In this lesson plan, which is adaptable for grades 6-12, students use BrainPOP resources to explore the relationship between the three branches of government. Students will select an issue that's important to them and their virtual constituents and take it through the law-making process in interactive online game play. Read More and View Common Core State Standard Alignments »

In this lesson plan, which is adaptable for grades K-3, students use BrainPOP Jr. resources to explore the importance of laws. Students will explain who determines laws and how laws are enforced, and identify student responsibilities under the law. They will then select and research a student responsibility for safety using print, web, and community resources, and create a skit or alternative presentation to teach others about the importance of the selected responsibility. Read More »

In this lesson plan, which is adaptable for grades 6-12, students use BrainPOP resources to explore the legislative checks and balances system through interactive game play. Students will experience the process of how a bill becomes a law and understand the role of each branch of government as they take on each role virtually. Read More and View Common Core State Standard Alignments »