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Archive for June, 2009

June Webinars

Thursday, June 4th, 2009

Due to popular demand, we’re offering our free, introductory webinars again in June. Space is limited, so be sure to respond as soon as possible.

BrainPOP Jr.: The Basics and Beyond
Wednesday, June 10
4-5 p.m. EDT

Get to know the ins and outs of our k-3 resource in this hour-long webinar. Learn how to use BrainPOP Jr. for more effective planning, and hear best practices for integrating our content into your classroom.  We’ll also talk about the tools and features you’ll find on BrainPOP Educators.

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Introduction to BrainPOP: A Newcomer’s Guide
Wednesday, June 24
4-5 p.m. EDT

This hour-long webinar showcases the creative ways thousands of teachers have integrated our resources into their school day. The webinar will offer tips on making the most of our movies and features; best practices for engaging students; a look at BrainPOP Educators; and much more.

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If you’ve got an idea for a webinar topic, let us know. You can view past webinars at your convenience on our Webinars page. We’d love to hear what you think! Please post comments below.

New June Spotlights

Wednesday, June 3rd, 2009

Mammals that lay eggs? Meat-eating plants? Squid as long as 43 feet? These are just a few of the strange-sounding subjects featured in June’s Spotlight: Weird Science. Explore such topics as monotremes, carniverous plants, giant squid, hiccups, aliens, nanotechnology, black holes, bruises, cnidarians, bats, lice (k-3) and yes, even boogers. Be sure to check out the fun lesson for creating a Cniadarian Aquarium as a fun end of the year project!

This month, our Spotlight: Ancient Cultures goes around the world and back in time to look at topics from Athens, the Sumerians, the Seven Wonders, and Cleopatra to the Great Wall of China, Inca Civilization, Egyptian Pharaohs, and the fall of the Roman Empire. K-3 topics include ancient China and ancient Egypt. See what your students already know with our Roman Republic Quiz, and try out our related lesson plans or interactive Activity Pages that you can type right into!

NECC in Washington DC

Tuesday, June 2nd, 2009

Got summer plans? We’re headed to Washington, DC for NECC and we can’t wait! BrainPOP turns 10 this year, and we’ll be celebrating this milestone throughout the show. We hope you’ll join us for all the festivities at Booth 3704 and beyond. Keep up with our plans — follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Ning; check out our schedule of events; and be on the lookout for details about the special happenings you won’t want to miss.

Of course we’ll also have Moby on hand to pose for pictures; hourly in-booth demos and presentations led by staff and educators; great raffles; and an array of BrainPOP give-aways.

Plus, come by to snag a free BrainPOP t-shirt at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, June 29th (while supplies last). If we spot you wearing it, you’ll win a subscription for the school of your choice.

Questions about NECC? Send us an email.

Teacher Appreciation Promotion! Last Chance!

Monday, June 1st, 2009

We’re extending this promotion until Wednesday, June 3! Last chance to save 20% on new Classroom and Homeschool subscriptions. Details below!

Teachers are our heroes here at BrainPOP Now more than ever, teachers play a critical role in the lives of their students, both in and out of the classroom. This National Teacher Day and always, BrainPOP appreciates all that you do. We’re pleased to offer you a 20 percent discount on new Classroom and Homeschool subscriptions to BrainPOP, BrainPOP Jr., and BrainPOP Español.

If you’re ready to subscribe and save now, simply visit our store and enter the promotional code APPRECIATE09 when paying (by credit card or purchase order).

Please note that this offer is valid only on new Classroom and Homeschool subscriptions purchased between now and May 31st, and may not be combined with any other promotions. This offer does not apply to Homeschool Solo Access subscriptions.

Questions? Email us at info@brainpop.com.