Immune System

Human Body Lesson Plan: Code Fred: Survival Mode Game

In this lesson plan which is adaptable for grades 5-11, students explore how body systems work together and help humans survive when in stressful situations. Students will play a set of mini-games in which they send adrenaline to help a character run faster through the woods to escape to safety. Read More and View Common Core State Standard Alignments »

Flu Prevention Lesson Plan: Create a Poster

In this lesson plan, which is adaptable for grades K-5, students use BrainPOP Jr. and/or BrainPOP resources to explore ways to prevent flu. Students will brainstorm their own ideas and interview experts to extend their understanding. They will then raise awareness of prevention measures by creating posters and sharing them with other classes and/or the community. Read More »

Organs and Body Systems Lesson Plan: The Guts and Bolts Game

In this lesson plan, which is adaptable for grades 6-8, students use BrainPOP resources to explore the primary functions of various body systems. Students will also explore the parts of each system and their respective roles through a collaborative role play and an online simulation during game play. In addition, students will construct a prototype of a body system using real-world objects. Read More and View Common Core State Standard Alignments »

Germ and Virus Prevention Lesson Plan: Create an Educational Poster

In this lesson plan, which is adaptable for grades 3-12, students use BrainPOP resources to explore prevention steps people can take to reduce the spread of germs. Students will then raise awareness of healthy habits by creating educational posters and displaying them for their school and/or community. Read More »

Pathogens and Antibodies Lesson Plan: Immune System Defender Game

In this lesson plan, which is adaptable for grades 6 through 8, students use BrainPOP resources to explore the function of the human immune system. Students will also use human and virtual simulations to replicate the role of pathogens and antibodies. Read More »

Virus and Bacteria Lesson Plan: You Make Me Sick Game

In this lesson plan, which is adaptable for grade 6 through 12, students use BrainPOP resources to explore how viruses and bacteria are spread. Students will play an online game which simulates this process as they take on the role of a virus or bacteria that is attempting to infect a host. Students then explain ways people can prevent the spread of viruses and bacteria. Read More and View Common Core State Standard Alignments »

Science Fair Lesson Plan: Planning Projects with BrainPOP and BrainPOP Jr.

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 »