BrainPOP (for grades 3-8)
Build a solid science foundation
BrainPOP delivers the foundational knowledge to construct a solid understanding of even the most complex science topics, so students don't just learn—they build understanding that lasts.
More than 300 engaging topics across 16 science units
Learning that builds background knowledge for every science concept and every student.
Deeper engagement and understanding of how science concepts relate to the world.
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What’s inside a BrainPOP topic?
Build foundations in science concepts and tap into students’ scientific wonderment—while also developing their vocabulary, comprehension, and critical thinking skills.
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Develop scientific understanding with animated movies and relatable characters that build background knowledge. Built-in questions foster an active learning environment and critical thinking.
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Explore every corner of science on BrainPOP
Spark your students' natural curiosity with BrainPOP's standards-aligned science content—from the smallest cells to the vast universe. Explore the wonders of the world in the units below:
28 topics
Cellular Life and Genetics
12 topics
Climate Change
39 topics
Diversity of Life
56 topics
Earth System
32 topics
Ecology and Behavior
33 topics
Energy
22 topics
Famous Scientists
19 topics
Forces of Nature
34 topics
Matter and Chemistry
24 topics
Motions, Forces, and Time
15 topics
Nature of the Universe
35 topics
Our Fragile Environment
18 topics
Paleontology and Anthropology
25 topics
Scientific Inquiry
40 topics
Space
22 topics
Weather
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