Simon Halpern

Just in time for October! Bring Mary Shelley’s classic tale to life in your upper–elementary classroom with this comprehensive, text-based packet. Perfect for guiding 4th graders, this resource ensures students engage deeply with the adapted Kid Classic illustrated version of the novel through evidence-based reading, writing, and vocabulary practice. The questions mainly practice RL.4.1, RL.4.2, RL.4.3 (text evidence, theme, character/event analysis), with support from RL.4.4–4.6 (vocabulary &

In this hands-on STEM challenge, 4th grade students work in pairs to design tin foil boats that can carry the most marbles before sinking. After predicting their vessel’s load capacity and recording key design choices, students observe as each boat is publicly tested in a fun, high-stakes “sink or float” showdown. Results are shared and analyzed as a class to uncover what makes an effective design. Throughout the activity, students engage in teamwork, measurement, data recording, and scientific

Perfect for 4th-grade classrooms, this resource creatively ties vexillology (the study of flags) to California’s rich history, helping students uncover the deeper meanings behind state symbols. Through engaging storytelling, academic vocabulary, and thought-provoking questions, students will connect with California’s past in a meaningful and memorable way. This 5-page resource connects students to two fascinating topics: 1. The Bear Flag Republic (3 pages): Dive into the short-lived independe