5th Grade NGSS Test Prep: CAST, PSSA, and States Using the Next Generation Science Standards
Teachers in NGSS states know that the struggle is real when it comes to test prep. NGSS-based standardized tests are full of diagrams, charts, multiple
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Science Penguin Standards-Based Assessments
The movement toward data-driven instruction doesn’t have to be complicated or time-consuming. With standards-based science assessments from The Science Penguin, you can see what your
Getting Started with Phenomena-based Science in 3rd, 4th, and 5th Grade
Let’s take a look at using phenomena in upper elementary science, particularly 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade! Watch and Learn with Mini PD In just
Think Sheets: Your Online Science STAAR Testing Solution
When standardized test day rolls around, there’s nothing worse than watching a student zoom through the test without writing a single word on their scratch
The First Week of Science (4th + 5th Grade)
The first week of school is always a complicated time when it comes to planning. How do you balance activities that are fun, meaningful, but
2025-2026 School Year Science Penguin Updates
We have some exciting updates for the 2025-2026 school year! At The Science Penguin, we’re always working to improve older resources for the future. Please
The Science Penguin Mini PD
We value your time and want to make sure you have everything you need to be the amazing upper elementary science teacher you are. Your
CER (Claim Evidence Reasoning) in 3rd, 4th, and 5th Grade Science
CER stands for claim, evidence, and reasoning. It is a scaffolded way for students to prove their understanding of scientific concepts in a written format.
5th Grade Science STAAR: 3 Tips to Master Short Constructed Response (SCR)
STAAR testing…the phrase that makes most teachers groan, right? We’ve all got opinions on standardized testing, but the reality is that we need to prepare
8 Best Investigations for Conservation of Matter
My students are only allowed to drink water in our classroom. Over the years, I have had parents ask if they could have powdered flavors
EASY Science Lessons with Slides & Worksheet Notes for 4th Grade and 5th Grade
Imagine this scenario: You wake up on a bright, sunny day and panic sets in. “Oh no”, you think to yourself, “What science lesson will
Phenomena-based Science Units for the New 5th Grade Science TEKS- Not Your Average Science Experiment
Teachers have questions about the NEW 5th grade science TEKS. 🙋♀️ I (Ari) am here to answer them for you. Remember, implementation of the new