RIP Sally Ride

July 24, 2012
The world lost a true pioneer yesterday. Sally Ride, who flew through space in 1983, died of pancreatic cancer. Though most well known as an...

Tynker 15 Block Challenge Computer Programming Game

December 6, 2013
Visit the lesson ideas page to find resources for 15 Block Challenge, a free online computer programming game....

Space Flight Discussion Prompts and Pause Points

July 29, 2019
Read the movie description that appears below the movie player on the Space Flight Topic Page. Then use the following prompts to encourage c...

Distance Learning Tips 

May 6, 2020
Right now, millions of students (and teachers) are adjusting to remote learning. Learning from home can be challenging for students. It's to...

CodeMonkey Learning Game

January 11, 2013
Visit the Lesson Ideas page to find resources for Code Monkey, a free online technology game from Code Monkey Studios....

Mae Jemison Background Information for Teachers, Parents, and Caregivers

June 3, 2021
This page provides information to support educators and families when teaching K-3 students about the astronaut Mae Jemison. It is designed ...

Albert Einstein Lesson Plan: Individuals’ Contributions and Identities

June 16, 2022
*Click to open and customize your own copy of the Albert Einstein Lesson Plan. This lesson accompanies the BrainPOP topic Albert Einstein...

Jupiter Lesson Plan: Earth’s Place in the Universe

December 21, 2021
*Click to open and customize your own copy of the Jupiter Lesson Plan.  This lesson accompanies the BrainPOP topic Jupiter, and supports ...

Tynker Lost in Space Computer Programming Game

December 6, 2013
Visit the lesson ideas page to find resources for Tynker: Lost in Space, a free online computer programming game....

Solar System Game Lesson Plan: Build and Learn

March 13, 2018
In this solar system lesson plan, which is adaptable for grades 3-8, students use BrainPOP resources to define a celestial body and explain ...