Stock Market Discussion Prompts and Pause Points

February 2, 2021
Before the Movie What do you know about the stock market? (Tap prior knowledge) What do you hope to learn about the stock market?? (Set ...

Supreme Court Discussion Prompts & Pause Points

March 25, 2019
Read the movie description that appears below the movie player on the Supreme Court Topic Page. Then use the following prompts to encourage ...

Branches of Government Discussion Prompts and Pause Points

October 6, 2020
Before the Movie: What do you think are the branches of the US Government? (Tap prior knowledge) Why might it be important to divide t...

Parliamentary System Lesson Plan: Determining a Government for a New Country

October 4, 2016
In this lesson plan, adaptable for grades 6-12, students explore BrainPOP resources to discover what a parliamentary system of government is...

Presidential Powers and Responsibilities Lesson Plan: Executive Command Game

June 7, 2012
In this Executive Command game lesson plan, which is adaptable for grades 6-12, students use BrainPOP resources to explore presidential powe...

iCivics Success- Research Supports Gaming in the Classroom

July 20, 2012
The popularity of gaming in the classroom is rapidly growing and more studies are proving that it’s not just fun, it actually helps students...

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...

President Background Information for Teachers and Parents

May 24, 2010
This page contains information to support educators and families in teaching K-3 students about the President. The information is designed t...

Illegal Drugs Background Information for Teachers and Parents

May 23, 2013
It is likely that many children have heard or read about drugs in the news or at school. Some may have seen drugs in their communities. It i...