BrainPop is an online resource for students, teachers and parents where you can watch short educational videos online.
BrainPop features short, animated educational videos on a variety of topics. You need to have a paid subscription to view most of the videos, but there are half a dozen free videos for each topic as well as dozens more you can pay for.
BrainPop videos play on a three-by-three inch screen, or you can choose the fullscreen option to play them on a six-by-six inch screen. The videos are simple computer animation, with sharp edges and bright colors.
You'll need Adobe Flash Player 9 to watch BrainPop videos.
Each video also features a ten-question quiz at the end, with the option to take it online or print it out.
The BrainPop website has several topics, such as English and Social Studies, with dozens of videos for each topic. A handful of these videos are free to watch online. Otherwise, you'll need a subscription to the site. You can choose from several different subscription types, ranging from a family plan starting at $5.95 per month to a full school district plan starting at $1.10 per student per year.
