April Spotlight on Earth Awareness

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Though we support thinking about the earth everyday, April is officially Earth Awareness Month! Show your love for the planet with our Earth Awareness Spotlight, covering a range of topics including A...
Martin Esterman Math Game Webinar

Multiply the Impact: Martin Esterman’s Newest Math Game

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Originally Recorded March 2014 We recently welcomed Martin Esterman, 2012 National STEM Video Game Challenge winner, for a discussion and to take a look at his newest math game, Multiplication Bloc...

1.3.5 Nouns and Articles Review Lesson Plan

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In the BrainPOP ELL movie, Let's Go Outside (L1U3L5), Ben and Moby are bored and look for something exciting to do outside. In this lesson plan, adaptable for grades K-8, students find details in the ...

1.3.2 Adjectives Lesson Plan

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In the BrainPOP ELL movie, Friends are Fair! (L1U3L2), Ben and Moby watch an exciting basketball game on TV, inspiring them to go outside and play, too. In this lesson, students are introduced to regu...

1.3.3 There is / There are Lesson Plan

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In the BrainPOP ELL movie, There are Monsters! (L1U3L3), Ben and Moby see many things in the park through their telescope, including a few surprises! Using the phrases there is and there are Ben descr...

1.3.2 Plural Nouns Lesson Plan

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In the BrainPOP ELL movie, Friends are Fair! (L1U3L2), Ben and Moby watch an exciting basketball game on TV, inspiring them to go outside and play, too. In this lesson students are introduced to plura...

1.3.1 Definite and Indefinite Articles Lesson Plan

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In the BrainPOP ELL movie, An Egg and an Igloo (L1U3L1), Ben and Moby enjoy a picnic in the park until the weather threatens the day. Ben uses the articles (a / an / the) as he and Moby unpack their l...

1.2.5 Present Progressive Review Lesson Plan

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In the BrainPOP ELL movie, Ben Needs Help (L1U2L5), Ben needs Moby's help moving boxes. But when Moby claims he’s too busy, Ben doesn’t take no for an answer. In this lesson plan, adaptable for grades...

1.2.4 Stative Verbs Lesson Plan

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In the BrainPOP ELL movie, I Love the Poppers! (L1U2L4), Ben and Moby make a big mess while dancing around and  listening to music. When they see Ben’s mom coming home, only Moby can save the day!  In...

1.2.3 Present Progressive (Questions) Lesson Plan

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In the BrainPOP ELL movie, Who’s Making Noise? (L1U2L3), Ben is trying to do homework, but it’s too noisy! In this lesson plan, adaptable for grades K-8, students participate in activities, use images...