We’ve thought long and hard about how we can make being a BrainPOP UK subscriber even more beneficial than it already is. On that note (drum roll please) we’d like to introduce you to a brand new feature: Spotlights.
Being part of BrainPOP UK should be rewarding, providing a sprinkle of inspiration each time you log in. So a subscriber-only space where we bring together movies, additional content, and fun stuff all in one place seemed to be just the ticket.
The main aim being? To create a place of inspiration for teachers and students alike and ensure you get the most from being part of BrainPOP UK.
Hence, Spotlights. We’re unveiling them this week. But, what are they?
Spotlights bring together hand-picked movies relating to a central theme. They also provide additional content in the shape of fun experiments, info sheets, lesson plans, links to handy Spotlight-related websites and POP Spot; a special Spotlights area of POPtalk.
We’ve come up with a different Spotlight for each month of the year so hopefully you’ll find something useful for lessons.
To help you plan, here’s what’s coming up:
March
Spotlight on…stupendous structures and oustanding construction. Gravity, compression and tension at work.
April
Spotlight on…wet, windy and wonderful weather. Eyes skywards for some cloud spotting with Tim & Moby.
May
Spotlight on…your world. Up for a rescue mission? Taking responsibility to reboot, reuse and recycle.
June
Spotlight on…growing up. Can you blame it all on the hormones? Yes you can! Tim & Moby help with a few growing pains.
July
Spotlight on…the human body. It’s an amazing machine. Learn how it works, and how to look after it properly, with Tim & Moby.
August
Spotlight on…a galaxy far far away. Tim & Moby journey into Space, avoiding the Death Star, to investigate planets, stars, galaxies and more.
We’ve made our first Spotlight accessible to all to start with so that everyone gets the chance to try Super Structures on for size.
Your feedback is like gold dust to us so let us know what you think – any suggestions welcome!
We’re doing much nail biting in anticipation (eugh!)
June 7th, 2010 at 7:00 pm
I am currently on the free trial subscription and my 10 year old daughter relly enjoys this site.
I am a home educating mother and will be subscribing come September ready for the new school year. It will cut down on hours of trawling the net to find relevent information – here it is all in one place.
I am looking forward to the additional material which will be available then, including the extra printables.
June 10th, 2010 at 10:32 am
Hi Stacey
Thanks for your lovely comment! It’s great to hear that you and your daughter enjoy the site.
The Adulthood FYI on the Growing Pains Spotlight page (http://www.brainpop.co.uk/spotlights/growingpains/) is just a little taster of what’s to come in September. Also, we’ve just updated our All Spotlights page so you can plan for the rest of the year, http://www.brainpop.co.uk/spotlights/allspotlights/
We have a little proposition for you so keep an eye on your email inbox!
Happy BrainPOPping!