Every BrainPOP topic is aligned to Common Core (CCSS), US State, and Next Generation Science (NGSS) standards for grades 3-12.
You can find them on every topic under Teach This Topic.
Click Standards to view feature level standards for the topic.
You can also sort standards by grade level.
If you are logged in with an individual educator account, we will remember the state, grade level and standard you most recently used.
Frequently Asked Questions
What features on BrainPOP are currently aligned to standards?
The following features are aligned:
- Movie & Quiz
- Make-a-Map
- Make-a-Movie
- Creative Coding
- Related Reading
- Simulation
- Primary Source
- Creative Coding
These features are coming soon:
- Challenge
- Worksheet
- Graphic Organizer
- Vocabulary
- Games
- Lesson Plans
Why are Movie and Quiz standards alignments listed together?
Each Movie and its associated Quiz focus on the same content, and therefore have the same standards alignments.
Where can I find content-specific standards alignments?
Content-specific standards alignments are located in Movie & Quiz.
How can I find if BrainPOP has topics that align to specific standards?
You can use our standards search tool to search for content based on academic standards, grade level, and topic.
Are Games aligned to standards?
Alignments for games are coming soon.
What about standards for Canada, Australia, England and Scotland?
International standards not available on the topic level yet, but you can use our standards search tool to search for content based on academic standards, grade level, and topic.