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Lesson Plan: Write Your Own BrainPOP Script!

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Having students compose their own scripts for BrainPOP is a great way to help them synthesize information about any curriculum topic or skill that they’re studying. It's especially useful for help...

U.S. History Lesson Plan: Exploring Cause and Effect

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In this U.S. History lesson plan, which is adaptable for grades 3-12, students select two topics in U.S. history and use BrainPOP resources to explore the relationship between those topics. Students w...

Algebra Lesson Plan: Experimenting With Slope and Intercept

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In this lesson plan, which is adaptable for grades 4-8, students will experiment with slope and intercept using games, sports, and deduction....

Ratios, Proportion, and Percents Lesson Plan: Making Real-World Connections

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In this lesson plan, which is adaptable for grades 4-8, students use BrainPOP resources to define and give examples of ratios, proportion, and percents. Students then solve word problems and equations...

Algebra Lesson Plan: Create a Linear Equations Poster

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In this lesson plan, which is adaptable for grades 4-8, students use BrainPOP resources to practice applying knowledge of distance, rate, and time to real-world problem solving. Students will also gra...

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,...

Algebra Concepts and Inequalities Lesson Plan: Height Versus Arm Span

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In this lesson plan, which is adaptable for grades 4-8, students use BrainPOP resources to explore inequalities and other related algebra concepts. Students design and conduct an investigation in orde...

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...

Animals Lesson Plan: Diversity of Life

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In this animals lesson plan, which is adaptable for grades 3-12, students explore various types of animals and their classification. Students then create a collaborative BrainPOP-based lesson to teach...

Health, Fitness, and Nutrition Lesson Plan: Create a PSA to Fight Obesity

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In this lesson plan, which is adaptable for grades 3-12, students use BrainPOP resources (along with print, web, and/or community resources) to explore one area of health, fitness, or nutrition. Stude...