Benjamin Franklin Discussion Prompts and Pause Points

December 19, 2019
Before the Movie: What do you know about Benjamin Franklin? What is he famous for inventing? (Tap prior knowledge)  What else is Frank...

Haudenosaunee Confederacy Discussion Prompts and Pause Points

November 14, 2019
Before the Movie Who do you think the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) are? (Tap prior knowledge)  What would you like to know about the Haude...

Famous Historical Figures Lesson Plan: Who Am I?

August 14, 2011
In this lesson plan, which is adaptable for any grade level, students use BrainPOP resources to explore the life and works of historical fig...

Ideas/Details

June 21, 2012
This Ideas/Details graphic organizer is perfect for recording important ideas and supporting details from any book or text which is multiple...

U.S. History Lesson Plan: Exploring Cause and Effect

August 29, 2011
In this U.S. History lesson plan, which is adaptable for grades 3-12, students select two topics in U.S. history and use BrainPOP resources ...

Thirteen Colonies Background Information for Teachers and Parents

May 24, 2013
This page contains information to support educators and families in teaching K-3 students about the original thirteen colonies of the United...