Lesson Ideas
Cleopatra
Cleopatra
Ancient Egypt Lesson Plan: Introduction to Traditions and History
In this multi-day lesson plan, which is adaptable for grades K-5, students use BrainPOP Jr. resources to explore basic knowledge of Ancient Egyptian traditions. Students will also become familiar with the historical period of Ancient Egypt and work in small groups to complete several different activities related to Ancient Egypt.
Note – This series of activities is not designed to be taught in a single day. It is best to spread it out over the course of a week or two, depending on your schedule. This is also meant to be part of a larger study on Ancient Egypt, and should be considered a supplement to a unit, not a complete unit in itself. Read more »
World History Lesson Plan: Uncovering Essential Questions
In this lesson plan, which is adaptable for grades 5-12, students select a world history topic and study it through the lens of an essential question. Read more »
Great Women in History Lesson Plan: Women’s Rights and Female Historical Figures Research Project
In this lesson plan, which is adaptable for grades 3-12, students use BrainPOP resources to explore how women's rights have evolved throughout history. Students will select an important woman in history and identify key accomplishments in her life, then share research findings through a presentation and/or web 2.0 tools. Read more »


