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
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,
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
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