Explain events, procedures, ideas, or concepts in a historical, scientific, or technical text, including what happened and why, based on specific information in the text.

Greek Gods Lesson Plan: Learning About Greek Mythology

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In this lesson plan which is adaptable for grades 5-12, students use BrainPOP resources to explore the gods and goddesses of Greek mythology who were also later worshipped, though renamed by, the Roma...

George Washington Carver Lesson Plan: Peanuts, Agriculture, and Inventions

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In this lesson plan, which is adaptable for grades K-5, students use BrainPOP resources to explore key events in the life of George Washington Carver. Students will also explain the meaning of agricul...

The Columbian Exchange Lesson Plan: Cause and Effect

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In this lesson plan, which is adaptable for grades 3-5, students use BrainPOP resources to explore the reasons Columbus set sail for the New World. Students then investigate the effects that the "disc...

The Environmental Cost of Oil Lesson Plan: How Oil Production Can Impact Oceans

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In this lesson plan, which is adaptable for grades K-5, students use BrainPOP Jr. and/or BrainPOP resources to learn the environmental cost of oil, and that that the ocean is a complex ecosystem that ...

Branches of Government Lesson Plan: The Online LawCraft Game

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In this branches of government lesson plan, which is adaptable for grades 6-12, students use BrainPOP's LawCraft online social studies game to explore the relationship between the three branches of th...

Investigating Types of Erosion Lesson Plan: Gravitational, Wind, and Glacial Erosion

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In this Erosion lesson plan, which is adaptable for grades K-8, students use BrainPOP resources to investigate the different types of erosion: gravitational, wind, and glacial. Students will learn the...

Ancient Egypt Lesson Plan: Introduction to Traditions and History

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In this multi-day lesson plan, which is adaptable for grades K-5, students use BrainPOP Jr. resources to explore basic knowledge of Ancient Egyptian traditions. Students will also become familiar with...

Presidential Powers and Responsibilities Lesson Plan: Executive Command Game

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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 ...