Science?!

So in DC, our 5th graders take a Science state test.  They don't actually count towards our state goal, but it is still something our students need to learn.  In a chart school where making gains on ELA and Math are the sole focus- Science will sometimes get pushed off to the side.  Last year we never even put it in the schedule.  We've tried to hire science teachers as a specials, and have spent lots of money on kits to make life "easier" for the teacher.

Over the holiday break I really tried to figure out what I was supposed to use as a guide for 5th grade science, and what I needed to ensure my kids were ready to answer questions about.  In comes:  The Next Generation Science Standards.  These standards are supposed to become the Common Core of Science.  The one thing I love- THERE ARE STANDARDS! I was just pulling out of a hat what to teach.  

Right now they are just in the stages of producing the standards, but as always I go to my favorite teacher research site aka pinterest and I clearly see that there are lots of teachers already trying to create things to make the NGSS understandable for teachers like me (who have no idea how to teach science!).  

The first site I wanted to showcase was:  Jason's online classroom.  There I found some posters that I actually bought because they helped me break down with pictures the standards into some type of objective.  I wish that they came with some type of plan- but that is where I am trying to fill in the gaps!


So I am asking you- do you have any ideas on how I can easily integrate science?  I have about 45 minutes 3-4 times a week.  Any advice would be great!