Hip-Hop and Rap Lesson Plan: Change, Continuity, and Context

February 4, 2022
*Click to open and customize your own copy of the Hip-Hop and Rap Lesson Plan.  This lesson accompanies the BrainPOP topic Hip-Hop and Ra...

Continents and Oceans Background Information for Teachers, Parents and Caregivers

July 2, 2018
This page provides information to support educators and families in teaching K-3 students about continents and oceans. It is designed to com...

Asian-American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Discussion Prompts and Pause Points

May 28, 2020
Before the Movie:   In what ways have immigrants contributed to American culture? (Tap prior knowledge) How does your family cel...

Needs and Wants 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 needs and wants. These activiti...

Ancient Egypt Background Information for Teachers and Parents

May 20, 2010
This page contains information to support educators and families in teaching K-3 students about ancient Egypt.  The information is designed ...

Jazz Discussion Prompts & Pause Points

April 29, 2019
Read the movie description that appears below the movie player on the Jazz Topic Page. Then use the following prompts to encourage class dis...

Aztec Civilization Discussion Prompts and Pause Points

November 22, 2019
Before the Movie   What do you know about the Aztec civilization?  (Tap prior knowledge) What do you want to know about the Azt...

St. Patrick’s Day Lesson Plan: Culture

March 10, 2022
*Click to open and customize your own copy of the St. Patrick's Day Lesson Plan.  This lesson accompanies the BrainPOP topic St. Patrick’...

Halloween Discussion Prompts and Pause Points

October 30, 2019
Before the Movie     What are your favorite Halloween traditions?  What do you hope to learn about Halloween?   Duri...

California Missions Discussion Prompts and Pause Points

May 28, 2020
Before the Movie:   Why do you think so many cities and towns in California have Spanish names? (Tap prior knowledge)   Du...