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 âš¡, 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.
3 Tips to Simplify Digital Science Teaching
In my first year of teaching, I had some pretty impressive technology: an overhead projector with Expo markers Yup. That’s it. 😅 That’s what we
Earth Day Science 2025 for 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade
Happy Earth Day! We know more than ever just how important science, community, and a global perspective are for our world. Earth Day has always been
3 EASY Ideas to Teach Science Vocabulary with Technology
I know many teachers are scrambling to find effective methods of instruction for distance learning. I’d like to share some effective resources for teaching and
Science Discoveries through Digital Inquiry
During my time in the classroom, I was always excited about the opportunities technology opened up for my students. As a student growing up, I
5 Tips for 5th Grade Science STAAR Test Prep with Task Cards: A Worksheet Alternative
I’ve been there. I copied giant packets of science worksheets thinking it would help prepare for 5th Grade Science STAAR. It didn’t. Students passed but
Small Group Science: An Intervention Plan for Tutoring
“What exactly do you do in small groups?” This is a question I received for years, although I could never seem to provide a great
The Science Penguin in Spanish
Have you ever wished that you could have Science Penguin resources ready to go… in Spanish? Well, now you can! I have heard from literally
5 Ideas to Teach Students About Ecosystem Interactions
Need ideas to teach students about organisms’ interactions with living and nonliving components of their ecosystems? Look no further!
Valentine’s Day Science
Do you need some FUN science activities to do the week of Valentine’s Day? These 5 science stations are engaging, educational, and interactive! See them
