INSTRUCTIONAL SOFTWARE

Name: Ethan Simms

Software Title: BrainPop
URL: https://www.brainpop.com/
Function(s) of Instructional Software (check all that apply):
Drill and Practice

Tutorial

Simulation

Instructional Game

e-books/e-references

Features of the Software (check all that apply):

Assessment Monitoring/Reporting (Keeps track of student data and/or generates reports for
the teacher)
Allows teacher to create customized lessons for students
Multi-user or
collaborative functions with others in class
Multi-user or collaborative functions with others
beyond local class
Accessible to students beyond the school day
Accessible via mobile
devices
Multiple languages
Safety, security, and/or privacy features
Strengths of the Software: Great graphics, motivational for students, good for lesson
introduction, free application
Suggestions for Improvement: Would be helpful if the assessments were graded and available
for the teacher
Standards Addressed:

SS5H4 The student will describe U.S. involvement in World War I and post-World
War I America.

Grade Level/Content Area(s): 5th grade Social Studies

Blooms Level of Critical Thinking Required
Remembering

Understanding

Applying

Analyzing

Evaluating

Creating

Description of how to implement in the class:

This would be an introduction to a lesson on World War I. The students would start off on the
computer doing the interactive games and assessments. This will build their prior knowledge of
the subject or give them a foundation of what is going to be discussed in class. The actual lesson
will be teacher lead and the teacher will also monitor the students while on the computer. The
teacher would conclude the lesson by asking the students if they had any questions about any of
the material covered on Brainpop. This would reach the Loti level 2 of instruction.