Sara Brush

This is a bundle of resources to help teach a unit on the regions of California. Students will work in groups to create a video to present to the class. After doing research, they will plan and put together a video using a green screen. (You don't need a fancy green screen, we used butcher paper.) The kids get so into it and it ends up being very fun. They learn how to use technology in a new way while still learning about the rich CA history! In this bundle, you will find a step by step instruc

Learn about balancing weight through this short activity where students compare weights of different objects.

This is a great resource for a group project. It has a detailed list of what is to be included and how to retrieve the information. They will be presenting this information to the class at the end of the project. It includes a copy of the slideshow they can use to organize their information.

This sheet describes the project and gives students guidelines for what they need to include. This is part of a larger bundle. It is for a unit on the California Regions. Students will work in groups to create a video to present to the class. After doing research, they will plan and put together a video using a green screen. (You don't need a fancy green screen, we used butcher paper.) The kids get so into it and it ends up being very fun. They learn how to use technology in a new way while stil

Use this worksheet to plan what you will say and who will be speaking for the informational part of your video. This is part of a larger bundle. It is for a unit on the California Regions. Students will work in groups to create a video to present to the class. After doing research, they will plan and put together a video using a green screen. (You don't need a fancy green screen, we used butcher paper.) The kids get so into it and it ends up being very fun. They learn how to use technology in a

This anchor chart helps students work through long division. Provides visuals and step by step instructions.

This worksheet explores the idea of adjectives by incorporating student interest. There is a space to draw and to write to incorporate different learning styles.

Let students explore weight by determining how many counting bears it takes to equal the weight of another object.

In this packet, there are many activities to use to teach unit rate. There is a number talk, a warmup, notes and guided practice, independent practice, and an exit ticket.

Use this worksheet to help guide you in this project. This is a rubric for the students to use to see if they are finished on the project. This is part of a larger bundle. It is for a unit on the California Regions. Students will work in groups to create a video to present to the class. After doing research, they will plan and put together a video using a green screen. (You don't need a fancy green screen, we used butcher paper.) The kids get so into it and it ends up being very fun. They learn

This is a resource with step by step instructions on how to use a green screen app. This is specific to the app titled GreenScreen. This resource is part of a bundle to study the California Regions. Students will work in groups to create a video to present to the class. After doing research, they will plan and put together a video using a green screen. (You don't need a fancy green screen, we used butcher paper.) The kids get so into it and it ends up being very fun. They learn how to use techno

Students will compare and contrast what each side was fighting for in the Mexican-American War. They will compare between Mexico, California and the United States.

Tests fourth graders on place value concepts. Based on Chapter 1 of Sadlier Math

In this lab, students will experiment with different materials to make clean water.

I made this resource as a reading comprehension to accompany our curriculum, Oh California, but this can also be used as a research resource that students can do on their own.

A graphic organizer to understand 6 simple machines and how they make work easier.

Using three songs, students will observe how sound travels. I used Whatever It Takes, High Hopes and the instrumental version of My Heart Will Go on. We observed if the volume was loud or soft and if it made the salt dance!

Multiplication facts from 1-12 written in tabs for you to cut out and make books of. Great little tool for learning multiplication.

This worksheet has lots of words with "ay" and "ai" in them where students sort them into the respective categories.

Includes graphic organizer for vocab. Walks students through a lab on the differences between reflection and refraction.