The Science Penguin

JULY 31, 2023

Are you ready to inspire students with amazing science lessons based on real-world phenomena? Because we offer so many materials and ideas for the 4th grade Science NGSS on The Science Penguin, we decided to help teachers by making a free planning guide for the year! We can help! Lesson planning just got easier!

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 24, 2019

Unfortunately, data collection hardware is expensive and setup is complicated–intimidating for many non-tech-minded teachers. Enter award-winning PASCO Scientific with a commitment to providing innovative, affordable tools for K-12 science and math programs. curricula for Chemistry and Physics that are NGSS-aligned.

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The Science Penguin

AUGUST 11, 2023

Picture a science classroom where students aren’t just passive learners, but active investigators who ask questions, conduct experiments, analyze data, and solve real-world problems. The key to this type of learning lies in the three dimensions woven throughout the NGSS. The structure of the NGSS is divided into three dimensions.

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The Science Penguin

OCTOBER 5, 2023

But once I realized that I could use that powdered flavoring to teach a science concept like the conservation of matter, my answer was absolutely yes! NGSS 5-PS1-2 has students measuring and graphing data to prove that mass does not change in physical and chemical reactions. New to teaching NGSS with phenomena ?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 29, 2016

This year, we’re offering two awesome industry chats meant exclusively for teachers. SE3D Corporation CEO Mayasari Lim helps you think about how you could integrate 3D printing into your science curriculum, and Amjad Masad of Repl.it What About Teacher Tech Training–Part II. December 5 • 4:00pm ET | 1:00pm PT.

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Carly and Adam

JANUARY 23, 2023

The Wind Blew Read Aloud Weather Read Aloud STEM Challenge What will the Weather Be Read Aloud STEM Challenge These activities are perfect for STEM club, STEM teachers, elementary librarians, parents who love hands-on learning, and elementary teachers who want to create a hands-on educational environment in their classroom!

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Vivify Stem

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Engineering in the Science Classroom Post Natasha Wilkerson November 22, 2022 Help! I am a science teacher, and I am trying to figure out how to integrate engineering in my classroom! Which engineering challenges best support science learning? Why should I even integrate engineering into science instruction?

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Carly and Adam

APRIL 27, 2023

STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) is a valuable tool for teaching problem-solving and promoting creativity in young students. Check out The Earth Science STEM Challenge (Erosion, Water Cycle, Landforms) 1. This STEM activity is designed to support teachers, homeschooling parents, and after school programs.

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CoderZ

DECEMBER 7, 2022

It’s Computer Science Education Week and what better way to ignite a love for STEM and celebrate computer science than with your very own hour of coding in the classroom? Coding and computer science is for everyone! Additionally, through Hour of Code teachers have access to valuable teacher resources mentioned previously.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

Basically, it’s because there aren’t enough education opportunities that require that sort of skill and those there are, usually rhyme with ‘math’ or ‘science’ which to many kids are “just too complicated” Enter STEM–Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. “I

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The Science Penguin

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Very quickly I realized that the resources I wanted could easily be acquired through donations and my local recycling center. Starting a STEM program, or teaching STEM for the first time can be overwhelming! There are so many factors to consider and pieces to organize. I found the greatest frustration came from money.

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The Science Penguin

JUNE 17, 2023

Luckily, The Science Penguin is not new to the changes We’ve been incorporating phenomena and engineering into our work with NGSS for quite some time. It’s already tested and loved by teachers across the country. Check out the bite-sized summaries below to get the basics of the content of the new science TEKS.

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The Science Penguin

MAY 21, 2021

So, why not bring these amazing occurrences into our classrooms to help teach our science curriculum? Below you’ll learn about teaching using phenomena-based science. Bringing phenomena-based science into your science block. I can tell you here and now I think the changes to science instruction are great!

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Love Learning STEM

OCTOBER 1, 2021

I am very excited to announce that Love Learning Stem is officially launching the 4th Grade NGSS Science Curriculum Growing Bundle! The goal was for it to get launched before it was completed so that teachers had the opportunity to purchase it before all of the components were added. What’s in this 4th Grade Science Curriculum?

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Carly and Adam

APRIL 27, 2023

STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) is a valuable tool for teaching problem-solving and promoting creativity in young students. Frank the 7-Legged Spider by Michaele Razi Second Grade STEM Challenge Aligned to 2nd Grade NGSS Engineering! This Second Grade STEM Activity is designed with second grade students in mind.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 10, 2018

In addition to exciting, easy-to-implement lessons that teachers can deliver on the classroom whiteboard, each Root comes with a foldable whiteboard mat, perfect for groups to use anywhere. . If you’re looking for other awesome resources for your students, check out a few of my favorites from the Sunburst catalog below.

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STEM Sport

APRIL 23, 2024

Early and consistent exposure to STEM curriculum is key to student comfortability and success in science, technology, engineering, and math subjects. It is essential that students’ in-classroom STEM learning continues even when their teacher is out and not able to facilitate lesson plans.

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Carly and Adam

APRIL 22, 2023

Two excellent resources that can help you achieve this are The Shortest Day: Changing Seasons and Earth's Place in the Universe STEM activities. This First Grade STEM activity aligns with NGSS Earth Science Standards for First Grade but can be used in 2nd and 3rd grade too. Have more questions or need additional resources?

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STEM Sport

APRIL 28, 2022

That said, how many fans and/or stakeholders of the game would detect the science, technology, and engineering components of the game? Composition of a Baseball Concept : Science: States of Matter, Observation Objective : Students will make observations and measurements of different types of materials.

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Love Learning STEM

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

Preparing for and planning distance, blended, and in-person learning resources has never felt more difficult. If you’re looking for free upper-grade elementary resources, then look no further. You will find 8 free digital and printable resources below. All resources have been aligned to NGSS standards.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

We teachers recognize it is our fiduciary responsibility to fulfill state and national education standards that prepare students for college or career. This is done through its standards-aligned assessment library or teacher-created assessments developed from a bank of over 60,000 standards-specific questions. What is Measuring Up?

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Carly and Adam

MARCH 15, 2023

With so many resources available, it can be hard to know which ones will be the most effective for your students. That's why we've compiled this list of three great read alouds and accompanying resources that you can use to teach your 2nd-grade students about STEM, life science, and habitat building.

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Carly and Adam

MAY 9, 2022

Some teachers create detailed plans that incorporate all components of their lessons, while others prefer a block lesson plan that combines ideas in a more succinct way. There are lots of different models and templates for lesson planning and each teacher chooses the way that is most comfortable for them.

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Carly and Adam

MARCH 5, 2023

STEM Science, technology, engineering, and math takes an integrated approach, creating connections across subject areas. We believe that when students see the connections between science and engineering, they will grow to be better problem solvers. Some educators feel strongly about the acronym, while others think more flexibly.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 10, 2018

In addition to exciting, easy-to-implement lessons that teachers can deliver on the classroom whiteboard, each Root comes with a foldable whiteboard mat, perfect for groups to use anywhere. . If you’re looking for other awesome resources for your students, check out a few of my favorites from the Sunburst catalog below.

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Carly and Adam

MARCH 10, 2023

Teaching life science in first grade can be an exciting and rewarding experience. With the help of these three read alouds and their companion resources, you can make learning about life science even more engaging and hands-on. Stellaluna Read Aloud STEM Challenge by Carly and Adam.

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Love Learning STEM

JANUARY 16, 2022

Task cards are so versatile, and there are so many task card games that you can play in science class! It’s perfect for any time of the year, but especially awesome before major science exams. These fun games won’t even feel like learning, but your students will get the perfect science test prep and review.

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Carly and Adam

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

This is particularly true in kindergarten when teachers gather students together to listen to stories each day. This post will share two great children's books that support STEM learning as you introduce important science topics to your students. Get the full lesson plan on Teachers Pay Teachers or in the STEM Teachers Club Membership.

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Vivify Stem

MAY 5, 2021

This report was conducted in 2009, but I still feel that STEM teachers are being pulled in a million directions! At Vivify, we focus on the following definition of STEM: students apply math and science to solve an engineering problem using technology. Do you agree? You can read more about our STEM philosophy here.

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Start-Engineering

MARCH 9, 2020

The implications of the report, Building Capacity for Teaching Engineering in K-12 Education , raise a real question: might it actually be too hard to find, prepare, and support the teachers we need to deliver substantive engineering learning to K-12 students? The head winds Except for this.

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Career in STEM

AUGUST 14, 2023

To help you save time on preparation and provide your students with captivating opportunities for STEM career exploration, we’re thrilled to present a curated list of must-have resources from our store, **Career-In-Stem**. With this pack you get 5 of the bestselling career packs. STEM Career BINGO!

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STEM Sport

AUGUST 2, 2023

This learning style is commonly used when teaching science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) because its real-world connections help students gain a deeper understanding of complex concepts. Provide clear instructions and resources to support their learning journey.

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Love Learning STEM

MAY 22, 2022

It can be difficult for some students to understand, but it can also be tricky for teachers to teach, especially if we don’t have a lot of background knowledge on it. Today I am sharing my favorite strategies and stem activities to teach the energy unit, particularly for the NGSS 4th grade standards. Energy Pendulum Lab.

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Carly and Adam

MARCH 8, 2023

As our youngest learners begin to explore STEM, one important science topic is the study of earth science. This activity aligns with NGSS Earth Science Standards for Kindergarten but could also be used in 1st and 2nd grade, too! We can pique their curiosity by sharing interesting books connected to hands-on challenges.

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Love Learning STEM

JANUARY 6, 2022

You can also use these picture books in addition to the Love Learning Stem Energy Unit or use it in supplement to your school’s assigned science curriculum. According to the NGSS standards, students are expected to answer these questions: What is energy and how is it related to motion? Why Use Picture Books for 4th Grade Energy?

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Wisconsin Science and STEM Education

JANUARY 22, 2021

If we look at the performance expectations of Next Generation Science Standards, which many districts and several states have adopted as their science standards, the practice of “asking questions” comes up only four times in all of middle and high school. Teachers will have to model these questions first.

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Carly and Adam

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Be prepared Explore curiosities Incorporate breaks Share books Find resources Never underestimate Setting up our classrooms for STEM learning and preparing engaging materials for our students is important at all grade levels, but especially in kindergarten. We can do this by selecting great books and other interesting resources for students.

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