Solar System

June 6, 2013
First Graders from Thackston School used BrainPOP Jr. as inspiration for making their own solar system movie.  Most notable, their teacher, ...

Eclipse Lesson Plan: Earth’s Place in the Universe

February 1, 2022
*Click to open and customize your own copy of the Eclipse Lesson Plan. This lesson accompanies the BrainPOP topic Eclipse, and supports t...

‘My Clues’ Blank Flashcards

June 1, 2012
This sheet of blank flashcards is a great resource for learning new vocabulary words. Students can include clues on the flashcards in this g...

Copernicus Lesson Plan: Analyze a Primary Source

January 4, 2017
In this lesson plan, adaptable for grades 4-12, students explore BrainPOP resources to learn about the astronomer and mathematician Nicolaus...

Jupiter Discussion Prompts & Pause Points

February 26, 2019
Read the movie description that appears below the movie player on the Jupiter Topic Page. Then use the following prompts to encourage class ...

Earth Background Information for Teachers, Parents and Caregivers

July 25, 2018
This page provides information to support educators and families in teaching K-3 students about the Earth. It is designed to complement the ...

Saturn Discussion Prompts and Pause Points

January 6, 2020
Before the Movie:   What makes Saturn unique?  What do you want to know about Saturn?    During the Movie (Pause Points...

Winter Holidays Discussion Prompts and Pause Points

December 3, 2019
Before the Movie  Which winter holidays do you celebrate? (Make connections) What is your favorite winter holiday? (Make connections) ...

Planets and Galaxies Lesson Plan: Sizing Up the Universe Interactive Game

March 13, 2018
In this lesson plan which is adaptable for grades 4-8. students use BrainPOP resources (including a free online interactive) to explore the ...