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5 Tips for 5th Grade Science STAAR Test Prep with Task Cards: A Worksheet...
I’ve been there. I copied giant packets of science worksheets thinking it would help prepare for 5th Grade Science STAAR. It didn’t. Students passed but that was in spite of me rather than because of...
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Why you should be using spiral reviews in science (yes, science!)
About 10 years ago, I attended a 2-day professional development over the summer for implementing math spiral review.The PD was high-quality, but there was one problem. I wasn’t teaching math that year...
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Provide Instant Feedback Using Science Task Cards- Bye, Worksheets!
We all know how critical it is for our students to receive feedback on the spot, but you can’t always do that with a science worksheet!In my early teaching years, I would sometimes assign something...
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New Item Types? No sweat! Prep for 5th Grade Science STAAR 2.0 just got easier.
As we all know, STAAR 2.0 is upon us, and students will be assessed differently than in the past. Our Boom Cards will prepare your students for success.Do you… feel overwhelmed finding resources that...
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Science Small Group Tutoring for 5th Grade STAAR Prep
As a 3rd grade self-contained teacher, I learned how much small group instruction was necessary for my reading and math students, especially with state assessments lurking around the corner....
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3 EASY Ways to use Science Sorts
Sorting relays are an easy addition to any science class. I started using them when I had a group that needed a more active way to review. Science sorting relays can be a fun and engaging way to get...
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New Science TEKS (2023 Update!)
As always, we've got you covered ! Although the TEKS were formulated in 2021, implementation doesn’t begin until August 2024. Phew, you’ve got some time!We dived into the information from TEA and...
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Phenomena-based Science Units for the New 5th Grade Science TEKS- Not Your...
Teachers have questions about the NEW 5th grade science TEKS. I (Ari) am here to answer them for you.Remember, implementation of the new science TEKS is not until the 2024-2025 school year. The...
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5th Grade Science STAAR: 3 Tips to Master Short Constructed Response (SCR)
STAAR testing…the phrase that makes most teachers groan, right? We’ve all got opinions on standardized testing, but the reality is that we need to prepare our students for what they will encounter on...
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Countdown to 5th Grade Science STAAR 2024
The countdown to 5th Grade Science STAAR is upon us! Don’t let this be a stressful season- The Science Penguin is here to help! We’ve developed a monthly countdown containing options that can help you...
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