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5 Activities to Celebrate Earth Day Across the Curriculum

Discover five learning activities that help easily and meaningfully integrate Earth Day activities across the curriculum.

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Emma Kate Fittes

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In the POP Seat with Margaret Honey, President and CEO of Scratch Foundation

Read on for BrainPOP's In the Pop Seat interview with president and CEO of the Scratch Foundation, Dr. Margaret Honey.

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5 Ways Make-a-Movie Boosts Your Instruction on BrainPOP

What if you could turn your classroom into a movie studio, while still keeping everyone focused on the day’s lesson?

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5 Ways Engineering Helps Middle Schoolers Relate Better to Science

By including engineering design challenges in lessons, we can provide students with hands-on experiences that make science more relatable.

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A Science Teacher’s Guide to Avoiding Engineering Mistakes

It's tough to fit engineering into science class! But instead of "end-of-year add-ons," focus on finding solutions throughout the year.

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Quick Attention Getters to Boost K-3 Classrooms

Learn fun strategies to boost engagement, focus, and classroom management.

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The Story of BrainPOP: A Leader in Building Background Knowledge for All

What is BrainPOP? Dive into the story of how it all began, and how we've led the way for building background knowledge for all.

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Why Middle Schoolers Need Brain Breaks More Than Ever

Learn from BrainPOPers about brain breaks for middle school students that you can start in your classroom today.

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BrainPOP Science Lessons That Bring the Periodic Table to Life

Help students make the connection between the elements on the periodic table and the world around them with these BrainPOP Science lessons.

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Learning Kids Ask For

Inspire a fun, engaging approach to learning that activates curiosity and creates authentic connections that challenge learners at every level.

5 Ways Make-a-Movie Boosts Your Instruction on BrainPOP

Learning Kids Ask For

AnnaLiese Burich

Nov 12, 20243 min read

5 Ways Engineering Helps Middle Schoolers Relate Better to Science

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Mar y Sol Esparza

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BrainPOP Science Lessons That Bring the Periodic Table to Life

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Jordan Bremus-Wyles

Oct 17, 20242 min read

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