4th Grade

7 Ideas to Teach Forms of Energy

1. 🔥 Forms of Energy Scavenger Hunt Get your students thinking about forms of energy with this ENGAGE activity. Students can walk around the classroom,

The Ultimate 4th Grade Science TEKS Book List

One of my favorite ways to address the 4th grade science TEKS all year long while also inspiring students is through read-alouds and a robust

Out the Door to Explore: Full STEAM Ahead-- Outdoor Science Activities for 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade

Out the Door to Explore: 5 Reasons to Teach Science Outside

What I have learned is that we can easily do more to incorporate memorable science experiences on a regular basis right at school. Here are 5 reasons to teach science outside.

The Ultimate 4th Grade NGSS Science Book List

One of my favorite ways to introduce science concepts and dig a little deeper while also inspiring students is through read-alouds and a robust classroom

Scientists and Science Careers

Science TEKS 3.3C, 4.3C, and 5.3C ask students to connect grade-level appropriate science concepts with the history of science, science careers, and contributions of scientists.

What To Do About Science Vocabulary

I recently polled some upper elementary teachers and their #1 concern for science instruction is vocabulary retention. You’ve introduced vocabulary, taught your lessons, included time

5 Ideas for Force & Motion

Teaching elementary students about force and motion is super important and can be really fun. Force is just a fancy way of saying “push” or

6 Back to School Resources for 2023 from The Science Penguin (with freebies!)

If you are looking for some fun back to school science ideas for your upper elementary class, you’ve come to the right place! Check out

Science About Me: Back to School

It’s almost time for back to school! Get to know your students and help students start thinking about science in their own lives. This free

What to do when a student is absent for a lab

You set up an elaborate lab for students to investigate solubility. Unfortunately you have one student home sick and another in the nurse’s office. With

Animal Adaptations-- Small groups make a collaborative anchor chart to practice identifying structures and functions.

Science Vocabulary Ideas: Collaborative anchor chart for structural adaptations and functions

I was thinking about how many of our anchor charts are teacher-made. Sure, we get student input, but what if we had a way to

Science Vocabulary Ideas: Collaborative anchor charts for electrical conductors and insulators

I was thinking about how many of our anchor charts are teacher-made. Sure, we get student input, but what if we had a way to

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