Mission US: A Cheyenne Odyssey – Social Studies Lesson Plan

January 15, 2017
In this social studies lesson plan, which is adaptable for grades 5-9, students will use BrainPOP resources (including a Cheyenne Odyssey on...

Presidential Powers and Responsibilities Lesson Plan: Executive Command Game

June 7, 2012
In this Executive Command game lesson plan, which is adaptable for grades 6-12, students use BrainPOP resources to explore presidential powe...

Supreme Court Lesson Plan: Government

April 4, 2022
*Click to open and customize your own copy of the Supreme Court Lesson Plan. This lesson accompanies the BrainPOP topic Supreme Court, an...

Do I Have a Right? Social Studies Game

April 4, 2014
Visit the lesson ideas page to find resources for Do I Have a Right?, a free online civics and social studies game....

Branches of Government Discussion Prompts and Pause Points

October 6, 2020
Before the Movie: What do you think are the branches of the US Government? (Tap prior knowledge) Why might it be important to divide t...

Presidential Power Lesson Plan: Power, Authority, and Governance

February 3, 2023
*Click to open and customize your own copy of the Presidential Power Lesson Plan. This lesson accompanies the BrainPOP topic Presidential...

Wangari Maathai Lesson Plan: Individual’s Contributions

February 14, 2022
*Click to open and customize your own copy of the Wangari Maathai Lesson Plan.  This lesson accompanies the BrainPOP topic Wangari Maatha...

Local and State Governments Background Information for Teachers and Parents

May 28, 2010
This page contains information to support educators and families in teaching K-3 students about local and state governments. The information...

Bill of Rights Lesson Plan: Government

August 2, 2022
*Click to open and customize your own copy of the Bill of Rights Lesson Plan. This lesson accompanies the BrainPOP topic Bill of Rights, ...

Queen Elizabeth II Lesson Plan: Civic and Political Institutions

July 7, 2023
*Click to open and customize your own copy of the Queen Elizabeth II Lesson Plan. This lesson accompanies the BrainPOP topic Queen Elizab...