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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

FREE 4th Grade Science TEKS Planning Guide

Hello Texas teacher friends! Are you hoping to build 4th grade students’ science background so they are prepared for 5th grade? We can help with

FREE 3rd Grade Science TEKS Planning Guide

Hello Texas teacher friends! Are you hoping to build 3rd grade students’ science background so they are prepared for 4th grade science and eventually 5th

Science Classroom Decor: Put the FUN in FUNCTIONAL

If you’re a science teacher looking for an EASY way to jazz up your classroom, The Science Penguin’s decor set is perfect for you! It’s

Why you should be using spiral reviews in science (yes, science!)

About 10 years ago, I attended a 2-day professional development over the summer for implementing math spiral review. The PD was high-quality, but there was

Science Sub Plans for 4th and 5th Grade

Sometimes you just can’t be at school. In your absence, your guest teacher and students can carry on with meaningful learning while building schema. There is plenty to do with these lessons!

Classroom Decor {with a purpose}

I was thinking about how I labeled things during the year to help reinforce science content. With social media’s heavy focus lately on classroom aesthetics,

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.