Simple Machines: Preparing for Play

January 24, 2013
Introduce the concept of simple machines using a classroom door! Students like to see how simple machines are a part of everyday life, and t...

1.6.1 Make-a-Map Ideas

September 12, 2016
Create a map about the events that happened in the movie. Make a map about all the places that Ben Looked in the house. Make a map...

Number Jumble Math Game Lesson Plan: Multiples

November 28, 2012
In this lesson plan, which is adaptable for grades 2-5, students will use BrainPOP Jr. and BrainPOP resources (including an online math game...

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. ...

Dr. King, Similes and Metaphors Lesson Plan: Identifying Literary Conventions in a Historical Speech

June 7, 2012
In this lesson plan, which is adaptable for grades 3 to 5, students use BrainPOP resources to explore the purpose of similes and metaphors. ...

‘My Clues’ Blank Flashcards

June 1, 2012
This sheet of blank flashcards is a great resource for learning new vocabulary words. Students can include clues on the flashcards in this g...

Equal Splitting Lesson Plan: Slice Fractions Game

January 7, 2015
In this lesson plan which is adaptable for grades 2-5, students use BrainPOP resources (including an online game) to explore equal parts, eq...

6 Free Games for Teaching Kids Computer Programming

September 26, 2014
BrainPOP's GameUp has six excellent free games to introduce students to coding and computer programming. Click on each link below to view ou...

BrainPOP ELL Content Cross-Index

November 20, 2013
This cross-index shows BrainPOP ELL content that connects thematically with content on BrainPOP, BrainPOP Jr, BrainPOP Español and BrainPOP’...

Quick Write Learning Strategy

October 21, 2013
In a Quick Write, students are given a few minutes to write down their thoughts, ideas, or feelings about a topic, a personal experience, or...