Science
Science surrounds our lives! We use our senses to observe, which leads us to questions and inquires about science. Scientists use a process to explore their questions and inquires. The following steps will be used by our four grade scientists throughout the year.
1. Observe: What do you notice? (see, hear, smell, feel, and taste)
2. Question: What questions do you have during and after your observations?
3. Hypothesis: Make an educated guess that correlates to your questions.
4. Test with an Experiment: List the materials you will need to complete the experiment and the steps to be followed to complete the task.
5.Data Collection/Data Analysis: Write observations for what you notice. Then analyze the data or results to look for common information to answer the original question.
6. Conclusion: The answer to the original question is stated along with the statement of whether your hypothesis was correct or incorrect. Remember to include evidence from the experiment.
1. Observe: What do you notice? (see, hear, smell, feel, and taste)
2. Question: What questions do you have during and after your observations?
3. Hypothesis: Make an educated guess that correlates to your questions.
4. Test with an Experiment: List the materials you will need to complete the experiment and the steps to be followed to complete the task.
5.Data Collection/Data Analysis: Write observations for what you notice. Then analyze the data or results to look for common information to answer the original question.
6. Conclusion: The answer to the original question is stated along with the statement of whether your hypothesis was correct or incorrect. Remember to include evidence from the experiment.
4th Grade Science Topics
Energy
Environments
Soil, Rocks, and Landforms
EnergyThe guiding question for this unit is how does energy transfer between objects?
The students will investigate electricity and magnetism while learning useful applications of electromagnetism in everyday life.
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EnvironmentsThe guiding question for this unit is how does the structures of an organism allow it to survive in its environment?
The students will investigate the structures and behaviors of organisms and the relationship between one organism and its environment.
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Soil, Rocks, and LandformsThe guiding questions for these units are:
1. What are Earth's land surfaces made of? 2. Why are landforms not the same everywhere? The students will investigate rocks, soil, and landforms by using tools such as topographic maps and stream tables.
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