Countdown to 5th Grade Science STAAR 2024
The countdown to 5th Grade Science STAAR is upon us! Don’t let this be a stressful season- The Science Penguin is here to help! We’ve
STAAR
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
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
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
3 EASY Ways to use Science Sorts
Sorting relays are an easy addition to any science class. I started using them when I had a group that needed a more active way
Science Small Group Tutoring for 5th Grade STAAR Prep
As a 3rd grade self-contained teacher, I learned how much small group instruction was necessary for my reading and math students, especially with state assessments
New Item Types? No sweat! Prep for 5th Grade Science STAAR 2.0 just got easier.
As we all know, STAAR 2.0 is upon us, and students will be assessed differently than in the past. Our Boom Cards will prepare your
Provide Instant Feedback Using Science Task Cards- Bye, Worksheets!
We all know how critical it is for our students to receive feedback on the spot, but you can’t always do that with a science
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
5 Tips for 5th Grade Science STAAR Test Prep with Task Cards: A Worksheet Alternative
I’ve been there. I copied giant packets of science worksheets thinking it would help prepare for 5th Grade Science STAAR. It didn’t. Students passed but
Small Group Science: An Intervention Plan for Tutoring
“What exactly do you do in small groups?” This is a question I received for years, although I could never seem to provide a great
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
