Why are teachers obsessed with Science Weekly Five Stations?
I am a proponent of my students getting to be involved in science- it’s not a secret that they love hands-on activities. The problem was
4th Grade
5 Ideas for Teaching Soil
It’s time to roll up our sleeves and dig into the exciting world of soil! Teaching soil can be an absolute blast, and we’re here
4th Grade NGSS Planning Guide
Are you ready to inspire students with amazing science lessons based on real-world phenomena? We can help! A strong focus on vocabulary, investigations, and writing
New Science TEKS (2024 Update!)
As always, we’ve got you covered ! Implementation of the new science TEKS begins in August 2024. The Science Penguin worked for over a year to
FREE 4th Grade Science TEKS Planning Guide
Hello Texas teacher friends! Are you hoping to build 4th grade students’ science background so they are prepared for 5th grade? We can help with
ABCD Diagrams for Science Notebooks
Do your students sometimes draw the tiniest little science diagrams? Do they skip the labels? Do some forget to describe their observations and measurements? Ever
Build Your Own Solar Oven (and make s’mores!)
“I used this resource at a summer camp and it was THE BEST THING EVER!!! Directions were clear to the point. The kids were able
Science Digital Choice Menus
Did I ever tell you about the Mythbusters twins? These two students knew everything in the 5th grade science curriculum when they walked through the
Why I’m Head over Heels for Science Flipbooks: Meaningful and Organized Science Notes
Science flipbooks are a fun way to take notes and organize information. With a science flipbook, you can cut and paste and take notes.
3 EASY Ways to use Science Sorts
Sorting relays are an easy addition to any science class. I started using them when I had a group that needed a more active way
Enhance Learning of Science through Reading Integration
Whenever I transitioned from being a 3rd grade teacher who taught all subjects (including ELAR) to just 5th grade science, it shifted my instructional day.
5 Ideas for Inherited Traits and Acquired Traits for 3rd, 4th, and 5th Grade
Heredity is a topic that leads to discovery and wonder because it encompasses so much of ourselves and the world around us. As educators, we