Alexander Hamilton Lesson Plan: Write and Deliver a Persuasive Speech

January 12, 2017
In this lesson plan, adaptable for grades 6-12, students explore BrainPOP resources to learn about Alexander Hamilton.  Using what they lear...

Alexander Hamilton Lesson Plan: Individuals’ Contributions and Identities

January 10, 2022
Click to open and customize your own copy of the Alexander Hamilton Lesson Plan. This lesson accompanies the BrainPOP topic Alexander Ham...

George Washington Lesson Plan: Individuals’ Contributions and Identities

February 14, 2022
*Click to open and customize your own copy of the George Washington Lesson Plan.  This lesson accompanies the BrainPOP topic George Washi...

Benjamin Franklin Discussion Prompts and Pause Points

December 19, 2019
Before the Movie: What do you know about Benjamin Franklin? What is he famous for inventing? (Tap prior knowledge)  What else is Frank...

Thomas Jefferson Discussion Prompts & Pause Points

April 9, 2019
Read the movie description that appears below the movie player on the Thomas Jefferson Topic Page. Then use the following prompts to encou...

George Washington Discussion Prompts and Pause Points

February 19, 2021
Before the Movie:   Who were American’s Founding Fathers? (Tap prior knowledge) What do you hope to learn about George Washing...

Character Map

May 31, 2012
This character map graphic organizer is useful for analyzing the main character in a story. Students will identify the character’s traits an...

Branches of Government Background Information for Teachers and Parents

May 21, 2010
This page contains information to support educators and families in teaching K-3 students about the branches of government.  The information...