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The Ultimate TEKS Science Book List: 3.3C, 4.3C, 5.3C, and 6.3D
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. Science TEKS 6.3D asks...
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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 library. This list includes my absolute...
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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 library. This list includes my absolute...
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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 important to make sure representation is...
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Out the Door to Explore: 5 Reasons to Teach Science Outside
My daughter’s eagerness to explore her world, her love of sticks and leaves, and the creativity she shows when working with natural materials has inspired me as an educator. When I thought back to all...
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The Ultimate Science Book List: Nature and the Outdoors
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. Here are some of my favorite nature-related books...
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The Ultimate 4th 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 important to make sure representation is...
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Classroom Decor {with a purpose}
Label and Learn: Science classroom decor with a purpose I was thinking about how I labeled things during the year to help reinforce science content. With social media’s heavy focus lately on classroom...
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5 Ideas for Interpreting Food Webs
Interpreting food webs can be overwhelming for many students. Over the years, I found a few strategies that work well with students needing extra assistance and I’d love to share them with you! 1....
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Valentine’s Day Science
Do you need some FUN science activities to do the week of Valentine’s Day? These 5 science stations are engaging, educational, and interactive! Check them out now! Info: Time Needed: Plan for 2 hours...
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5 Ideas to Teach Students About Ecosystem Interactions
Need ideas to teach students about organisms’ interactions with living and nonliving components of their ecosystems? Look no further! 1. Engage/Explore: Outdoor Scavenger Hunt Take your students...
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The Science Penguin in Spanish
Have you ever wished that you could have Science Penguin resources ready to go… in Spanish? Well, now you can! I have heard from literally hundreds of Spanish Bilingual Educators that want Science...
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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 answer. I have since developed a program for science intervention that...
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5 Tips for Science Test Prep with Task Cards
I’ve been there. I copied a giant packet of multiple choice questions thinking it would help prepare for the BIG TEST. It didn’t. Students passed but that was in spite of me rather than because of...
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8 Free Elementary Science Activities for Educators and Families
I know quite a few districts and states are on an “extended break” due to COVID-19. This is brand new territory. I want to prioritize doing what’s best for students, families, and educators. I...
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Distance Learning with Science Digital Inquiry
Many teachers are already using Digital Inquiry in Google Classroom and Schoology. Now that schools are shifting to remote learning, even more teachers are interested in making Science Digital Inquiry...
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3 EASY Ideas to Teach Science Vocabulary with Technology
I know many teachers are scrambling to find effective methods of instruction for distance learning. I’d like to share some effective resources for teaching and practicing science vocabulary that you...
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Earth Day Science for Distance Learning
April 22, 2020 marks 50 years of celebrating Earth Day. This is certainly a strange time, but we know now more than ever just how important science, community, and a global perspective is for our...
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Digital Science Resources 2020
As an uncertain school year approaches, I want to take an opportunity to update you on everything from The Science Penguin that is now available as a digital resource. If you previously purchased...
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Introducing Hands-on at Home Science for Upper Elementary
Hands-on at Home is designed for simple home investigations during virtual learning. You can also use these activities in a socially distanced classroom. Students can still get the experience of...
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