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
5th 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,
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 5th Grade Science TEKS Book List
One of my favorite ways to address this standard all year long while also inspiring students is through read-alouds and a robust classroom library. It’s
The Ultimate 5th 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
SEVEN Engaging 5th Grade Science Test Prep Ideas
Miserable. That’s the best way to describe how I conducted test prep my first couple years teaching. My students did pages upon pages of practice
Tide Pools, Reefs, and Sharks, Oh My: Life Science and Oceans
While I LOVE to teach thematically, a required scope and sequence and district unit tests can get in the way. Problem solved. This supplemental resource
A Simple Strategy for Science Test Prep: Observation Stations
Do you ever wonder how to prepare students for science testing with all of the strange scenarios they might encounter in the questions? I was
FREE 5th Grade Science TEKS Planning Guide
Most of my classroom experience has been in 5th grade science teaching the 5th grade science TEKS. Early on I struggled to find effective materials
