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Name or Title: BrainPOP
Type of Resource: Website

URL: https://www.brainpop.com/
Details/Description:
BrainPOP was founded in 1999 by Dr. Avraham Kadar. He created BrainPOP to explain difficult concepts to his
young patients. This website provides educational videos to help kids create, construct, and collaborate as they
explore the world through technology.
Educational Value/Uses:
BrainPOP encourages learning made visible through tools that challenge students to reflect, make connections,
and engage in deeper, curiosity-driven learning. This website covers topics such as English, Social Studies,
STEM, Arts & Music. This website covers universal topics, with localization for major world languages like
Spanish, French, and Mandarin. Along with BrainPOP, there is also a BrainPOP Jr. and BrainPOP ELL.
Content Standards:
BrainPOP is a trusted learning resource that supports core and supplemental subjects, reaching millions of
learners worldwide. There is a link within BrainPOP that takes you to BrainPOP Educators and you can search
by standards, subject, or grade. This is very convenient considering these tools are all within the website.
This page will ask you to select a state, subject, and grade level (Ohio, Science, 2nd grade). Once you submit the
following information the next screen will pop up and it will provide you with a list of standards and videos
from their site that correspond with the following information that was given on the previous page.
For this particular search, I can teach using standards 2.ESS.1 and 2.ESS.2 (there are more, but these relate to
the screenshot). Below the standards are videos that I can show relating to each of the standards. If I decided
that I want to show a video on the Water Cycle, I would simply click on the highlighted blue hyperlink “Water
Cycle”. This will then take me directly to the video.
Assessment Suggestions:
After showing a specific video, there are different options for assessment. If I were to show the video on the Water Cycle,
afterwards I will have the option for my students to take an easy quiz, hard quiz, make-a-map, or participate in creative
coding. There are also other options including, word play, games, draw about it, write about it, activity, talk about it, belly
up, and pop a joke. These all relate to the Water Cycle.
Name or Title: Mystery Doug
URL: https://www.mysterydoug.com
Mystery Doug is a website that shows a new video every week that inspires your students to ask
questions. It is free to sign up, and you will receive a link through your email reminding you of your
new video or you can simply log into your account online. Every video answers real student questions.
These educational videos are perfect five-minute breaks for your classroom. These videos can be
watched during morning meeting, snack time, after recess, during transitions, for rewards, and warm-
ups. At the end of each video, your students will get to vote between 3 different topics that they want
Doug to answer next week. You also can submit questions to Doug and if he choosing your class’s
question he will “FaceTime” your class and a student in your class will have the opportunity to ask
him the question.
Educational Value/Usage:
Students of all ages can watch Mystery Doug’s videos. They are educational by “quizzing the
students” and providing wait time for small group or whole class discussion after Doug asks a higher
order thinking question. The content is specific and relevant to the focus of the topic that is being
presents. Students can ask Doug questions like “Why do zebras have stripes?” and he will answer them
through a video. This website covers topics such as English, Social Studies, STEM, Arts & Music, but
mostly science.
Content Standards:
A teacher could create an assessment or exit ticket for students to complete at the end of each video.
Possible standards that could be used are...
3-LS3-1 – Analyze and interpret data to provide evidence that plants and animals have traits
inherited from parents and that variation of these traits exists in a group of similar organisms.
Assessment Suggestions
Mystery Doug could be used as formative assessment due to passing out exit tickets for students to
complete after the video to monitor student understanding.
Name or Title: Teach Your Monster To Read
URL or Source Information: https://www.teachyourmonstertoread.com
Teach Your Monster To Read is a groundbreaking game that makes learning to read fun!
The computer version is 100% free. The game is for children in the first stages of learning
to read, or for older children who need a bit more practice. Throughout the game,
students will meet colorful characters and collect rewards. When children are engaged,
they’re motivated to learn. The students will first create a monster and take it on an
adventure through learning. They will travel to exciting places and win prizes as their
monster learns to read.
This is an educational website that covers everything from letters and sounds to reading
full sentences. It is designed to collaborate with leading academics and it complements
all synthetic phonics programs used in schools. As they progress, they rehearse a range
of essential reading skills; matching letters to sounds, blending, segmenting, tricky
words and reading full sentences.
Content Standards:
This platform uses games in the form of quizzes or assessments and their account saves
their individual progress and reports. Possible standards that could be used are...
RF.K.3 – Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding
words.
RF.K.2 – Demonstrate understanding of spoken words, syllables, and sounds
(phonemes).
Teach Your Monster To Read can be used to monitor students progress through formative
assessment using the quizes that students take and tracking their recorded progress.
Name or Title: Seussville
URL or Source Information: https://www.seussville.com
Seussville is a place for children of all ages to play and learn with Dr. Seuss’s books and
classic characters. Books leap to life through interactive games and activities that will
enrich each child’s reading experience. This platform enriches discovery, imagination,
and creativity. This website is free and you can sign up with an account using a
username and password. This platform does require Adobe’s Flash 9, 10, or higher. This
site is also a good resource for teachers and educators to use to find books that meet with
their standards they will be teaching.
This is an educational website that exposes students to games and information, including
a comprehensive Dr. Seuss character guide, a searchable Dr. Seuss book catalog,
biographical information, educator resources, parent tips, and more. During the
interactive games students will be asked for example, click on the words that rhyme
with “row”. The student complete these activities while listening to the story of their
choice.
Content Standards:
RF.K.3 – Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding
words.
(phonemes).
Seussville can be used to monitor students progress through formative assessment using
the quizzes that students take and tracking their recorded progress.
Name or Title: Cookie
URL or Source Information: https://www.cookie.com
At cookie, child experts and educators design interactive online games for kids. The
learning games for kids help in building skills needed for success in school. While playing
fun educational games, kids learn to read with phonics, build skills in math, language,
social studies, science and much more. Their educational videos encourage children to
keep learning, even after school hours. This platform is free, but requires Adobe Flash
Player 9, 10, or higher.
This is an educational website that exposes students to games and information. This
platform groups games, stories, videos, and activities by grade and age group. After
clicking on the “games” tab your student will be able to select a game that correlates
with a lesson. These games are educational and students would benefit from this most
after a lesson is taught. You can find specific games, activities or stories that correlate
with the content that was taught prior.
Content Standards:
RF.K.3 – Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.
(phonemes).
1.NBT.B.3 – Compare two two-digit numbers based on meanings of the tens and ones
digits, recording the results of comparisons with the symbols >, =, and <.
Cookie can be used to monitor students progress through formative assessment using the
quizzes that students take and tracking their recorded progress.
Name or Title: Vocabulary Spelling City
Type of Resource: Website and App
URL or Source Information: https://www.spellingcity.com
Vocabulary Spelling City expands knowledge of vocabulary words and reading
comprehension. This platform is a K-12 game-based learning site and app that offers 40+
engaging vocabulary, spelling, phonics, and writing activities to build reading
comprehension. This is a free website, but offers a premium membership where you will
have access to more content as well as the mobile app. A premium membership is 29.99 a
year for a family and 49.99 a year for a single classroom.
This is an educational website that provides pre-made word lists or you can create a list
of vocabulary words that you want to be used in educational games and activities used to
help boost reading comprehension. An educator can create a list for their students to
study, print, or play games with. Students can then go on to the website and select this
pre made list to complete these assignments.
Content Standards:
This platform uses games, activities to help students study vocabulary words. Quizzes or
assessments can be implemented through this platform. Spelling City supports the
Common Core State Standards. Possible standards that could be used are...
L.1.1 – Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and
usage when writing or speaking.
RF.1.4 – Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension.
Vocabulary Spelling City can be used to monitor students progress through formative
assessment using the quizzes, especially spelling, foundational skills, and language. This
could possibly also be used for summative assessments.
Name or Title: Turtle Diary
URL or Source Information: https://www.turtlediary.com
Turtle Diary offers a unique blend of education and entertainment to create the ideal
interactive learning platform for your little ones. The kids’ quizzes on the site enable
children from first to fifth grade to become confident in applying learned concepts, and
grant instant evaluations. Turtle Diary is free, but they offer a premium upgrade.
This is an educational website that provides activities for students to do including extra
practice and to help them enjoy learning in a variety of engaging activities, from jigsaw
puzzles to step-by-step science experiments. Parents can benefit from this platform too!
Turtle Diary reduces toad trip stress and are perfect for a rainy day or snow day
educational activity. Audio instructions are also included in all games. I specifically chose
Turtle Diary because they offer typing games that students can use to learn and practicing
using the keyboard. This is especially useful when students take online tests in 3rd grade.
Content Standards:
This platform uses games, activities to help students study content as well as typing on the
keyboard. Quizzes or assessments can be implemented through this platform. Teachers can
use assessment tools to get detailed reports about student successes and areas for
improvement. Possible standards that could be used are...
L.1.1 – Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage
when writing or speaking.
Turtle can be used to monitor students progress through formative assessment using the
quizzes, especially spelling, foundational skills, and language. This platform tracks
student progress.
Name or Title: Sumdog
URL or Source Information: https://www.sumdog.com
Sumdog provides engaging adaptive learning from K-8 math, K-6 spelling, and K-5 grammar. This platform adapts
to each individual, using engaging game-based learning to motivate and build confidence. Sumdog provides
engaging learning and practice in numeracy for children aged 5-14, and literacy for children aged 5-11. This plat for
is free, but you can subscribe to get access to unlimited reports and activities, reading questions and the newest
games.
Sumdog’s game-based learning, based on extensive research in schools, is designed to motivate as many students as
possible. Each Sumdog game can be used to practice a vast range of skills. You won't find many educational
programs that can do this. This means your students can learn together, even if they're working at different levels.
And they choose what engages them most - but you retain control over what they learn. Teachers control the
learning. This platform used positive reinforcement to reward achievement. Sumdog utilizes personalized learning.
Teachers retain control of what students are working on, and can set specific skills.
Content Standards:
This platform is standards and Common Core aligned. Sumdog has over 650 skills, aligned to the Common Core and
key state standards – filtered to help you choose. Possible standards that could be used are...
@.G.5 Partition circles and rectangles into two, three, or four equal parts; describe the shares using the words
halves, thirds, half of, a third of, etc.; and describe the whole as two halves, three thirds, four fourths. Recognize
that equal part as identical wholes need not have the same shape.
3.G.4 Partition shapes into parts with equal areas. Express the area of each pat as a unit fraction of the whole (1/2,
1/3, Ɖ, 1/6, 1/8).
Assessments are a subscription fee. When a student takes an assessment, they'll be answering outside of Sumdog's
games, much like a paper test. The results are fed to you in real time and you can share or print these if you wish.
Students access the assessment straight from their City page. To run an assessment for your class or group, all
students must be covered by a subscription place.

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