Lesson Ideas
Vaccines
Vaccines
Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Lesson Plan: The Quandary Game
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 »
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 »
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 »
Diseases, Injuries, and Conditions Lesson Plan: Raising Health Awareness
In this lesson plan which is adaptable for grades 3-12, students take part in a hands-on activity to explore the difference between diseases, injuries, and conditions. Students then select a disease, injury, or condition that they or someone they know has been affected by and research prevention and treatment methods. They will use BrainPOP resources as well as other internet sites to develop research skills as they find, compile, and summarize information about health and raising health awareness. . Finally, students will design a way to raise community awareness about their selected disease, injury, or condition, and/or a related foundation or charity. Read more »
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 »
Personal Health, Fitness, and Nutrition Lesson Plan: Create a PSA
In this lesson plan, which is adaptable for grades 3-12, students use BrainPOP resources (along with print, web, and/or community resources) to explore one area of health, fitness, or nutrition. Students will learn about the contributing factors in the obesity epidemic and identify how lifestyle choices can contribute to or prevent weight and health problems. Students will then create a public service announcement (PSA) to teach others about the importance of making good choices and staying healthy. Read more »


