Clara Barton Background Information for Teachers, Parents, and Caregivers

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This page provides information to support educators and families in teaching K-3 students about Clara Barton. It is designed to complement the Clara Barton topic page on BrainPOP Jr. Explain to stu...

Jane Goodall Discussion Prompts & Pause Points

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Before the Movie What are some jobs that work with animals? (Tap prior knowledge) What do you know about chimpanzees? (Tap prior knowledge)   During the Movie (Pause Points) Stop at the ...

Plot Lesson Plan: Bring a Story Plot to Life

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In this lesson plan, adaptable for grades 4-12, students watch the BrainPOP movie Plot and explore the other features in this topic to learn what a plot is, how its constructed, and what keeps readers...

Malala Discussion Prompts & Pause Points

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Before the Movie What do you think a human rights activist does? (Predict; Tap prior knowledge) How would you feel if you weren’t allowed to go to school? (Make connections)    During the...

Race to Ratify Extension Activities

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Make your students’ game play more meaningful with these extension and assessment activities  designed specifically for Race to Ratify by our partner, iCivics. Find additional resources to support ...

Race to Ratify Game Guide

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Download this teacher Game Guide provided by our partner, iCivics, for learning objectives, big ideas, steps for how to play, screen guide & tips, discussion questions, and activity ideas. Find ad...

Race to Ratify SnapThought Prompts

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Have your students signed up for individual accounts? If you have a school-wide subscription to BrainPOP, students will be able to use our SnapThought ® tool to play Race to Ratify. The SnapThought...

Race to Ratify: History Files

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The History Files support teaching the game by providing helpful vocabulary, a timeline of ratification, research, and additional ideas for classroom activities....

Race to Ratify Lesson Plan: Race to Ratify Game

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In this lesson plan, adaptable for grades 5-12, students play a game called Race to Ratify that brings them back in time to 1787 and into the heated national debate between the Federalists and Anti-Fe...

Jupiter Lesson Plan: Produce a Travelogue

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In this lesson plan, adaptable for grades 3-12, students watch the BrainPOP movie Jupiter to learn all about the largest planet in the solar system, from the mysterious substance at its core to the do...