Penn Brook

Grades 4-5

Grade 4 Remote Learning Work: Week of March 30-April 3rd

Grade 5 NEW Webpage! Check here weekly for updated assignments and activities.


Here is a list of apps and site that 4th grade students have done in class:

  • Book Creator (a big hit!)

  • Explain Everything (we just learned that on Friday)

  • Prodigy (they already have an account)

  • Sumdog (they already have an account)

  • Google Classroom (most assignments are done but they could show you what they've been up to! They need their log in--let me know if you need it)

  • Brainpop (we watch videos on everything from grammar to math on this site)

  • Epic (free audio books--great because libraries are closed!)

  • Kahoot (Jeopardy-like quiz games on all subjects. Also a big hit in class.)

  • Kahn Academy (video tutorials)

  • Stemscopes (our science curriculum--they already have a log in)

  • Tynker (coding--another a big hit)


General Resources:

WGBH Distance Learning Center: A fantastic collection of materials for all students.

PBS Kids: Interactive games and educational videos

Scholastic Learn at Home


Math/Science Resources:

Mr. Crossman's Math Resources

Lesley University Math Resources

Open Middle: Challenging math problems worth solving

Prodigy: Free math games

Bringing the Universe to America's Classrooms: Earth and Space Science, created in collaboration with NASA (K-12)

Mystery Science: Collection of at home science lessons, broken down by grade level

Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden. Follow on facebook. They have a live Home Safari daily at 3PM

NASA Kids: Articles, games and activities


ELA/Social Studies Resources:

Newsela: Current events articles and activities with differentiated reading levels. (Free accounts for students during school closures: Click login with Google and use your Georgetown email address)

Carmen Sandiego: Help your kids become expert super-sleuths with these Carmen Sandiego educational resources!

Arthur: Activities focused on community, diversity, the arts, civics, and social/emotional skills (PreK-5)

American Experience: History and Social Studies resources

Inspiring Middle School Literacy: Self-paced lessons include videos, interactive activities, note taking, reading, and writing (5-8)

Great Reading Websites!

Great reading sites from PB Literacy Night!