Research Skills Lesson Plan: Be a BrainPOP Expert

June 5, 2011
In this research skills lesson plan, which is adaptable for grades K-8, students use BrainPOP and/or BrainPOP Jr. resources to conduct indep...

Dinosaurs Discussion Prompts and Pause Points

June 25, 2019
Read the movie description that appears below the movie player on the Dinosaurs Topic Page. Then use the following prompts to encourage clas...

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...

‘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...

Day of the Dead Discussion Prompts and Pause Points

September 13, 2019
Before the Movie What are the holidays in your culture that honor the dead? (Tap prior knowledge) What do you hope to learn about Día de...

Harlem Renaissance Discussion Prompts and Pause Points

February 25, 2021
Before the Movie Who are some Black American artists, musicians, or writers you know? (Tap prior knowledge) Why do you think it is impor...

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...

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...

Native American Traditions Discussion Prompts and Pause Points

March 12, 2021
Before the Movie What Native American nations do you know of? What do you know about them? (Tap prior knowledge)   During the Movie (Pa...

Civil War Lesson Plan: Exploring the Real Issues

June 8, 2012
In this lesson plan, which is adaptable for grades 3-8, students use BrainPOP resources to explore the major issues associated with the Civi...