Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects to answer a question (including a self-generated question) or solve a problem; narrow or broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation.

Reproductive System and Personal Health Lesson Plan: Urban Legends Debunked

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In this lesson plan, which is adaptable for grades 6-12, students identify urban legends surrounding the reproductive system, hygiene, adolescence, and/or personal health. Students then use BrainPOP a...

Student Gamers Lesson Plan: Evaluating Video Games

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In this Student Gamers lesson plan, which is adaptable for grades 6-12, students use BrainPOP resources to explore the role of a video game test. Students will create their own evaluations for video g...

Author Studies with BrainPOP Lesson Plan: Choose Your Favorite Writer!

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In this author studies lesson plan, which is adaptable for any grade level, students use BrainPOP resources to explore the life and works of their favorite writer. Students will read two or more books...

Eyes Lesson Plan: How Do We See?

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In this lesson plan, which is adaptable for grades 4-12, students use BrainPOP resources to explore how the human eye functions. Students will watch a brief movie on the eye and complete a set of grap...

Harlem Renaissance Lesson Plan: Creating Interactive Presentations and Non-Fiction Comics

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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...

Researching and Identifying Cnidarians Lesson Plan: Jellyfish, Coral, Anemone, Hydra, and Man-of-War

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In this lesson plan, which is adaptable for grades 6-12, students use BrainPOP resources to gain familiarity with the phylum of cnidarians. Students will research and communicate scientific informatio...

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...

1960s Folk Music Lesson Plan: The Influence and Social Impact of Music

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In this lesson plan, which is adaptable for grades 9 through 12, students use BrainPOP resources explore the social impact folk music had on the 1960s. Students will discuss the main ideas and people ...

Diseases, Injuries, and Conditions Lesson Plan: Raising Health Awareness

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In this lesson plan, which is adaptable for grades 3-12, students take part in a hands-on activity to explore the difference between diseases, injuries, and conditions. Students then select a disease,...

Musical Genres and Instruments Lesson Plan: Learning and Making Music

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In this musical genres lesson plan, which is adaptable for grades K-8, students use BrainPOP resources to conduct independent and/or collaborative research on a selected musical topic. Students will s...