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. ...

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 ...

Solar System

June 6, 2013
First Graders from Thackston School used BrainPOP Jr. as inspiration for making their own solar system movie.  Most notable, their teacher, ...

Eclipse Lesson Plan: Earth’s Place in the Universe

February 1, 2022
*Click to open and customize your own copy of the Eclipse Lesson Plan. This lesson accompanies the BrainPOP topic Eclipse, and supports t...

Copernicus Lesson Plan: Analyze a Primary Source

January 4, 2017
In this lesson plan, adaptable for grades 4-12, students explore BrainPOP resources to learn about the astronomer and mathematician Nicolaus...

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...

Jupiter Lesson Plan: Earth’s Place in the Universe

December 21, 2021
*Click to open and customize your own copy of the Jupiter Lesson Plan.  This lesson accompanies the BrainPOP topic Jupiter, and supports ...

Eclipse Lesson Plan: Make a Pinhole Camera

August 10, 2017
In this lesson plan, adaptable for grades 3-8, students explore BrainPOP resources to learn about what an eclipse is and what causes them.  ...

Jupiter Lesson Plan: Produce a Travelogue

February 26, 2019
In this lesson plan, adaptable for grades 3-12, students watch the BrainPOP movie Jupiter to learn all about the largest planet in the solar...

Making Student BrainPOP Videos – First Grade Teacher Lauren Bounds Shares her Process

June 7, 2013
Lauren Bounds is a 1st Grade teacher at the Thackston School in Knoxville, TN. In this guest blog post, Lauren tells the story of using Brai...