandard measurement. It is designed to complement the Nonstandard Measurement topic on BrainPOP Jr...

Anne Frank Discussion Prompts & Pause Points

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Before the Movie What do you know about Anne Frank? (Tap prior knowledge) What can you tell about Anne Frank’s character from the movie description? (Draw conclusions; Identify character traits)...

Emotions Lesson Plan: Emotions Charades

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In this lesson plan, adaptable for grades K-3, students watch the BrainPOP Jr. movie Emotions and explore related resources to learn how to recognize our own emotions, and how being mindful of them ca...

BrainPOP Active Viewing Strategies

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Watch this short video for creative and fun ways to actively engage your students while watching a BrainPOP movie....

Stress Discussion Prompts & Pause Points

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Read the movie description that appears below the movie player on the Stress Topic Page. Then use the following prompts to encourage class discussion before, during, and after watching the movie. &...

Nanotechnology Discussion Prompts & Pause Points

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Read the movie description that appears below the movie player on the Nanotechnology Topic Page. Then use the following prompts to encourage class discussion before, during, and after watching the mov...