July Curriculum Connections + Spotlights

July 2, 2015
School’s out for summer, but that doesn’t mean students can’t squeeze in some summer learning with our spotlights and curriculum connections...

Addition Blocks Math Game

May 29, 2013
Visit the lesson ideas page to find resources for Addition Blocks, a free online math game....

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.  ...

Note Taking With BrainPOP

August 17, 2012
See how a 4th grade class uses BrainPOP movies and activity pages for note taking....

BrainPOP Jr. Tips for Teachers

October 6, 2013
Want to maximize your students' BrainPOP Jr. Learning experience? Try these tips! Screen the movie in advance. Watching the movie before sh...

3.1.1 Endangered Species Lesson Plan

May 20, 2015
In the BrainPOP ELL movie, Endangered Species (L3U1L1), Ben and Moby visit the aquarium where they see endangered species and discuss how pe...

New to GameUp: Refraction

May 22, 2012
There's a new math and science game available on GameUp! In Refraction, students in grades 4-8 have the opportunity to explore light refract...

3.1.1 Make-a-Map Ideas

September 14, 2016
Create a map that illustrates how to form the passive. Make a map about one of the vocabulary words, such as “endangered,” “extinct,”...

BrainPOP, Ecosystems and Habitats

November 3, 2011
Today’s Guest blogger is star BrainPOP user and 3rd grade teacher extraordinaire Maria Montalbano, from P.S. 58 The School of Heroes in Masp...

U.S. Symbols Activities for Kids

May 24, 2010
In this set of activities adaptable for grades K-3, parents and educators will find ideas for teaching about United States symbols. These ac...