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Have you checked out BrainPOP ESL lately? If so, you may have noticed our new content: Level 3, Unit 4! We are excited to announce the launch of this new unit, which brings BrainPOP ESL up to 80 specific lessons! In addition to exploring higher level grammatical concepts, the movies are also increasingly content-driven – a development that can help all students. Take, for example, “A High Probability” (Level 3, Unit 4, Lesson 3). This BrainPOP ESL topic page focuses on infinitive verbs, but also explains the mathematical concept of probability. Learners essentially get two lessons in one. Beyond the new content, BrainPOP ESL has new features too. “Words to Know,” the all-important word introduction feature accompanying each lesson, now includes “Word Connections.” “Word Connections” explains various verb forms in the classic visual, clear style you’ve come to expect from BrainPOP. Powerful new reading and writing extension activities highlight specific forms of written expression. Within “A High Probability,” the “Read It” activity invites students to explore a persuasive essay, with thoughtful multiple choice comprehension questions that engage readers. The “Write It” section delves further into the art of persuasion by prompting students to write an advertisement within the structure of… Read the Rest»

The presidential election is just around the corner and our upcoming featured movies are the perfect tools for teaching students about the election process.  From politics to presidents we’ve included movies that will make it possible for you to give students a firm understanding of how our nation’s president is elected.  It’s never too soon to start planning, so check out the list of upcoming FREE  featured movies below: 10/11 – Eleanor Roosevelt 10/13 – Political Beliefs 10/18 – Political Parties 10/20 – Branches of Government 10/22 – Democracy 10/24 – United Nations 10/26 – Political Party Origins 10/28 – Presidential Election 10/30 – John Adams

Ben and Moby are excited to announce new content on BrainPOP ESL: level 3, unit 3! Did you know that the higher level units on BrainPOP ESL, are more content driven, so they not only demystify grammar and language structures, but explain content on topics as diverse as Mount Everest,  April Fools Day, and the Engineering of Trains.  As always, the movies are entertaining, and the support content is top notch.  Enjoy!  

Labor Day is over, school has started and everyone is busy welcoming students back to school. We think you’ll also be glad to welcome the newest tool from BrainPOP: our Mixer™! The Mixer™ allows you to create, remix and share your own BrainPOP-style quizzes. Search our growing library of over 9,000 multiple choice questions, plus NEW open-ended questions! Grab any that you like, and edit them as you see fit. Or, write your own questions and share your work with other users. The Mixer™ is a free utility for BrainPOP subscribers with a profile on BrainPOP Educators. Visit our registration page to make sure your current BrainPOP account information is associated with your BrainPOP Educators profile. You can find the Mixer™ here. Go ahead, give it a try! Or, watch the embedded video for an overview demonstration. Since the Mixer is new, we’re excited to see how you put it to use and what you think about it. Don’t hesitate to send us your feedback.

You’ve come to expect BrainPOP movies to explain concepts and ideas with clarity, depth and respect. These qualities are especially important when explaining complex and sensitive topics, such as September 11th, the death of Dr. Martin Luther King and the Holocaust.  These difficult topics are also some of the most popular on BrainPOP, because they are difficult to explain concisely. Educators have come to realize that using the BrainPOP movie as an entry point to a conversation gives everyone a common reference point and a language by which to have meaningful dialogue. Our newest topic, Hiroshima and Nagasaki addresses America’s complicated and controversial action of dropping nuclear bombs in Japan during World War II.  Regardless of your opinion about the actions, this movie gives a clear and concise history sharing the unfortunate details and consequences while also addressing the possibilities for what could have happened had the bombs not been dropped. This topic crosses traditional “subject” areas by touching on the history, the science and the social effects of the event. The pensive and thoughtful movie can be a great resource when your students ask questions about World War II or nuclear catastrophe.

To celebrate the successful landing of Curiosity, NASA’s latest Mars Rover, our featured movie of the day is Mars! When asked, “What are martians?” Tim and Moby respectfully debunk the existence of these fictitious green friends, and explain a few fun facts that about the “red planet.”  After checking out the movie and interactive features, be sure to try the GameUp, “Fly to Mars” simulation game.

The world lost a true pioneer yesterday.  Sally Ride, who flew through space in 1983 died of pancreatic cancer.  Though most well known as an astronaut, watch the BrainPOP animation to learn more about this dynamic and brilliant woman. Today we honor Ms. Ride by featuring her biographical animation for all to see.

Bring learning to your fingertips with Annie and Moby!  We are excited to announce that we’ve recently released our BrainPOP Jr. Movie of the Week app.  You can now access BrainPOP Jr.’s movies and quizzes from an iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch, as well their accompanying Belly Up comics and Pop A Jokes.  The app itself is completely free to download from the iTunes App Store and we’re proud to say it’s currently the 2nd most popular free EDU app and is featured as “New & Noteworthy”. Current BrainPOP Jr. subscribers can log in from the Movie of the Week app and view all of BrainPOP Jr.’s content at no additional cost.  Non-subscribers can take advantage of our free content by accessing our featured movie of the week and it’s quiz, comic, and joke.  We’re just in time for summer, so whether it’s on vacation or in the car, be sure to take BrainPOP Jr. on the go!  

Even though the school year is coming to a close for many students and teachers, BrainPOP is still rolling out new content!  This week, we mark the debut of Food Groups on BrainPOP Jr.  We all know it’s important to make good choices about what you eat so you can stay healthy. In this health movie, Annie and Moby explore the food groups: vegetables, fruits, grains, protein, and diary. Take a peek and you’ll learn how to choose nutritious foods from each group and create balanced meals. How much of your plate should be made up of fruits and vegetables? Watch the movie and find out!  

As the end of the school year approaches, students need to review lots of material they’ve already learned. Why not use BrainPOP to help? In this new lesson plan, you’ll find ideas for helping students reflect on their progress and areas of strength and weakness, and review key skills and concepts. This lesson can be used in preparation for standardized testing or even unit tests in various subject areas. Preview the lesson and determine how you can adapt it for your class and differentiate for student needs. If your students have mobile devices, you may want to teach them in advance how to download the BrainPOP app. You may want to re-use this lesson plan throughout the school year for different subject area assessments. Encourage students to explore the movies and quizzes on their own, and check out topics that are relevant to their interests (including those topics that are not covered on a test.)