Free weekly lesson plans for 5th grade science Organisms and Environments unit PLUS STAAR test prep weeks
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FREE 4th Grade Organisms and Environments (Part 2) Monthly Planning Guide PLUS Test Prep Weeks
Free weekly lesson plans for 5th grade science Organisms and Environments unit PLUS STAAR test prep weeks
3 Favorite Ways to Test Prep for 5th Grade Science
The big test prep season is where the real fun comes in! I have a few ways that I have loved making test prep fun. These can be done as one test prep event, or can be split into three different events on your calendar. I put all the details and resources in my FREE … Continue reading 3 Favorite Ways to Test Prep for 5th Grade Science
FREE 5th Grade Organisms and Environments (Part 2) Monthly Planning Guide PLUS Test Prep Weeks
Free weekly lesson plans for 5th grade science Organisms and Environments unit PLUS STAAR test prep weeks
3 Test Prep Ideas You Should Start Right Away
My first year of teaching, I finished up my 5th grade science test prep week with a science lock-in. I drove 45 minutes home after the Friday night science lock-in event we put on. And then, I sat in my driveway and cried for a while before going in the house. This was my first … Continue reading 3 Test Prep Ideas You Should Start Right Away
Making Learning Fun with Science Concept Character
I started Science Concept Characters back in 2009 and they were such a hit that I kept the activity ready to go for any time I needed something extra. Students can pick a science word/concept, or you can assign a science word/concept to each student. Students will create a character for a science word or … Continue reading Making Learning Fun with Science Concept Character
The One Review Activity You Should Start Adding to Your Science Lessons Today
My first year of teaching I was hired halfway through the year. Not only did I have to quickly figure out my teaching style, but I also had to get about 50 students ready to pass that dreaded 5th Grade Science STAAR test. I needed a way to make learning stick, and stick fast. I … Continue reading The One Review Activity You Should Start Adding to Your Science Lessons Today
10 Ways to Use 5th Grade Science Review Kits that Make Teaching a Breeze
This past Spring, I created a full set of science review kits that covers each of the Assessed Curriculum TEKS for the 5th grade Science STAAR test. As I created these review sets, I realized how easy they would make distance learning online for students. So, I made them digital as well. The more I … Continue reading 10 Ways to Use 5th Grade Science Review Kits that Make Teaching a Breeze
5 Effective Ways to Get Ready For the 5th Grade Science STAAR Test?
5 ideas for getting you and your students ready for the STAAR test. Test prep that is fun, easy, and effective.
How to Build an Amazing Science Program at your School – Part 1 #learninggoals
What makes an outstanding Science program that supports the teachers in your school? Calling all teachers, specialists, and principals! Its not a daunting task. I am here to help! Do you wish your current science program included engaging hands-on activities that helped your students experience each standard in a meaningful way? Do you wish your current … Continue reading How to Build an Amazing Science Program at your School – Part 1 #learninggoals