INSTRUCTIONAL

SOFTWARE

Name: AQuoia Brown

Software Title: BrainPop
URL: https://jr.brainpop.com/socialstudies/biographies/georgewashingtoncarver/
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: Each video is connected to a standard, it is engaging, lesson plans
included, fun quizzes and games, kids and teachers love BrainPop.
Suggestions for Improvement: Add more videos, enhance the videos by adding interactivity,
more detailed assessments.

Standards Addressed: See https://www.georgiastandards.org/Pages/Default.aspx

SS1H1 The student will read about and describe the life of historical figures in American history.
a. Identify the contributions made by these figures: Benjamin Franklin (inventor/author/
statesman),Thomas Jefferson (Declaration of Independence), Meriwether Lewis and
William Clark with Sacagawea (exploration), Harriet Tubman (Underground Railroad),
Theodore Roosevelt (National Parks and the environment), George Washington Carver
(science).
Grade Level/Content Area(s): 1st / Social Studies
Blooms Level of Critical Thinking Required (check all that apply). See
http://epltt.coe.uga.edu/index.php?title=Bloom%27s_Taxonomy
Remembering Understanding Applying Analyzing Evaluating Creating
Description of how to implement in the class:
To introduce the study of famous people, I will use the George Washington Carver BrainPop
video to engage the students. I will start the lesson by asking students if they know what was
special about George Washington Carvers teeth. After a short discussion, I will challenge the
students to see if our predictions were correct. Students will watch the George Washington Carver
video. Students will also be asked to remember one interesting fact about George Washington
Carver.
After watching the video, the students will share their interesting fact. The teacher will list all
the responses on chart paper or the IWB. If there are not enough responses for each child (1 to 1
ratio), then continue until enough are provided. Each child will select one of the facts to create an
illustration. After the drawings have been completed with at least one sentence to support the
drawing, the teacher will use her camera to create a digital image. All images will be added to a
PowerPoint slide show, where the students will narrate their image. The PowerPoint will be
converted to a movie format and uploaded to the classroom blog.

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To extend the activity, students will select one of the other famous people to research. Students
can work independently or in small groups. Final presentations will be added to the classroom
blog.

* Examples of common instructional models include whole group, teacher-led, student self-paced, small
group, or individual learning activities. Use as many of these descriptors or other descriptors as apply.