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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

The Ultimate 4th 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 lessons, included time for hands-on

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

6 Back to School Resources for 2023 from The Science Penguin (with freebies!)

If you are looking for some fun back to school science ideas for your upper elementary class, you’ve come to the right place! Check out

Science About Me: Back to School

It’s almost time for back to school! Get to know your students and help students start thinking about science in their own lives. This free

Hi, I'm Ari!

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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