As they engage with exciting and relatable guiding questions that connect with their day-to-day lives, students learn that everything in the world around us is science, and anyone can be a scientist. It all starts with tapping into curiosity and asking questions.
Continue ReadingBeyond the Lab: Real-World Science and Engineering Skills and Careers
There’s a common misperception that scientists and engineers only work in labs surrounded by beakers and test tubes. But the truth is that science and engineering skills (and STEM skills as a whole) are highly transferable. So the next time your students ask, ‘What can I do with this?’ you’ll know exactly what to answer.
Continue ReadingHow to Boost Civics Learning with Educational Games
When people have a better understanding of how their government works, they’re more likely to be civically engaged citizens throughout their lives. But how do you engage kids in civics when they’re not even old enough to vote? One answer: games!
Continue ReadingThe Educator’s Compass: Doing What’s Best for Kids
Teaching is an incredibly sophisticated and dynamic profession, and there is no other job like it. Fortunately, BrainPOP helps serve as a guiding compass to support educators as they navigate this mission-critical work.
Continue Reading6 Ways to Celebrate Black History Month with Your Kids
Every February the United States and Canada recognize and celebrate the contributions of Black Americans during Black History Month. Here are six engaging and educational ideas to create shared learning moments with your family this month and any time of the year.
Continue ReadingBrainPOP Recent Topic Roundup: January 2023
In with the new! As we head into 2023, we’re taking a moment to celebrate the newest content up on the site. Since our last update in October, we’ve put extra focus on producing new math topics.
Continue ReadingEnhancing the Teacher Experience Across Products
We’ve made it even easier to integrate BrainPOP into daily instruction! Learn how and why we redesigned the BrainPOP and BrainPOP Jr. teacher homepages and assignment builder to align with our evidence-based learning framework.
Continue ReadingFrom the Basketball Court to the Principal’s Office: Empowering Students to Be the Best They Can Be
“My personal mission to empower students to reach their potential became a guiding principle as I explored new professional opportunities beyond the classroom and school setting,” writes Jerry Jones. “That led me to BrainPOP, whose mission is to empower kids to shape the world around them and within them.”
Continue ReadingBrainPOP Recent Topic Roundup: October 2022
Back-to-school season is in full swing, and we’re taking a moment to celebrate the newest content up on the site. Here are all the new BrainPOP and BrainPOP Jr. topics published (or updated) since July.
Continue ReadingMy Unexpected Journey to a Career in Edtech
“Truth be told, I didn’t seek out a position in edtech,” writes Jessica Jalowiec. “Thanks to a double layoff season in 2021 ushered in by COVID, an incredible opportunity to join the growing consumer marketing team at BrainPOP appeared after months of soul-searching, LinkedIn perusing, and manifesting my career aspirations.”
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