Using BrainPOP Jr. to teach about nouns

April 10, 2015
This screencast shares a variety of ways teachers can use the free BrainPOP Jr. movie "Nouns" to help K-3 students understand different type...

Discovering Digital Tools for Learning With Graphite.org

November 15, 2013
Pinpointing the best digital tools for your students can be pretty overwhelming. Thankfully, there’s Graphite.org, a free service from the n...

Juneteenth Discussion Prompts and Pause Points

February 16, 2021
Before the Movie What do you know about the Emancipation Proclamation? (Tap prior knowledge) Why do you think the news that enslaved peo...

Basketball Discussion Prompts & Pause Points

March 19, 2019
Read the movie description that appears below the movie player on the Basketball Topic Page. Then use the following prompts to encourage cla...

Helping Kids Understand the Tulsa Race Massacre

May 28, 2021
NOTE: We strongly suggest previewing the Tulsa Race Massacre movie before watching it with students as it describes acts of racist violence....

Tynker Sketch Racer Computer Programming Game

December 6, 2013
Visit the lesson ideas page to find resources for Tynker: Sketch Racer, a free online computer programming game....

Tynker Lost in Space Computer Programming Game

December 6, 2013
Visit the lesson ideas page to find resources for Tynker: Lost in Space, a free online computer programming game....

Meaning of Beep Release

November 16, 2016
Go behind the scenes with BrainPOP! This video explores the ways we collaborate with teachers, students, and organizations like Institute of...

How Soap Works Discussion Prompts and Pause Points

May 11, 2020
Before the Movie:   Why do you think it’s important to wash your hands regularly? (Tap prior knowledge) Why do you think you nee...