Phenomena-based Science Units for the New 5th Grade Science TEKS- Not Your Average Science Experiment

New 5th grade science TEKS Phenomena Based Science

Teachers have questions about the NEW 5th grade science TEKS. 🙋‍♀️ I (Ari) am here to answer them for you.

Remember, implementation of the new science TEKS is not until the 2024-2025 school year. 

The Science Penguin pre-released 5th-grade phenomena-based units for the new TEKS a year early!

Why release the phenomena-based units early?

We want teachers who are ready to try something new to go ahead dip their toes in the water and enjoy these brand-new units! We are getting feedback on the resources to ensure they are in optimal shape for next year.

 It is optional. If you are a new teacher and struggling to keep your head above water, please do not worry about the 2024 TEKS.  Keep on keepin’ on. You’ll be ready next year.

How will the 5th grade science TEKS planning guide change?

The 2023 Science Penguin Planning Guide reflects the current TEKS. There will be a new planning guide for 2024, and I’ve already been working on it. You can catch a glimpse in the images below.

We are updating the assessments, spiral review, and small group lessons for release in Summer 2024.

Surprised to hear about the new Science TEKS? Get the details on the new TEKS for 2024 in this blog post.

What does this look like ?

Expect tight alignment, detailed 5E lesson plans, emphasis on Science and Engineering Practices and Recurring Themes and Concepts, and high rigor from The Science Penguin.

With the new Science Penguin Planning Guide in 2024, you’ll find a combination of new phenomena-based units, models, engineering, and the materials you already know and love.

The 2024 Science Penguin Planning Guide is not yet available for the NEW 5th grade science TEKS, but you can access pre-released phenomena-based units.

Here is an example:

In this 9-day mixtures unit for 5th grade:

Day 1-5 are all in the Beaches Phenomenon-based unit.

Day 1: Engage with the phenomenon video and quick lab.

Day 2: Explore with stations.

Day 3: Explain with a video clip, text, and notebook activity.

Day 4: Elaborate with a lab.

Day 5: To evaluate, write a class CER, do a multiple-choice quiz, and respond to an open response prompt.

After Day 5, we reinforce with other Science Penguin materials.

Day 6: Review the important content with slides and notes, a sort, and an exit ticket.

Day 7-8: Extend by differentiating. Meet with small groups needing intervention. Allow students to review in stations. Ask some students to work on Digital Inquiry. Review with flipbooks or notebook templates.

Day 9: Assess with our TEKS-based Assessments, Vocabulary Quizzes, and/or Short Constructed Response.

The Beach Mixtures Phenomenon-Based Unit meets the following TEKS, including RTC and SEP.

You can ensure students are prepared for STAAR by using these Science Penguin materials as a follow-up to the phenomenon-based unit:

  • Slides & Notes
  • All in One Notebook templates
  • Small Group Science for intervention
  • Digital Inquiry with prepared students
  • Task Cards, sorts, and stations for review
  • TEKS-Based Assessments and Short Constructed Response

What will be available in Summer 2024 ?

In Summer 2024, we will release:

  • Updated TEKS-Based Assessments
  • Updated Spiral Review
  • Updated Small Group Science
  • Updated TEKS signs
  • Updated Planning Guide
  • Updated STAAR Prep

What should I do in 2023 ?

You can just follow your current planning guide, especially if you are new to teaching, new to the grade level, or have a lot on your plate.

If you are a veteran teacher or itching for a change, try these new units now! I recommend ditching the old material for the new phenomena-based units, rather than trying to add them in.

 

Where can I find the pre-released units ?

You have 4 options to access these fabulous phenomena-based science units for the new 5th grade science TEKS:

  1. Purchase resources individually on TPT.
  2. Purchase a bundle of just these units on TPT.
  3. Purchase the 5th Grade Science TEKS Bundle.
  4. Get a yearly school subscription.
Remember: The 2024 Planning Guide shown above is not yet available, but you can access the pre-released phenomena-based units and other materials.
 

5th Grade TEKS Bundle Users:

Learn about the 2024 Science TEKS!

Sign up for the 2023 Free Planning Guide!

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