How to Teach Food Chains for 2nd and 3rd Grade
Let’s take a look at teaching 2nd grade and 3rd grade about food chains. Food chains aren’t just about ”who eats who.” They are about
Countdown to 5th Grade Science STAAR 2026
The countdown to 5th Grade Science STAAR is upon us! Don’t let this be a stressful season; The Science Penguin is here to help! We’ve
5th Grade Science STAAR: 3 Tips to Master Short Constructed Response (SCR)
STAAR testing…the phrase that makes most teachers groan, right? We’ve all got opinions on standardized testing, but the reality is that we need to prepare
Teaching Kids About the 2024 Solar Eclipse
Let’s take a look at 6 ideas teachers can use to teach students about the 2024 solar eclipse. What is a Solar Eclipse? A solar
Digital Science Vocabulary Lessons in Google Forms– You’ll love this!
Science is a vast and complex subject, and it can be difficult for students to learn all the associated vocabulary. The digital vocabulary line that
Opposites Attract! 5 Engaging Ways to Teach Magnetism in 3rd Grade
Magnets are so useful. Whether on our fridge, holding up papers on our whiteboard, or in our preschool playrooms, our students are interacting with magnets
8 Best Investigations for Conservation of Matter
My students are only allowed to drink water in our classroom. Over the years, I have had parents ask if they could have powdered flavors
Animals and Their Senses: 4th Grade NGSS Models for Information Processing
We begin this unit by watching a Phenomenon video that asks the question “How do animals receive, process, and respond to information from their senses?”.
Best Teaching Ideas for 5 Landforms Types: Deltas, Sand Dunes, Canyons, Valleys, and Mountains
Ever wondered why the Grand Canyon is so, well, grand? Or why some valleys are U-shaped like a horseshoe rather than V-shaped like a pizza
EASY Science Lessons with Slides & Worksheet Notes for 4th Grade and 5th Grade
Imagine this scenario: You wake up on a bright, sunny day and panic sets in. “Oh no”, you think to yourself, “What science lesson will
Phenomena-based Science Units for the New 5th Grade Science TEKS- Not Your Average Science Experiment
Teachers have questions about the NEW 5th grade science TEKS. 🙋♀️ I (Ari) am here to answer them for you. Remember, implementation of the new
Buckle Your Seatbelts! Teaching Speed, Energy, and Collisions in Your 4th Grade Classroom
If there’s one invention in this world I’m most thankful for, it’s the seatbelt. It saves lives and prevents serious injuries in our cars, planes,