5th Grade

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

New 5th grade science TEKS Phenomena Based Science

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

5 Fun Low-Prep Ways to Use Science Vocabulary Task Cards in Your Classroom- EASY Worksheet Alternatives

Are you looking for some creative and engaging ways to spice up your science vocabulary activities? Well, look no further because I’ve got something exciting

5 Ideas for Teaching Gravity in 3rd, 4th, and 5th Grade

Are you looking for ideas and inspiration to teach gravity in your classroom? Get ready to inspire your students with mind-blowing activities and experiments that

5th 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

5 Ideas to Teach 5th Grade Stars

Are you ready to take your students on a cosmic journey through the wonders of the solar system and the stars that adorn our night

Balloon Rockets: Guided Experiment Design for 5th Grade Force and Motion

Guiding your fifth graders to craft their own scientific investigation for force and motion can be a challenge, but we’ve got a solution to simplify

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

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As a new teacher, I struggled to plan engaging, rigorous science lessons. Throughout my time teaching upper elementary and in my graduate studies, I discovered what worked well and developed science curriculum for busy teachers. Now, teachers across the country use Science Penguin activities every single day in their classrooms!

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