Penn Brook
Grades 4-5
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
Math/Science 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)