How to Choose 5th Grade Science Units to Teach in Depth
You can’t teach every 5th grade science unit in depth. Learn how to choose which units to go deep on and which to cover lightly, so you meet the NGSS standards without burning out.
Category: Planning & Curriculum
How to Plan 5th Grade Science Without Getting Overwhelmed by the Standards
Plan your 5th grade science year without drowning in standards. Learn the deep vs. wide approach to choosing units, plus grab a free printable planner to decide where to focus.
What to Teach in Middle School Life Science (According to NGSS)
Not sure what to teach in middle school life science? Walk through the major NGSS life science units for grades 6–8 and grab a free life science curriculum map to plan your year.
Middle School Life Science Curriculum Map (Free Download)
Plan your whole middle school life science year with a free, editable NGSS-aligned curriculum map for grades 6–8. Learn how it works and how to start using it today.
Free 5th Grade Science Skills and Practices Curriculum Map
Take the guesswork out of planning 5th grade science. A free NGSS-aligned 5th grade science skills and practices curriculum map to organize your year and pace your units.
The One Middle School Physical Science Curriculum Bundle I Wish I Had
Tired of piecing together physical science lessons from everywhere? A look at the NGSS-aligned middle school physical science curriculum bundle that saves hours of planning and stress.
How to Start Teaching Science Without Curriculum or Materials (and Not Panic)
Handed a science class with no curriculum or materials? A 5-step plan to start teaching middle school science from day one, beginning with lab safety, without panicking.
What to Teach in Middle School Physical Science: 4 Core Units
What does NGSS actually expect in middle school physical science? A clear breakdown of the 4 core units to teach and how to make them manageable, meaningful, and fun.
Free Middle School Physical Science Curriculum Map: Plan Your Year in 1 Sitting
Plan your entire middle school physical science year in one sitting with a free curriculum map organized by NGSS standard, with linked resources from Day 1 to state testing.
Prepping Your Science Year Without a Curriculum: 1 Easy Hour a Week
Prep a full year of science without a curriculum in just one hour a week. A simple, NGSS-aligned planning system for grades 5–8 teachers that still leaves time for summer.
5 New Strategies for Teaching without a Science Curriculum
No curriculum, no pacing guide, no materials? Five strategies to start teaching science without a curriculum, beginning with the NGSS standards, and still have a great year.
The 5 Best Back to School Science Units for Grades 5–8
Hook students from Day 1 with the right units. The 5 best NGSS-aligned back-to-school science units for grades 5–8, starting with the scientific method.