Brain POP

Brain POP is a unique application.  Tim and Moby host a featured animated movie each day. Some featured movies for October, 2010 were entitled Women's Suffrage, The Great Depression, and John Adams.   After viewing the movie, an animated quiz is available to take.  Several animated movies are available by tapping the "More Brainpop" tab.  Movies included are Jane Goodall, Mars, Wind Energy, Cesar Chavez, Civil War, Stocks and Shares, Blogs, Main Idea, William Shakespeare, Angles, Comparing Prices, Interest, Harlem Renaissance, Digital Animation, Yo-Yo Ma, Asthma, DNA, Nutrition, Cameras, Digital Etiquette, and International Space Station. The extra movies do not include the quiz feature.  This is a very appealing application offering a wealth of information and should not be overlooked.

• Pros:  Interesting, interactive, informative
• Cons:  None at this point
• Price:  Free (premium services are also available)