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Science About Me! First week activity for 4th and 5th grade science and a FREE and useful first idea for your planning this summer. Get this and you have one thing done!

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 favorite titles for 5th grade NGSS (Next Generations Science Standards). This list features affiliate links. Matter and Energy in Organisms and Ecosystems: 5-LS1-1, 5-LS2-1, ... Read more

If you’re a science teacher looking for an EASY way to jazz up your classroom, The Science Penguin’s decor set is perfect for you! It’s got posters that cover everything from the scientific method to engineering design process and science tools. The posters are both visually appealing and educational, so your students will be sure ... Read more

1. 🔥 Forms of Energy Scavenger Hunt Get your students thinking about forms of energy with this ENGAGE activity. Students can walk around the classroom, a wing of the school, or even their homes to find the 7 items described. Students shouldn’t require much background to complete the scavenger hunt– you can discuss all the ... Read more

BIG Science Stations Units are awesome for 4th, 5th, and 6th grade. Allow your students to learn and explore concepts in fun and different ways.

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 diverse and many interesting careers and historical stories are mentioned. This list features affiliate links. Category 1: Matter and Energy 5.5 The student knows ... Read more

Are you taking the leap into the wild and wonderful world of teaching elementary science? Congratulations! 🎉 From making science notebooks your best friend to transforming your classroom into a curiosity-filled lab (minus the lab rats), we’ve got tips and tricks that even Albert Einstein would high five us for! Ready to become the next superhero ... Read more

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 aesthetics, I wanted to share how you can easily add purposeful “decor” with Label & Learn.⠀⠀Label for Back to School or during the year when you reach new concepts or your ... Read more

Are you taking the leap into the wild and wonderful world of teaching elementary science? Congratulations! 🎉 From making science notebooks your best friend to transforming your classroom into a curiosity-filled lab (minus the lab rats), we’ve got tips and tricks that even Albert Einstein would high five us for! Ready to become the next superhero ... Read more

Science Vocabulary Folders are a more traditional method for vocabulary I use along with active forms of instruction. We use dance moves, hand motions, games, diagrams, anchor charts, PowerPoints, fold-ups, and hands-on vocabulary instruction. 5th graders in Texas are exposed to and tested on so many new science terms. They don’t have to just recite the ... Read more