Student Animation: Tim, Moby and Winston Churchill!

Posted by SM Bruner on

This student animation about Winston Churchill proves that BrainPOP is much more than a movie and a quiz!  BrainPOP can also be used as inspiration for student animation projects! This animation was p...
Search Shark Internet Search Game

Search Shark Internet Search Game: Vocabulary Strategies

Posted by SM Bruner on

To get the most from this internet search game, review the meaning of the term “keyword” with students prior to Search Shark game play. You may want to project an internet search for the class to see ...
Mine Shaft Math Game on GameUP!

Mine Shaft Math Game: Essential Questions

Posted by SM Bruner on

How can you recognize what strategy to use for a specific problem? What different interpretations can be obtained from a particular pattern or relationship? How does the shape of an object infl...

Addition Blocks Math Game

Posted by SM Bruner on

Visit the lesson ideas page to find resources for Addition Blocks, a free online math game....

Adding with Mental Math Lesson Plan: Addition Blocks Game

Posted by SM Bruner on

In this lesson plan which is adaptable for grades 1-5, students use BrainPOP resources (including a free online interactive game) to practice combining numbers to create target amounts. Students will ...

Lice Background Information for Teachers and Parents

Posted by SM Bruner on

This page contains information to support educators and families in teaching K-3 students the myths and realities about lice.  The information is designed to complement the BrainPOP Jr. movie Lice. It...

Losing a Tooth Background Information for Teachers and Parents

Posted by SM Bruner on

This page contains information to support educators and families in teaching K-3 students about the mouth, gums, jaw and losing teeth!  The information is designed to complement the BrainPOP Jr. movie...

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

Posted by Andrew Gardner on

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...

Johnny Appleseed Background Information for Teachers and Parents

Posted by SM Bruner on

This page contains information to support educators and families in teaching K-3 students about Johnny Appleseed, historical figures and tall tales.  The information is designed to complement the Brai...

U.S. Symbols Background Information for Teachers and Parents

Posted by SM Bruner on

This page contains information to support educators and families in teaching K-3 students about symbols of the United States. The information is designed to complement the BrainPOP Jr. movie U.S. Symb...