From Primary to General Election Lesson Plan: Win the White House

September 28, 2016
In this lesson plan, adaptable for grades 5-12, students first watch the movie Presidential Election and then play Win the White House. The ...

January Curriculum Connections

January 2, 2015
Happy New Year! Keep this list of BrainPOP movies handy this month as you plan how to integrate BrainPOP into your curriculum: ♦ Janua...

Inventors & Inventions Image

October 28, 2013
Use this image of the inventor Thomas Edison and his inventions as a prompt for writing and other class activities....

Debates and Mock Election Lesson Plan: Battle for the Presidency

June 5, 2012
In this debates and mock election lesson plan, which is adaptable for grades 3 through 5, students use BrainPOP resources to explore the dif...

Pick Your Panels: Vote Us Onto the Official SXSWedu Line-Up

August 18, 2014
A big thanks to everyone who joined us at SXSWedu 2014 - we'd love to see you there again this March. But to get there, we need your help...

The Electoral Process Lesson Plan: Choosing the President of the US

June 6, 2012
In this two-day electoral process lesson plan, which is adaptable for grades 6 through 8, students use BrainPOP resources to explore the ful...

Win the White House Social Studies Game

June 19, 2012
Visit the Lesson Ideas page to find resources for Win the White House, a free online civics and social studies game....

Articles of Confederation Lesson Plan

August 31, 2014
In this lesson plan which is adaptable for grades 6-12, students will use BrainPOP resources to learn about the Articles of Confederation. ...

SXSWedu: On to Austin

February 5, 2015
We’re off to the Lone Star State for this year’s SXSWedu, March 9-12 in Austin. Katya Hott and POPstar Steve Isaacs (Bernards Twp SD) cover ...