5 Ideas for Physical & Chemical Change: Experiments & Demonstrations They’ll Love
These ideas aren’t your average science experiments! We’re going to dig deeper with conservation of matter, CER, and a phenomenon-based science unit. There are MANY
Changing States of Matter: Evaporation, Condensation, Freezing, and Melting
When you’re new to teaching, you sometimes miss opportunities that you later discover. When I was teaching 5th graders about evaporation, freezing, condensation, and melting,
3 Top Tips for Science Stations Success
New to using stations and centers? Not sure if science stations are right for your students? Worry that groups are too large? Wondering what to
5 Tips for Digital Science Lessons
In this new age of digital learning, many science teachers find themselves struggling with the loss of their “hands-on” approach to teaching. One of the
Spring Science: Eggs, Clouds, and the Great Outdoors
Who else loves spring? Sunny days, rainy days, birds, flowers, time outdoors– it really is the best! Since I love being outside enjoying all spring
4 Fun Halloween Science Experiments for 4th Grade and 5th Grade
October is one of my favorite months of the year. Give me all the pumpkin carving, fall festivals, and trick or treats! (Give me some
Elementary Labs in a Snap
https://thesciencepenguin.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Copy-of-Labs-in-a-Snap.mp4 Labs. Labs. Labs. Who needs more simple, meaningful, ready-to-go labs? WELL. Labs in a Snap is here! You’re going to love how this is organized
Digital Inquiry Jr. | A 3rd Grade Science Resource
Because Digital Inquiry for 4th and 5th were so popular, we are bringing you Digital Inquiry Jr. (DIJR), designed for 3rd grade. There are 24 ready-to-use
Science Sub Plans for 4th and 5th Grade
Sometimes you just can’t be at school. In your absence, your guest teacher and students can carry on with meaningful learning while building schema. There is plenty to do with these lessons!
NGSS & Phenomena in Science: 4th and 5th Grade Science Curriculum- Not Your Average Science Experiments
Ever thought about the “wow” factor of a rainbow 🌈, lightning ⚡, or an eruption 🌋? These are phenomena – stuff we can see happening
CER in Science: How to Boost Reading, Writing, and Science Skills in 4th Grade and 5th Grade with SciencELA
CER is everywhere right now and with good reason! 4th grade and 5th grade students need to read, synthesize, and respond. They need high-quality texts,
Winter Holiday Resources from The Science Penguin
As a GIFT TO YOU, we’re providing teachers and families with some fun winter holiday activities that can be completed in class or at home.
