In this multi-day lesson plan, which is adaptable for grades 3-5, students use BrainPOP resources to explore the adaptations that allow polar bears to survive in the Arctic. Students identify the Arctic region on a map, describe the Arctic's climate type, and explain how and why its climate has changed over the past 100 years. Students also explain and give examples of global warming. In addition, students describe how global warming has changed the Arctic habitat of the polar bear and how it has affected the polar bear's ability to survive. Read More »

In this lesson plan for grades 6 through 12, students will use BrainPOP resources to learn how alternative sources of energy can be created and utilized. They’ll explore the impact of fossil fuels and alternative energy on our society and environment, and create an informational brochure to share important information about alternative energy. Read More and View Common Core State Standard Alignments »

In this lesson plan, which is adaptable for grades 6-12, students will analyze a slideshow of the 10 best careers of the future. Students will use BrainPOP and other internet resources to research one of these careers, or design their own career based upon the most pressing 21st century needs identified in the slideshow. Each student will create an individual slide and description based on his or her selected career to create a collaborative slideshow about STEM careers of the future. Read More »

In this lesson plan, which is adaptable for grades K-12, students use BrainPOP and/or BrainPOP Jr. resources to learn about planning projects when they create a science fair exhibit.  They will select their topic, explore the criteria for planning, and design a compelling and realistic experiment based on their topic. Read More »