BrainPop

Teachers can use BrainPOP to introduce new topics into the classroom. Individual logins are available for teachers and students, or teachers can share the content with the whole class. Teachers can print out materials like quizzes, but students can submit their work for feedback online as well. BrainPOP Educators offers professional development (PD) and training opportunities, lesson ideas, best practices, and other resources to help teachers with integrating BrainPOP into the classroom. BrainPOP offers a separate space for younger students, BrainPOP Jr., and a space for English-language learners, BrainPOP ESL. Unfortunately, these require separate accounts and cost more money.

After watching the video as a class, have students create concept maps that specifically address connections between the keywords and images in the content. Or, have them choose another way to demonstrate understanding, like making a movie or taking the quiz. Depending on the learning goals, teachers can pick and choose specific topics for students to study, or they can let kids explore and follow their interests for some independent study time.