Boogers Discussion Prompts & Pause Points

Read the movie description that appears below the movie player on the  Boogers Topic Page. Then use the following prompts to encourage class discussion before, during, and after watching the movie.

Before the Movie

Where do you think boogers come from?

During the Movie (Pause Points)

Stop at the following times in the movie and ask questions or prompt a discussion to keep students focused and to assess their understanding before moving on:

Timecode 0:43: Which system is working when you make boogers?

Timecode 1:30: What job does mucus do for your body?

Timecode 1:54: Why does your body produce more mucus when you have a cold?

After the Movie

What is one new fact you learned about mucus?

Why are boogers a good thing?

*BrainPOP’s Discussion Questions and Prompts align to CCSS Speaking and Listening Standards.