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Brain POP. A Curriculum Initiative By Kathleen Mihok. What is Brain POP?. BrainPOP is animated, curriculum-based content. http://www.brainpop.com/. Original Goal of Brain POP. In 1999, Dr. Avraham Kadar developed Brain POP as an easier way of
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Brain POP A Curriculum Initiative By Kathleen Mihok
What is Brain POP? • BrainPOP is animated, curriculum-based content. http://www.brainpop.com/
Original Goal of Brain POP In 1999, Dr. Avraham Kadar developed Brain POP as an easier way of explaining difficult concepts to his young patients.
Who is the program for? • Teachers • Parents • Students K-12 • ELL • Districts • Schools • Individual Classrooms
Resources Available: • Lesson Plans that include: • Video clips • Additional reading • Interactive Activities • Assessments • Graphic Organizers • Interactive Word Walls • Closed Captioning/ Assistive Technology
Math Science Reading Internet Safety Special Education All are aligned with State Content Standards Nutrition Funding Tips available that help educators write grants or apply for funds. Topics Include:
Tips, Tools, and Resources Blog Curriculum Calendar Math Lessons FlipChart Lessons Video Tutorials State Standards Tool Newsletters Teacher Edition Activity Pages Professional Development
Benefits: Increases Student Achievement
Benefits • Promotes Parent Involvement when used at home • Assists ELL students in developing a vocabulary and better understanding difficult concepts • Increases interest and comprehension • Integrates Technology (aligned with new Technology Standards)
Awards Received • Forbes Magazine, Best of the Web • District Administration Magazine, Best of Web • Telly Award, Finalist Education and Use of Animation
Cost • School $995 7a.m.-5:30pm • School 24/7 $1495 • School ESL $1200 • Classroom $195 7a.m.-5:30pm • Family $99
References http://www.brainpop.com/