Community Review of BrainPOP | Common Sense Education

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I think this is a great way to introduce a topic. Students become familiar with the characters and the style of the video. These are great for facilitating class discussion and even better for flipping the classroom! Don't forget, there is also a Spanish Language version!

How I Use It

I have used this with students in Grade 6, through to Grade 10.

I either use it to introduce a topic, by playing the video to everyone, then having a class discussion
OR
I set the video for homework and have students send me a screenshot of their quiz results.

Although it is aimed at younger students, my older students get a kick out of it too, but just to introduce topics.

I also use the Spotlight area often - where BrainPop pool together videos on a particular topic - for example the information literacy selection includes videos on research and on copyright.

More community reviews for BrainPOP

JOSHUA C.

April 27, 2023

Complex turned Easy

Today, some students, especially those who are disadvantaged or have special needs, have difficulty in understanding complex topics. However, what BrainPop does is by having cartoon characters, Tim and Moby, explain it. Having a cartoon explain complex topics is easier for students as opposed to reading from a book. The quizzes are good too with lots of useful questions throughout.

Jao D.

December 14, 2022

BrainPOP is a colorful, fun, and playful take on quizzes.

BrainPOP has a cartoon approach that students can watch before taking quizzes. It has multiple subjects, all of which contain fun videos that can engage students more. It is also accommodating to students who may struggle learning in standard environments, but thrive better in a visual setting. It also has a plenty of follow up topics to major subjects, which encourages a learning path for any student that is interested.

Lizette P.

May 12, 2021

BrainPOP is a very useful apps that helps students learn more than several subjects all within one website.

I specifically enjoy that BrainPOP includes lessons that are easy for students to understand. I also like that they include follow up activities and games for students to participate in. Not only does this website include educational subjects, but it also includes topics within social emotional learning such as self management, self awareness, responsible decision making, relationship skills, social awareness. These are topics which are crucial for a significant way of living and awareness of mental/physical health.

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