Hello, 5th grade teachers!
Welcome to The Science Penguin. We are here to simplify and streamline your teaching of 5th grade science concepts!
We’ve got you covered with phenomena-based units, interactive notebook templates, task cards, sorts, digital activities, stations, and STEM units!
We have so many great resources that I will simplify the search so you can save time.
Let’s begin!
🧠 Know Your 5th Grade Science Standards
NGSS: California, Oregon, Nevada, Washington, Hawaii, New Mexico, Kansas, Arkansas, Illinois, Michigan, Iowa, Kentucky, Washington DC, Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine
NGSS with a different name: Alabama, Arkansas, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming
Nearly Identical to NGSS: Louisiana and Montana
Similar to NGSS: Utah and Massachusetts
Texas has TEKS (Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills). Virginia has SOL (Standards of Learning). Florida has NGSSS (Next Generation Sunshine State Standards), not to be confused with NGSS. 😅 Other states have their own unique standards.
A lack of cohesion can make planning difficult, but I am here to help you!
📆 Free 5th Grade Science Planning Guides
The Science Penguin offers FREE day-by-day planning guides so you can visualize your entire year!
Select your guide and I’ll email it right away!
Enter your name and email and I’ll send your free NGSS guide right over! Please use your personal email so I don’t get stuck in a district filter.
Enter your name and email and I’ll send your free TEKS guide right over! Please use your personal email so I don’t get stuck in a district filter.
⭐️ Full Year 5th Grade Science Bundles
We offer TWO distinct 5th grade science bundles with a full year of lessons, including a day-by-day planning guide!
If you are in a different state that does not use NGSS or TEKS, it may be best to shop by unit or pick the bundle that is closest to your state’s standards. For example, Oklahoma’s standards are nearly identical to NGSS, so I recommend the NGSS Bundle.
🔎 Science Activity Packs
Some teachers prefer to get just the materials they need for each unit! That’s why we designed Activity Packs for different science topics. They are available on TPT. See Science Activity Packs.
In the Activity Packs, you’ll find notebook templates, hands-on activities, stations, slides & notes, task cards, and digital activities. You will have SO much fun planning! See all 28 topics.
Here are the 8 most popular Science Activity Packs for 5th grade.
💡 5E Phenomena-based Science Units
Are you looking to anchor your units with phenomena, incorporate content-driven STEM, and develop claims with evidence and reasoning? We have that too! Our unit plans guide you step by step through the 5E Model with rich content, photo examples, and answer keys too!
These are available on TPT. See all Phenomena-based Units.
Here are 8 teacher favorites!
🔑 Sign up for more 5th grade science information!
Enter your name and email and I’ll send your free NGSS guide right over! Please use your personal email so I don’t get stuck in a district filter.
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