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...

Abraham Lincoln Discussion Prompts and Pause Points

July 26, 2019
Before the Movie What do you know about Abraham Lincoln? (Tap prior knowledge) What do you hope to learn about Abraham Lincoln? (Set goa...

Franklin D. Roosevelt Discussion Prompts and Pause Points

January 29, 2020
Before the Movie What do you know about Franklin D. Roosevelt (FDR)? (Activate prior knowledge)  What do you hope to learn about FDR? (S...

Thanksgiving 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 history and customs of the Thanksgiving ...

Texas Revolution Discussion Prompts and Pause Points

March 1, 2021
Before the Movie:   Why do you think that Texas is called the Lone Star state? (Tap prior knowledge)   During the Movie (P...

Causes of the American Revolution Lesson Plan: U.S. History

September 2, 2021
This lesson accompanies the BrainPOP topic Causes of the American Revolution, and supports the standard of analyzing the economic, intellectual, and cultural forces that contributed to the war. Students demonstrate understanding through a variety of creative projects....

Lewis and Clark Background Information for Teachers and Parents

May 28, 2010
This page contains information to support educators and families in teaching K-3 students about Lewis and Clark. The information is designed...

Causes of the American Revolution Discussion Prompts & Pause Points

March 2, 2019
Read the movie description that appears below the movie player on the Causes of the American Revolution Topic Page. Then use the following p...

American Revolution Discussion Prompts and Pause Points

October 20, 2019
Before the Movie   What do you know about the American Revolution?  What do you want to know about the American Revolution? &...

Abraham Lincoln Activities for Kids

May 22, 2010
In this set of activities adaptable for grades K-3, parents and educators will find ideas for teaching about Abraham Lincoln. These activiti...