BrainPOP + Graphic Organizer = Enthusiastic Students!

October 14, 2010
BrainPOP Educator, Julianne Ross, shares her recent experience integrating BrainPOP into a cross-curricular Social Studies lesson with h...

The Environmental Cost of Oil Lesson Plan: How Oil Production Can Impact Oceans

June 18, 2012
In this lesson plan, which is adaptable for grades K-5, students use BrainPOP Jr. and/or BrainPOP resources to learn the environmental cost ...

How Carbon Moves Through the Environment Lesson Plan: Carbon Cycle Game

August 25, 2016
In this lesson plan, adaptable for grades 5-8, students play Carbon Cycle Game which challenges them to figure out how carbon moves through ...

Buoyancy Discussion Prompts & Pause Points

April 23, 2019
Read the movie description that appears below the movie player on the Buoyancy Topic Page. Then use the following prompts to encourage class...

WaterWays Guide for Teachers

July 5, 2022
  In WaterWays, students meet a scientist, track a shark, and learn how water and land are linked. Explore support for teaching with...

New on GameUp: Quandary Learning Game

January 21, 2013
We're  excited to announce that the Quandary learning game is the latest game to be added to BrainPOP's GameUp! This free online game is des...

Needs and Wants Activities for Kids

May 24, 2008
In this set of activities adaptable for grades K-3, parents and educators will find ideas for teaching about needs and wants. These activiti...

Ancient Egypt Background Information for Teachers and Parents

May 20, 2010
This page contains information to support educators and families in teaching K-3 students about ancient Egypt.  The information is designed ...

Ancient Rome Background Information for Teachers and Parents

May 1, 2013
This page contains information to support educators and families in teaching K-3 students about ancient Rome.  The information is designed t...

Exercise Background Information for Teachers and Parents

May 10, 2013
Exercise is the activity of exerting muscles in different ways to stay healthy and fit. Review with your children that a muscle is a body pa...