Jim Crow Discussion Prompts and Pause Points

June 3, 2020
Before the Movie: What do you think “separate but equal” means? (Tap prior knowledge) What do you know about segregation? (Tap prior kno...

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...

President Activities for Kids

May 24, 2008
In this set of activities adaptable for grades K-3, parents and educators will find ideas for teaching about the president. These activities...

Branches of Government Background Information for Teachers and Parents

May 21, 2010
This page contains information to support educators and families in teaching K-3 students about the branches of government.  The information...

Abraham Lincoln Background Information for Teachers and Parents

May 22, 2010
This page contains information to support educators and families in teaching K-3 students about Abraham Lincoln.  The information is designe...

President Lesson Plan: Power, Authority, and Governance

December 23, 2022
*Click to open and customize your own copy of the President Lesson Plan.  This lesson accompanies the BrainPOP Jr. topic President, and s...

President Background Information for Teachers and Parents

May 24, 2010
This page contains information to support educators and families in teaching K-3 students about the President. The information is designed t...

Family and Homeschool Activities: Susan B. Anthony

May 22, 2008
These family and homeschool activities are designed to complement the Susan B. Anthony topic on BrainPOP Jr. Create a Coin If possible, sh...

50 Years Later: Reflecting on the Life of President John F. Kennedy

November 21, 2013
Fifty years ago today, Americans were jolted by the news that their popular 46-year-old President, John Fitzgerald Kennedy, had been shot an...

Celebrate Presidents’ Day All Week BrainPOP Style!

February 15, 2016
Celebrate Presidents' Day all month long with BrainPOP and BrainPOP Jr movies and games! Presidential Movies The U.S. Presidents unit on B...