3 Top Tips for Science Stations Success
New to using stations and centers? Not sure if science stations are right for your students? Worry that groups are too large? Wondering what to
Physical Science
4 Fun Halloween Science Experiments for 4th Grade and 5th Grade
October is one of my favorite months of the year. Give me all the pumpkin carving, fall festivals, and trick or treats! (Give me some
Elementary Labs in a Snap
https://thesciencepenguin.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Copy-of-Labs-in-a-Snap.mp4 Labs. Labs. Labs. Who needs more simple, meaningful, ready-to-go labs? WELL. Labs in a Snap is here! You’re going to love how this is organized
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,
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
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
Must-Have Physical Science Books for Your Elementary Classroom
These are my favorite trade books to help you teach physical science concepts like matter, energy, and forces in your elementary classroom. The links included are
Science Vocabulary Ideas: Classify to Practice with Reflection and Refraction
This vocabulary idea is called Classifying to Practice. This idea can be used with any student expectation that requires classification and that’s A LOT of Student
Science Vocabulary Ideas: Collaborative anchor charts for electrical conductors and insulators
I was thinking about how many of our anchor charts are teacher-made. Sure, we get student input, but what if we had a way to
5th Grade Mixtures and Solutions at the Beach
If you’re anything like me, you love a good beach day. Being near the water and feeling the sand between my toes is one of
Why I Love Science Stations Units
What Are Science Stations? My line of Science Stations Units were created for 4th-6th grade students to have an opportunity to explore science topics at their
Density Bottles Activity Fun!
I’m working once or twice a week in my friend’s 4th grade classroom at my old school. Last week, they were working on properties of