We have some exciting updates for the 2025-2026 school year! At The Science Penguin, we’re always working to improve older resources for the future. Please take a look at your grade level below to see what is new.
2nd Grade TEKS
We are so excited to introduce a bundle for the 2nd grade TEKS this year!
Non-Bundle Users: If you are not a full-year bundle user, check out these resources and the free planning guide!
3rd Grade TEKS
Non-Bundle Users: If you are not a full-year bundle user, check out these resources and the free planning guide!
Free 3rd Grade TEKS Planning Guide
4th Grade TEKS
Non-Bundle Users: If you are not a full-year bundle user, check out these resources and the free planning guide!
Free 4th Grade TEKS Planning Guide
5th Grade TEKS
The planning guide has been updated extensively to account for all of the standards being tested for the first time in 2026.
You will find some new Vocab Lab resources and Critical Thinking Projects. We updated our Simple STEM and Lockbox Challenges.
Non-Bundle Users: If you are not a full-year bundle user, check out these resources and the free planning guide!
Free 5th Grade TEKS Planning Guide
3rd Grade NGSS
Non-Bundle Users: If you are not a full-year bundle user, check out these resources and the free planning guide!
4th Grade NGSS
The planning guide has been updated extensively to account for the changes to the phenomenon-based units.
All 4th-grade NGSS phenomenon-based units were updated in May 2025 with improved activities and assessment options in Google Forms.
You will find some new Vocab Lab resources and Critical Thinking Projects. We updated our Simple STEM and Picture Dictionary.
Bundle Users: If you purchased on TPT, re-download your ZIP file from My Purchases. If you purchased on our website, the updates are already loaded for you to access when needed. Please watch your new video tutorials for an excellent overview of the changes.
Non-Bundle Users: If you are not a full-year bundle user, check out these resources and the free planning guide!
Free 4th Grade NGSS Planning Guide
4th Grade Phenomenon-based Units (Free Updates!)
5th Grade NGSS
The planning guide has some minor tweaks. You will find some new Vocab Lab resources and Critical Thinking Projects. We updated our Simple STEM, Picture Dictionary, and Lockbox Challenges. Also be sure to check out our new NGSS test prep!
Bundle Users: If you purchased on TPT, re-download your ZIP file from My Purchases. If you purchased on our website, the updates are already loaded for you to access when needed.
Non-Bundle Users: If you are not a full-year bundle user, check out these resources and the free planning guide!
