Maya Civilization Background Information for Teachers and Parents

May 24, 2010
This page contains information to support educators and families in teaching K-3 students about Maya Civilization The information is designe...

Alan Turing Lesson Plan: Crack a Secret Code

November 29, 2016
In this lesson plan, adaptable for grades 3-12, students explore BrainPOP resources to learn about Alan Turing, an English mathematician who...

Underground Railroad Lesson Plan: Time, Continuity, and Change

February 15, 2022
*Click to open and customize your own copy of the Underground Railroad Lesson Plan.  This lesson accompanies the BrainPOP topic Undergrou...

World War II Discussion Prompts and Pause Points

June 4, 2019
Read the movie description that appears below the movie player on the World War II Topic Page. Then use the following prompts to encourage c...

Slavery Lesson Plan: Time, Continuity, and Change

August 16, 2022
*Click to open and customize your own copy of the Slavery Lesson Plan.  This lesson accompanies the BrainPOP topic Slavery, and supports ...

Japanese-American Incarceration Lesson Plan: Time, Continuity, and Change

May 12, 2022
*Click to open and customize your own copy of the Japanese-American Incarceration Lesson Plan.  This lesson accompanies the BrainPOP topi...

George Washington Background Information for Teachers and Parents

May 23, 2010
This page contains information to support educators and families in teaching K-3 students about George Washington. The information is design...

New Movie: Hiroshima and Nagasaki

August 13, 2012
You've come to expect BrainPOP movies to explain concepts and ideas with clarity, depth and respect. These qualities are especially importan...

Memorial Day Discussion Prompts & Pause Points

May 20, 2019
Read the movie description that appears below the movie player on the Memorial Day Topic Page. Then use the following prompts to encourage c...