In this lesson plan, which is adaptable for grades 6-12, students use BrainPOP resources to identify the new laws and policies imposed under King George III's "New Colonial Policy," which included taxation without representation. Students will describe reasons for growing tensions between colonists and England, and evaluate causes for the colonists’ movement to the Revolutionary War. Read More »

In this lesson plan, which is adaptable for grades 6-12, students use BrainPOP resources to explore the important events of the American Revolution. Students will become familiar with key historical figures from the American Revolution, and apply research and writing skills as they study a key figure of interest to them. Read More and View Common Core State Standard Alignments »

In this lesson plan, which is adaptable for grades 3-12, students select two topics in United States history and use BrainPOP resources to explore the relationship between those topics. Students will work collaboratively to determine the cause and effect relationships and present their research to the class in a creative format of their choice. Read More »