Terrific BrainPOP events at SXSWedu

March 11, 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) co...

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...

100 Years Ago Today, Rosa Parks was Born.

February 4, 2013
100 years ago today, February 4th 1913, Rosa Parks was born. Her courage helped spark the civil rights movement- and she remains a central f...

Top 5 Tips for Accommodation Using BrainPOP

August 13, 2013
These tips on accomodation using BrainPOP help students with various learning styles in every setting. In this guest blog post, BrainPOP's S...

World History Lesson Plan: Uncovering Essential Questions

August 29, 2009
In this world history lesson plan, which is adaptable for grades 5-12, students select a world history topic and study it through the lens o...

Veterans Day Discussion Prompts and Pause Points

November 3, 2019
Before the Movie Who do you think we honor on Veterans Day?  (Tap background knowledge)  What do you think the difference is between Vet...

Memorial Day Discussion Prompts & Pause Points

May 20, 2019
Read the movie description that appears below the movie player on the Memorial Day Topic Page. Then use the following prompts to encourage c...

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...

BrainPOP Jr. Tips for Teachers

October 6, 2013
Want to maximize your students' BrainPOP Jr. Learning experience? Try these tips! Screen the movie in advance. Watching the movie before sh...