In this lesson plan, which is adaptable for grades 3-12, students use BrainPOP Jr. and/or BrainPOP resources to explore the electoral process, including primary and general elections and the Electoral College. Students use an online game to identify the influence of the media in forming public opinion and participate in a simulation of the election process. Read more »

In this two-day lesson plan, which is adaptable for grades 6 through 8, students use BrainPOP resources to explore the full process of the presidential election. Students will analyze political beliefs and how they impact citizens' lives and the outcome of elections. They will also compare and contrast the two major political parties, and describe the opportunities for and benefits of civic participation. Read more »

In this lesson plan, which is adaptable for grades 3-12, students select two topics in United States history and use BrainPOP resources to explore the relationship between those topics. Students will work collaboratively to determine the cause and effect relationships and present their research to the class in a creative format of their choice. Read more »