Family and Homeschool Activities for Teaching About Mae Jemison

June 3, 2021
These family and homeschool activities are designed to complement the Mae Jemison topic on BrainPOP Jr. When I Grow Up, I Want to be... ...

Tips and Activities for Using Phet Simulations

June 23, 2016
Following are activity suggestions and tips from PhET to use in conjunction with the interactive simulations. Creating PhET Interactive S...

Planets and Galaxies Lesson Plan: Sizing Up the Universe Interactive Game

March 13, 2018
In this lesson plan which is adaptable for grades 4-8. students use BrainPOP resources (including a free online interactive) to explore the ...

Gravity Background Information for Teachers, Parents and Caregivers

July 25, 2018
This page provides information to support educators and families in teaching K-3 students about gravity. It is designed to complement the Gr...

Plate Tectonics Discussion Prompts and Pause Points

August 26, 2019
Before the Movie What do you know about plate tectonics? (Make connections) What do you hope to learn about plate tectonics? (Set goals)...

What are Martians?

August 6, 2012
To celebrate the successful landing of Curiosity, NASA's latest Mars Rover, our featured movie of the day is Mars! When asked, "What are mar...

Family and Homeschool Activities: Mars

July 23, 2018
These family and homeschool activities are designed to complement the Mars topic on BrainPOP Jr. Life on Other Planets Scientists have...

Arctic Habitats Background Information for Teachers and Families

May 20, 2013
This page contains information to support educators and families in teaching K-3 students about Arctic habitats.  The information is designe...

Sun Movie Background Information for Teachers, Parents and Caregivers

July 25, 2018
This page provides information to support educators and families in teaching K-3 students about the sun. It is designed to complement the Su...

Demo Observations

May 31, 2012
This Demo Observations graphic organizer is a useful tool to guide students in thinking deeply and to record their scientific observations. ...