Small group science lessons for 5th grade TEKS, made for intervention and tutoring.
→ Print, gather a few simple materials, and go! Each lesson takes about 20 minutes.
Many students benefit from support in a small group setting where they are free to ask questions and you can address misconceptions. These quick lessons build academic vocabulary and content knowledge so students are ready for the challenges back in whole group.
This bundle includes:
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20 small group lessons across 4 units: Matter & Mixtures, Force & Energy, Earth & Space, and Life
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a lesson guide that breaks down each 20-minute session
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printables, including Concept Building charts, sorting cards, and labeling pages
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a quick assessment for each lesson
Matter & Mixtures
Force & Energy
Earth & Space
Life
Let's make sure this is the right fit.
Who is this for?
This small group bundle is a great fit if you are:
- A 5th grade Texas teacher who wants a plan for intervention groups or tutoring
- Supporting students who need help with academic vocabulary, language acquisition, or connecting to new material
- Wanting quick lessons with minimal, easy-to-find materials
- Looking for hands-on sorts and discussion instead of another worksheet
Who is this NOT for?
This bundle is probably not the right fit if you’re looking for:
- Whole-class lessons (these are designed for groups of 4 to 6 students)
- Digital activities for student devices (these are printable)
- Editable files
- Small group lessons for NGSS or other grade levels
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"This is my second year to use this and it worked better with small groups of about 10 than with my big intervention groups of almost 20 students. This year I copy the activities and put in page protectors and also have laminated cards or copied onto cardstock. I like the noun adjective verb to help me see what my students think and work or clarifying misconceptions. I like the phrases and pictures on sorts to challenge their thinking and then the quizzes are great too as assessments." -Twyla T.
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XuanTrang D.
"This resource was exactly what I needed! It was well-organized, easy to use, and saved me so much time. My students were engaged and enjoyed the activities. I especially appreciated the clear directions and the quality of the content. Definitely worth the purchase — I’ll be using this again in the future!"
Darcy Messinger
"This resource is my favorite from Science Penguin! The activities are perfect for my 25-30 minute small group schedule and my students were 100% engage in the lesson."
Shannon B.
"I LOVED this resource. I used it as a supplement during tutoring in small groups. The kids enjoyed how clear it was and how it helped them clear up misconceptions from class. It made my planning so much easier for this group time. Thank you!"
