Elementary Curriculum for
Fourth Grade - Science
Physical Science: Properties of Matter
P.PM.04.16 Measure the weight (spring scale) and mass (balances in grams or kilograms) of objects.
P.PM.04.17 Measure volumes of liquids and capacities of containers in millileters and liters.
P.PM.04.18 Demonstrate the use of centimeter cubes poured into a container to estimate the container's capacity.
P.PM.04.23 Compare and contrast the states (solids, liquids, gases) of matter.
P.PM.04.33 Demonstrate magnetic field by observing the patterns formed with iron filings using a variety of magnets.
P.PM.04.34 Demonstrate that non-magnetic objects are affected by the strength of the magnet and the distance away from the magnet.
P.PM.04.53 Identify objects that are good conductors or poor conductors of heat and electricity.
P.CM.04.11 Explain how matter can change from one state (liquid, solid, gas) to another by heating and cooling.
Physical Science: Energy
P.EN.04.12 Identify heat and electricity as forms of energy.
P.EN.04.41 Demonstrate how temperature can be increased in a substance by adding energy.
P.EN.04.42 Demonstrate heat as the energy produced when substances burn, certain kinds of materials rub against each other, and when electricity flows through wire.
P.EN.04.43 Describe how heat is produced through electricity, rubbing, and burning.
P.EN.04.51 Demonstrate how electrical energy is transferred and changed through the use of a simple circuit.
P.EN.04.52 Create a simple working electromagnet and explain the conditions necessary to make the electromagnet.
Life Science: Organisms of Living Things
L.OL.04.15 Determine that plants require air, water, light, and a source of energy and building material for growth and repair.
L.OL.04.16 Determine that animals require air, water, and a source of energy and building material for growth and repair.
L.EV.04.21 Identify individual differences (for example: color, leg length, size, wing size, leaf shape) in organisms of the same kind.
L.EV.04.22 Identify how variations in physical characteristics of individual organisms give them an advantage for survival and reproduction.
L.EC.04.11 Identify organisms as part of a food chain or food web.
L.EC.04.21 Explain how environmental changes can produce a change in the food web.
Earth Science: Earth's in Space and Time
E.ST.04.11 Identify common objects in the sky, such as the sun and the moon.
E.ST.04.12 Compare and contrast the characteristics of the sun, moon and Earth, including relative distances and abilities to support life.
E.ST.04.21 Describe the orbit of the Earth around the sun as it defines a year.
E.ST.04.22 Explain that the spin of the Earth creates day and night.
E.ST.04.23 Describe the motion of the moon around the Earth.
E.ST.04.24 Explain how the visible shape of the moon follows a predictable cycle which takes approximately one month.
E.ST.04.25 Describe the apparent movement of the sun and moon across the sky through day/night and the seasons.
E.ST.04.31 Explain how fossils provide evidence of the history of the Earth.
E.ST.04.32 Compare and contrast life forms found in fossils and organisms that exist today.
Science Processes: Inquiry Process
S.IP.04.11 Make purposeful observation of the natural world using the appropriate senses.
S.IP.04.12 Generate questions based on observations.
S.IP.04.13 Plan and conduct simple and fair investigations.
S.IP.04.14 Manipulate simple tools that aid observation and data collection (for example: hand lens, balance, ruler, meter stick, measuring cup, thermometer, spring scale, stop watch/timer, graduated cylinder/beaker).
S.IP.04.15 Make accurate measurements with appropriate units (millimeters, centimeters, meters, milliliters, liters, Celsius, grams, seconds, minutes) for the measurement tool.
S.IP.04.16 Construct simple charts and graphs from data and observations.
Science Processes: Inquiry Analysis and Communication
S.IA.04.11 Summarize information from charts and graphs to answer scientific questions.
S.IA.04.12 Share ideas about science through purposeful conversation in collaborative groups.
S.IA.04.13 Communicate and present findings of observations and investigations.
S.IA.04.14 Develop research strategies and skills for information gathering and problem solving.
S.IA.04.15 Compare and contrast sets of data from multiple trials of a science investigation to explain reasons for differences.
Science Processes: Reflection and Social Implications
S.RS.04.11 Demonstrate scientific concepts through various illustrations, performances, models, exhibits, and activities.
S.RS.04.14 Use data/samples as evidence to separate fact from opinion.
S.RS.04.15 Use evidence when communicating scientific ideas.
S.RS.04.16 Identify technology used in everyday life.
S.RS.04.17 Identify current problems that may be solved through the use of technology.
S.RS.04.18 Describe the effect humans and other organisms have on the balance of the natural world.
S.RS.04.19 Describe how people have contributed to science throughout history and across cultures.
Resources
Earth: (HB) Mountains and Modules (st)
- (FOSS) Water
- Gems Activity Book
Life: (HB) Lakes, Ponds, Rivers and Streams
- (FOSS) Environments
- Rainforest
Physical: (Mac) Sound and Light (st)
L’Anse Creuse Science Resource Guide for Fourth Grade
