Mechanical vs. Chemical Weathering Lesson Plan: How Geological Features are Formed

June 8, 2012
In this lesson plan, which is adaptable for grades 6 through 8, students use BrainPOP resources to investigate the scientific view of how th...

Snowflakes Lesson Plan: Earth’s Systems

December 10, 2021
*Click to open and customize your own copy of the Snowflakes Lesson Plan. This lesson accompanies the BrainPOP topic Snowflakes, and supp...

Earth 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 Earth. It is designed to complement the ...

Relative Dating Discussion Prompts and Pause Points

February 12, 2020
Before the Movie:   Why do you think scientists and others are interested in understanding the age of Earth? (Tap prior knowledge) ...

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...

Crystals Lesson Plan: Earth’s Systems

July 7, 2022
*Click to open and customize your own copy of the Crystals Lesson Plan. This lesson accompanies the BrainPOP topic Crystals, and supports...

Erosion Lesson Plan: Earth’s Systems

March 17, 2022
*Click to open and customize your own copy of the Erosion Lesson Plan.  This lesson accompanies the BrainPOP topic Erosion, and supports ...

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...

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. ...

Weathering Lesson Plan: Earth’s Systems

July 29, 2022
*Click to open and customize your own copy of the Weathering Lesson Plan. This lesson accompanies the BrainPOP topic Weathering, and supp...