Light Background Information for Teachers, Parents and Caregivers

July 25, 2018
This page provides information to support educators and families in teaching K-3 students about light. It is designed to complement the Ligh...

Family and Homeschool Activities: Nonstandard Measurement

June 13, 2019
These family and homeschool activities are designed to complement the Nonstandard Measurement topic on BrainPOP Jr. Measurement I Spy Play...

Science Skills Lesson Plan: Nature of Science

August 24, 2022
*Click to open and customize your own copy of the Science Skills Lesson Plan. This lesson accompanies the BrainPOP Jr. topic Science Skil...

Heat Transfer Discussion Prompts and Pause Points

May 8, 2020
Before the Movie: Why do you think hot things, like food, cool down? (Predict) What do you think causes a cup of coffee to cool down if yo...

Facts and Opinions Background Information for Teachers, Parents, and Caregivers

October 19, 2017
This page contains information to support educators and families in teaching grade K-3 students about fact and opinion. Designed to compleme...

Family and Homeschool Activities for Teaching About Facts and Opinions

November 28, 2017
These family and homeschool activities are designed to complement the BrainPOP Jr. Facts and Opinions topic page, which includes a movie, qu...

Mars Discussion Prompts and Pause Points

December 27, 2019
Before the Movie:   What do you know about Mars? Why do you think humans have always been fascinated by Mars?    During...

Saturn Discussion Prompts and Pause Points

January 6, 2020
Before the Movie:   What makes Saturn unique?  What do you want to know about Saturn?    During the Movie (Pause Points...

Snowflakes Discussion Prompts and Pause Points

January 12, 2020
Before the Movie What do you know about snowflakes and how they form? (Tap prior knowledge) What is something new you hope to learn abou...

How Soap Works Discussion Prompts and Pause Points

May 11, 2020
Before the Movie:   Why do you think it’s important to wash your hands regularly? (Tap prior knowledge) Why do you think you nee...