Resource #3 ~ BrainPOPJr

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This is another resource that we subscribe to here at Underhill School. Teachers and students alike just love BrainPOPJr.  The high interest format makes learning fun for kids and provides a comprehensive resource for teachers.  There are  hundreds of topics within the categories of Math, Science, Social Studies, English, Technology, Arts & Music, and Health. Each topic has the following available:

• An overview of the topic
• A lesson plan, correlated to the Common Core and State Standards
• A Word Wall, so students can preview vocabulary related to the topic
• A video, featuring characters Annie (a little girl) and Moby (a computer) who exhibit curiosity about the topic in the form of questions. The questions appear on a notepad to the right of the video, and when something is highlighted in red, it is an opportunity for the teacher to PAUSE the video for discussion.
• An Easy Quiz and a Hard Quiz in multiple choice format, to assess comprehension.  These can be printed or used online.
• A Comic Strip that presents a twist on the topic, and Pop a Joke. These encourage creative use of language.
• A Game that usually includes sequencing or matching skills related to the topic.
• Activities that provide suggestions for extending the topic.

PLUS - so much more!  Webinars are offered to help you make the most of this valuable resource.
Here's some background info on BrainPOPJr:

"BrainPOPJr. supports individual, small group, and whole-class learning. The characters help introduce new topics and illustrate complex concepts. Our Mixer^™tool lets users tailor their assessments to meet all students' needs. A great fit for mobile learning and BYOD classrooms, BrainPOP’s educational apps have been downloaded millions of times and lauded in countless reviews.

All our resources are fully supported by BrainPOP Educators, our free teacher community. Our content is mapped to the Common Core, aligned to academic standards, and searchable with our online Standards Tool. BrainPOP is easy to use, with no downloading, installation, or special hardware required." 

BrainPOP was conceived by Avraham Kadar, M.D., an immunologist and pediatrician, as a creative way to explain difficult concepts to his young patients. Today, we're used in almost 20 percent of U.S. schools, and are growing internationally."

How do you like BrainPOPJr?  Have you accessed the Educators Community? Do you have ideas, tips or strategies for interesting ways to utilize this resource?  Inquiring minds want to know!  Comments, please!