In this lesson plan which is adaptable for students in grades 3-12, students will explore the effects of invasive species. They will participate in a game simulation in which they must stop carp (a non-native species) from progressing through the waterways to Lake Michigan. (more...)Read more »

In this lesson plan which is adaptable for grades 6-12, students use a free online game called Quandary to practice critical thinking and problem solving skills.Read more »

In this lesson plan which is adaptable for grades K-8, students use BrainPOP Jr. and/or BrainPOP resources to identify the roles that plants and animals play in various food chains during interactive game play. Students define vocabulary terms such as decomposer and producer and use those terms in class discussions and activities.Read more »

In this lesson plan, which is adaptable for grades 6-8, students explore the book Julie of the Wolves by Jean Craighead George. Students will use BrainPOP resources to identify characteristics of the tundra and the different plants and animals that thrive there, and explain physical arctic adaptations that help wolves survive in the Alaskan tundra.Read more »

In this lesson plan, which is adaptable for grades 3-8, students use BrainPOP resources to explore how animals adapt to cold weather. Students will also explain the process of hibernation using related vocabulary terms.Read more »

Lesson Plan Summary In this lesson plan, which is adaptable for grades 6-12, students use BrainPOP resources to explore how invasive species can have devastating effects on earth. Students will investigate how one species can affect another and deepen their understanding of evolution within the context of adaptation through the online game 'Life Preservers.' Students then create their own animal species cards which can be used to design a game of their own.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 »

In this lesson plan which is adaptable for grades 3-12, students explore various types of animals and their classification. Students then create a collaborative BrainPOP-based lesson to teach other students about the diversity of life through a selected animal or animal characteristic.Read more »