BrainPOP and Educational Films About Asthma, Allergies and the Immune System

Yahoo has an interesting item about an immunologist, Dr. Avraham Kadar, who has set up BrainPOP, a company that produces online, animated shorts about asthma, allergies, the immune system and a variety of other topics.

Visit BrainPOP and join teen-robot duo Tim and Moby for a plane ride on which a seemingly innocent bag of almonds prompts an in-depth discussion of allergies. Viewers learn about the physiology of an allergic reaction, the role of the immune system, the different types of allergens and the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of allergies. Additional BrainPOP films tackle related subjects like asthma and the immune system itself.

For allergic little ones in grades K-3, there's a BrainPOP Jr. film on the subject as well. Find out why Moby has cupcake frosting all over his metal face at BrainPOP Jr.. There, he and leading lady Annie explain the basics of allergies in terms this age group can relate to. Interactive games and activities supplement the film's lessons.

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I have no connection with this company or anyone associated with it: I do not know anyone who has used or recommended these films. I like the fact that they have close-captioned the films.