Primary Sources for All Black History Topics

February 2, 2015
We're thrilled to announce that all 11 topics in our Black History spotlight include primary sources! Black History Month is an ideal opp...

Vocabulary Development Lesson Plan: Using a Word Map

August 26, 2018
Students explore and make connections between terms and concepts associated with a BrainPOP topic.  ...

Spotlights: Black History and U.S. Presidents

February 13, 2015
This month, our Spotlights explore Black History and U.S. Presidents! Check out our movie topic pages on Barack Obama, Civil Rights, Bro...

Helping Kids Understand the Black Lives Matter Movement

June 30, 2020
The accompanying blog post for our Black Lives Matter Protests movie provides guidance and strategies for teaching this topic.  The follo...

Spotlight: Black History Month

February 10, 2011
From the Underground Railroad and Frederick Douglass to Malcolm X, Martin Luther King, Jr. and everything in between, our Spotlight: Bla...

Juneteenth Lesson Plan: U.S. History

June 17, 2021
*Click to open and customize your own copy of the Juneteenth Lesson Plan. This lesson accompanies the BrainPOP topic Juneteenth, and supp...

Famous Historical Figures Lesson Plan: Who Am I?

August 14, 2011
In this lesson plan, which is adaptable for any grade level, students use BrainPOP resources to explore the life and works of historical fig...

Ruby Bridges Background Information for Teachers, Parents, and Caregivers

February 23, 2018
This page provides information to support educators and families in teaching K-3 students about Ruby Bridges. It is designed to complement t...

Civil Rights Lesson Plan: Tracking History Through Timelines

June 6, 2012
In this Civil Rights lesson plan, which is adaptable for grades 3 through 5, students use BrainPOP resources to develop an understanding of ...

Demo Observations

May 31, 2012
This Demo Observations graphic organizer is a useful tool to guide students in thinking deeply and to record their scientific observations. ...