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BrainPOP is a website that creates animated content to support academic learning inside and outside of the classroom. A young man, Tim, and his robot friend, Moby, are the central characters in these educational videos. They teach students about almost any topic that may be covered in class. The website is definitely intended for elementary school and can be used as a fun 'hook' at the beginning of a new lesson or as a way to engage students in a new way with familiar material. BrainPOP also provides academic activities, games, and additional readings on the website to assist with student learning. It costs $99/yr for an individual subscription, $205 to subscribe a classroom, or $1,495 to subscribe an entire school.

BrainPOP is a great resource for teachers as a supplement to a lesson. As stated above, the videos can be used as a 'hook' to engage students at the beginning of a new lesson. The website also provides worksheets and activities for teachers to use in the classroom. These worksheets and activities can be completed online, so students can complete their work directly on the website. In addition, the BrainPOP quizzes allow students to monitor their own progress and understanding of the material.

Click the image above to explore the BrainPOP website. I have also included an example of a BrainPOP video about the electromagnetic spectrum below featuring Tim and Moby.

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