Elementary Curriculum for
Fourth Grade - Science
Physical: Light, Sound and Electricity
IV.4.e.1 Describe sounds in terms of their properties.
IV.4.e.2 Explain how sounds are made.
IV.4.e.3 Use prisms and filters with light sources to produce various colors of light.
IV.4.e.4 Explain how shadows are made.
IV.1.e.3 Identify forms of energy associated with common phenomena.
IV.1.e.4 Construct simple, useful electrical circuits.
IV.1.e.5 Describe possible electrical hazards to be avoided at home and at school.
Life: Organisms of Living Things
III.2.e.1 Explain characteristics and functions of observable body parts in a variety of animals.
III.2.e.2 Compare and classify familiar organisms on the basis of observable body parts.
III.2.e.3 Describe life cycles of familiar organisms.
III.2.e.4 Compare and contrast food, energy and environmental needs of selected organisms.
III.2.e.5 Describe functions of selected seed plant parts.
III.3.e.1 Give evidence that characteristics are passed from parents to young.
III.5.e.1 Identify familiar organisms as part of a food chain or web and describe their feeding relationships within the web.
III.5.e.2 Describe the basic requirements for all living things to maintain their existence.
III.5.e.3 Describe systems that encourage growing of particular plants or animals.
Earth: Earth's Environment
V.2.e.1 Describe how water exists on earth in three states.
V.2.e.2 Trace the path that rain water follows after it falls.
V.2.e.3 Identify sources of water and its uses.
III.5.e.4 Describe positive and negative effects of humans on the environment.
III.4.e.1 Explain how fossils provide evidence about the nature of ancient life.
III.4.e.2 Explain how physical and behavioral characteristics of animals help them to survive in their environments.
V.1.e.1 Describe major features of the earth’s surface.
V.1.e.2 Recognize and describe different types of earth materials.
V.1.e.3 Explain how rocks and fossils are used to understand the history of the earth.
V.1.e.4 Describe natural changes in the earth’s surface.
V.1.e.5 Describe uses of materials taken from the earth.
V.1.e.6 Demonstrate means to conserve natural resources and reduce pollution through reduction, reuse and recycling of manufactured materials.
Constructing New Scientific Knowledge
I.1.e.1 Generate questions about the world, based on observation.
I.1.e.2 Develop solutions to problems through reasoning, observation and investigations.
I.1.e.3 Manipulate simple devices that aid observation and data collection.
I.1.e.4 Use simple measurement devices to make metric measurements in scientific investigations.
I.1.e.5 Develop strategies and skills for information gathering and problem solving.
I.1.e.6 Construct charts and graphs and prepare summaries of observations.
Reflecting on Scientific Knowledge
II.1.e.1 Develop an awareness of the need for evidence in making decisions scientifically.
II.1.e.2 Show how science concepts can be illustrated through creative expression such as language arts and fine arts.
II.1.e.3 Describe ways in which technology is used in everyday life.
II.1.e.4 Develop an awareness of and sensitivity to the natural world.
II.1.e.5 Develop an awareness of contributions made to science by people of diverse backgrounds and 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
