This video explains how to use Think Sheets as a strategy in the science classroom.

This video explains how to use Science Spiral Review in the classroom.

This video highlights some back-to-school favorites that are available in the Science Penguin Free Resource Library: https://thesciencepenguin.com/science-penguin-library-landing

Learn about the STAAR resources that will help your students review this year! Learn more and pick up the guide here: https://thesciencepenguin.com/2025/02/5th-grade-science-staar-test-prep-2025.html

This video explains how to use the Science Penguin's Boom Cards.

This video discusses the 2024 changes in the 5th grade science TEKS and the updates that The Science Penguin has made to resources.

This video discusses the 2024 changes in the 4th grade science TEKS and the updates that The Science Penguin has made to resources.

This video discusses the 2024 changes in the 3rd grade science TEKS and the updates that The Science Penguin has made to resources.

This video explains how to utilize CER (Claim Evidence Reasoning) in the upper elementary science classrooms. See more here: https://thesciencepenguin.com/2024/07/cer-claim-evidence-reasoning-in-3rd-4th-and-5th-grade-science.html

Learn about using phenomena through the 5E model and CER in 3rd-5th grade.

This video has no sound. It accompanies a fossil fuel formation resource from The Science Penguin. More information: https://thesciencepenguin.com/2022/11/5-ideas-for-fossil-fuels.html

Science Digital Choice Menus from The Science Penguin are perfect for advanced 3rd-5th grade students who crave new learning and want to dive a little deeper into the topics of study. Learn more: https://thesciencepenguin.com/2023/04/science-digital-choice-menus.html What's so great about digital choice menus in science? Student choice is at the heart of the activity. Students have an opportunity to dive deeper into a standard. They are easy for the teacher to assign. Advanced students get a much-needed enrichment opportunity. Students are exposed to science topics they will see again in middle school.

Learn how to use SciencELA resources from The Science Penguin. We provide the texts, detailed instructions, examples, and even editable Google Slides to type in! Learn more and try a free lesson: https://thesciencepenguin.com/2021/04/sciencela-integrating-reading-writing-and-science.html CER is everywhere right now and with good reason! 4th grade and 5th grade students need to read, synthesize, and respond with a written claim, evidence, and reasoning. They need high-quality texts, teacher modeling, and opportunities to practice. That's where SciencELA comes in! In just 15 minutes a day during a 3-week ScienceELA unit, your students will develop a rich understanding of science while also increasing their ability to comprehend new texts. Build knowledge and practice writing! They will practice reading grade-level informational science passages to build an understanding of many topics and then practice writing by crafting an explanatory piece and using evidence to support their claims. Learn more and try a free lesson on unique Galapagos species: https://thesciencepenguin.com/2021/04/sciencela-integrating-reading-writing-and-science.html

If you are teaching 3rd, 4th, or 5th-grade science, The Science Penguin has you covered! School Purchasing: https://thesciencepenguin.com/school-purchasing

This video does not have sound to allow for discussion. It accompanies The Science Penguin's STEM Sports resource. Have fun! https://thesciencepenguin.com/2015/04/stem-sports-end-of-the-year-fun.html

This video does not have sound to allow for discussion. It accompanies The Science Penguin's STEM Sports resource. Have fun! https://thesciencepenguin.com/2015/04/stem-sports-end-of-the-year-fun.html

This video does not have sound to allow for discussion. It accompanies The Science Penguin's STEM Sports resource. Have fun! https://thesciencepenguin.com/2015/04/stem-sports-end-of-the-year-fun.html

This video does not have sound to allow for discussion. It accompanies The Science Penguin's STEM Sports resource. Have fun! https://thesciencepenguin.com/2015/04/stem-sports-end-of-the-year-fun.html

This video does not have sound to allow for discussion. It accompanies The Science Penguin's STEM Sports resource. Have fun! https://thesciencepenguin.com/2015/04/stem-sports-end-of-the-year-fun.html

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 material as possible within the allotted time of your block. Let's take a closer look so you can make your science block a success!