Brainpop February/March Movies

In honor of Black History month, an annual celebration since 1926, BrainPOP invites you to check out our special minisite dedicated to African-American heritage.

By the way, in case you didn't realize, 2008 is a leap year! To help dispel the myths about the origins of Leap Day (February 29th) Leap Year movie!

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♦ February 18: Pluto is no longer officially a planet, but you can still learn about this piece of the solar system on Pluto Day, the anniversary of its discovery in 1930!

♦ February 18: This year, Pluto Day shares the spotlight with President's Day. Why not learn about the first U.S. president, George Washington?
♦ February 21: There will be a total lunar eclipse on this day in North and South America, Europe, Africa, and Western Asia. Find out more about Eclipses here!

♦ February 24: The Academy Awards - popularly known as the Oscars - are announced today. Learn about the film industry in our Filmmaking movie!

♦ March 6: The creator of the Sistine Chapel was born on this day. Don't miss our movie about Michelangelo!

♦ March 9: Fall back, spring forward? Learn all about Daylight Saving Time!

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♦ Do you feel a chill in the air? Bundle up and watch the Winter movie! Learn about different kinds of precipitation and what happens to plants and animals during the winter. 

♦ What time is it? Find out in Time to the Hour.

♦ In Freshwater Habitats,

♦ What is four minus two? Basic Subtraction.

♦ Celebrate President's Day and learn about Abraham Lincoln, and his important role in American history. In Write About It, students can write a letter to him!

♦ In honor of Black History Month, Celebrates the lives of abolitionist Harriet Tubman and scientist George Washington Carver.