If your students...
‣ aren't retaining the concepts you taught earlier in the year
‣ missed important content from lower grade levels
‣ need to build their science background knowledge
‣ would benefit from answering complex questions every week
‣ need a quick warm-up for your classroom routine
Try spiral review!
Using a Spiral Review can help to keep science content fresh all year.
The Science Penguin offers grade-level Spiral Reviews aligned with TEKS and NGSS.
Each one is purposefully aligned to rotate the most important science concepts throughout the year with a quick routine.
There are at least 30 weeks of review, with 4 questions each week. These questions are designed in a format similar to standardized testing, with a variety of question types and stimuli.
Let's make sure this is the right fit.
Who is this for?
These spiral reviews are a great fit if you want:
- A quick review of your standards
- At least 30 weeks of review, with 4 questions each week
- Questions that increase in difficulty as the year goes on
- Test-style practice
- A simple routine for morning work, warm-ups, or homework
Who is this NOT for?
These spiral reviews are probably not the right fit if you’re looking for:
- Review pages organized by topic, since each week mixes concepts from across the year (check out Science Warm-Ups for that)
- Lessons to teach new content (check out Slides & Notes for that)
- Hands-on labs and activities (check out Science Activity Packs for that)
Shopping The Science Penguin is simple!
Choose your resources below, check out, and download in your account. When you make an account, your resources are saved and organized for you to access when you need them.
Texas TEKS
2nd Grade TEKS
→ 32 weeks of review
→ 4 questions per week
→ Review 1st and 2nd grade content
→ Printable format only
→ Answer key included
→ One-time purchase
$24.95
3rd Grade TEKS
→ 30 weeks of review
→ 4 questions per week
→ Printable format option
→ Google Slides format option
→ Answer key included
→ One-time purchase
$29.95
4th Grade TEKS
→ 30 weeks of review
→ 4 questions per week
→ Printable format option
→ Google Slides format option
→ Answer key included
→ One-time purchase
$29.95
5th Grade TEKS
→ 30 weeks of review
→ 4 questions per week
→ Printable format option
→ Google Slides format option
→ Answer key included
→ One-time purchase
$29.95
6th Grade TEKS
→ 32 weeks of review
→ 4 questions per week
→ Printable format option
→ Google Slides format option
→ Answer key included
→ One-time purchase
$29.95
Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)
3rd Grade NGSS
→ 32 weeks of review
→ 4 questions per week
→ Printable format option
→ Google Slides format option
→ Answer key included
→ One-time purchase
$29.95
4th Grade NGSS
→ 30 weeks of review
→ 4 questions per week
→ Printable format option
→ Google Slides format option
→ Answer key included
→ One-time purchase
$29.95
5th Grade NGSS
→ 32 weeks of review
→ 4 questions per week
→ Printable format option
→ Google Slides format option
→ Answer key included
→ One-time purchase
$29.95
Make the most of your new routine!
Holly explains her top 5 tips for implementing spiral review.
1. Discussion is key.
2. Start right away.
3. Explore format options.
4. Stick to the routine.
5. Utilize Think Sheets.
Join the 8,000 teachers using Science Penguin spiral review!
Rachel B.
"I love a good spiral review. This one is perfect. I love how it gives more information at the beginning and gradually expects the students to remember and understand more. It is a great way to review topics and go over some test-taking skills."
Brittany D.
"These are great quick reviews to keep students actively thinking about the science topics taught, helping them retain the information and apply it. This also helps them apply their knowledge to prepare for the 5th-grade science test."
Tawnya Z.
"Great resource for all of my students. I have the co teach sped classes and this worked very well with my general education students as well as my sped students."
Susan S.
"I used The Science Penguin curriculum last year in fifth grade, and was bummed when I moved to sixth grade and had to find something new. This spiral review is perfect. My students already knew how we used it because we used it in fifth grade as well. I am so happy to have a bit of the Penguin back in my room."
George H.
"GREAT ACTIVITY, I use this as homework and sometimes in class review. I preview it with students, as most come to 5th grade with little vocabulary knowledge. Definitely helps fill gaps for most. I have bought many things from this seller because of this product."
Alana A.
"This resource was easy to implement and kept my 5th graders engaged from start to finish. The directions were clear, and it fit well into my lesson plans with little prep needed. I appreciated how it supported student understanding while making learning interactive and meaningful. A great addition to any 5th grade classroom!"
