New Product: BrainPOP for Algebra I, U.S. History, and Biology

Learning List has reviewed BrainPOP’s Algebra I, U.S. History, and Biology resources for high school.

About BrainPOP

BrainPOP is a supplemental program that supports instruction in the core content areas as well as technology, fine arts, and health. Resources are available online and include some printable materials. Instruction uses videos and interactive concept maps to address content. BrainPOP organizes content in “Topics” that address a range of subject-area concepts (e.g., historical figures, cells, polynomials). Topics include a short video in which animated characters explore a topic-related question, provide background information, explore and illustrate key concepts, and introduce and define new vocabulary. 

Students can “Make a Map” and/or take a short quiz over content. Make a Map allows students to create a concept map using a set of map templates or to create their own.  The quiz is a five-question multiple-choice check for understanding.

The product also offers students several activities, including: Creative Coding, Sortify, Gameup, Challenge, and Primary Source. Activities vary by Topic. Topics and their content are not presented in a sequential quential order and may be taught or accessed by the student in any order. Each Topic provides suggestions for related topics.

About Learning List

Learning List has completed an editorial review of the program's instructional content, a standard-by-standard review of its alignment to the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for each high school course, and a technology compatibility review. Contact info@Learninglist.com for information about a low-cost subscription to access Learning List's reviews of Brainpop and thousands of other widely used K-12 instructional materials.

About BrainPOP*  

BrainPOP began in 1999, when pediatrician Dr. Avraham Kadar set out to make complex concepts easier for kids to understand. Built on Dr. Kada's belief that any child can become a confident learner, the company strives to "empower kids to understand the world around them and within them."

*Information in this section is provided by or adapted from BrainPOP.