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
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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,
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
How to Teach Food Webs: 9 Exciting Hands-on Activities for 4th grade and 5th grade
Interpreting food webs can be overwhelming for many students. Over the years, I found a few strategies that work well with students needing extra assistance
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: 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 lessons, included time for hands-on
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 2025 from The Science Penguin (with 5 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