The Science Penguin

Science Sentence Stems for ELLs-- You can have some standard sentence stems that are used for many classroom activities, as well as sentence stems for particular activities.

As usual, my students struggled with erosion more than any other content standard so far this year. So, I made a stations unit for some of my students to use to help them master weathering, erosion, and deposition by wind, water, and ice. Whew! So helpful– they ended up mastering the content. Here’s a ... Read more

4th and 5th Grade Science TEKS activities in Spanish!

It's been two weeks since returning from winter break, and I think I've maybe, a little bit, almost recovered from my post-break blues. I t...

Let’s teach 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students about physical properties of matter. What are physical properties of matter? Physical properties of matter are characteristics that describe appearance of a substance without considering its chemical composition. Physical properties can be used to identify and distinguish one substance from another. Examples of physical properties include: ... Read more

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 resource, Science About Me, is a simple and fun activity for students to complete the first week of school. What’s included? Suggested Use page Full page printable Notebook-sized printable Who ... Read more

Teaching the 5th grade science TEKS just got easier with our planning guide of day-by-day lesson ideas and science activities!

Science Notebook Picture Rubric When words and checklists are not enough, using VISUAL rubrics is perfect! titles, descriptions, labels, and color are all important applications of knowledge

A common question I hear from teachers is how do you structure a science block that is __ minutes long? That’s a great question! Although I know some classes will operate differently, I want to provide you with some great tips and tricks on maximizing your time with your students, so they gain as much ... Read more

Using the 8 Thinking Maps in Science: Examples and Pics. Input and Output. Making connections.