6 Back to School Resources for 2023 from The Science Penguin (with freebies!)
If you are looking for some fun back to school science ideas for your upper elementary class, you’ve come to the right place! Check out
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Science About Me: Back to School
It’s almost time for back to school! Get to know your students and help students start thinking about science in their own lives. This free
Must-Have General Science Books for Elementary Classrooms
These are my favorite trade books to help you teach introduce science, scientists, and perseverance in your elementary classroom. The links included are affiliate links to
12 Things I Wish I Had Known About Interactive Science Notebooks
Are you new to using Interactive Notebooks? After 6 years of trial and error, I made a list of 12 things I wish I had known
Science Classroom Expectations Anchor Charts
When it’s time to head back to school, I think about all of the expectations that must be taught. Some of those expectations are specific
5 Ideas for Teaching Science Practices
Many upper elementary science teachers start the year teaching their students about science process skills and scientific practices like: working safely in the lab using
Setting Up Sensational Science Interactive Notebooks in 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th Grade
Setting Up Your Science Notebook Many teachers have expressed concern about doing notebooks “the right way.” I’m here to tell you there is no right
Scientific Method: Easy Contests to Teach Students About Fair Tests
In my experience, many elementary students struggle to grasp the idea of controlled variables (constants) and why they are important for fair tests. What have
Starting the Year Off Right: Science Ideas for the First Week
I’m not a fluffy teacher. I never have been. I expect a lot out of my students and we are going to get to it
Advice for New Science Teachers {10 Tips}
Are you taking the leap into the wild and wonderful world of teaching elementary science? Congratulations! 🎉 From making science notebooks your best friend to transforming
