Science -
4th Grade Lesson Plans

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Questioning Strategies-Demonstrate scientific inquiry and problem solving by using questioning and reasoning strategies.

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Simple Experiments-Design and conduct simple experiments by asking a scientific question, stating a hypothesis, listing the procedure, recording the results, and communicating the conclusion.

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Displaying Data-Communicate results of scientific investigations by using accurate data displayed on graphs, tables, drawings, and other media.

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Long-Term Investigations-Conduct a long-term investigation. Keep records of investigation and observations, and communicate a conclusion based on these records.

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Measuring Matter-Measure the dimensions, weight, and volume of objects, and conclude that objects can be classified according to these common properties.

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Measuring Heat-Measure the temperature, conductivity, and solubility of objects, and conclude that objects can be classified according to these common properties.

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Physical Changes in Matter-Illustrate physical changes in matter.

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Chemical Changes in Matter-Illustrate chemical changes in matter.

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Distinguish Types of Change-Distinguish between physical and chemical changes in matter.

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Heat as Energy-Recognize and describe heat as a form of energy.

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Flow of Energy-Explain and trace the flow of energy in a system.

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Sources of Energy for Life-Identify sources of energy that organisms need to stay alive and grow.

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Machines Effect on Force-Use simple machines to experiment with the effects of force and motion.

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Force to an Object-Apply force to an object, and observe that when a force is applied, the object either speeds up, slows down, or changes direction.

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Basic Principles of Sound-Identify the basic physical phenomena of sound.

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Sounds of Music-Identify by sight and sound instruments from the brass, woodwind, string, and percussion families.

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Formation of Rocks-Identify the physical characteristics and discuss the formation of igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks.

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Composition of Rocks-Understand that rocks are composed of different combinations of minerals.

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Composition of Soil-Describe the composition and properties of soil.

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Earth's Natural Resources-Recognize Earth's natural resources, and explain how they interact with each other.

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People/Earth's Interaction-Recognize ways in which people interact with the Earth's natural resources.

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Systems of the Universe-Identify different systems that are found in our universe.

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Arrangement of Planets-Understand the arrangement of planets in our solar system.

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Mercury-Classify the planets according to size, characteristics, and composition. Learn about the planet Mercury.

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Venus-Classify the planets according to size, characteristics, and composition. Learn about the planet Venus.

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Earth-Classify the planets according to size, characteristics, and composition. Learn about the planet Earth.

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Mars-Classify the planets according to size, characteristics, and composition. Learn about the planet Mars.

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Jupiter-Classify the planets according to size, characteristics, and composition. Learn about the planet Jupiter.

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Saturn-Classify the planets according to size, characteristics, and composition. Learn about the planet Saturn.

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Uranus-Classify the planets according to size, characteristics, and composition. Learn about the planet Uranus.

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Neptune-Classify the planets according to size, characteristics, and composition. Learn about the planet Neptune.

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Pluto-Classify the planets according to size, characteristics, and composition. Learn about the planet Pluto.

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Naming of Planets-Investigate the process of how planets are named in our solar system.

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Asteroids-Identify other bodies in space. Learn about asteroids.

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Comets-Identify other bodies in space. Learn about comets.

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Meteoroids-Identify other bodies in space. Learn about meteoroids.

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Satellites-Investigate how satellites are used to gather information about the Earth.

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Sun as a Star-Recognize that the Sun is a star and that energy from the Sun can be captured and used for work on Earth.

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Earth/Sun/Moon Movement-Demonstrate that the Earth's movement around the Sun and the Moon's movement around the Earth produce the cyclical phases of the Moon.

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Effects of Earth Movements-Explain how change of seasons, length of day, and amount of available solar energy depend on the Earth's orbit around the Sun, the Earth's own rotation, and the tilt of the Earth's axis.

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Life Cycle-Explain the growth and life cycle of living things. (The learner will demonstrate understanding of the characteristics, structures, and functions of living things and of how living things interact with one another and their environment).

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Body Systems-Recognize that the human body contains systems with structures and functions that are highly interdependent. (The learner will demonstrate understanding of the characteristics, structures, and functions of living things and of how living things interact with one another and their environment).

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Vertebrates & Invertebrates-Classify vertebrates and invertebrates according to their characteristics. (The learner will demonstrate understanding of the characteristics, structures, and functions of living things and of how living things interact with one another and their environment).

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Ecosystems-Illustrate an ecosystem, and discuss interactions of all things within that ecosystem. (The learner will demonstrate understanding of the characteristics, structures, and functions of living things and of how living things interact with one another and their environment).

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Life & Environment Interact-Discuss basic requirements for plant and animal survival in different environments, and demonstrate understanding that the size of a population depends on the environmental resources available. (The learner will demonstrate understanding of the characteristics, structures, and functions of living things and of how living things interact with one another and their environment).

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Food Web-Explain relationships in a food web, and provide illustrative examples. (The learner will demonstrate understanding of the characteristics, structures, and functions of living things and of how living things interact with one another and their environment).

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Plants in the Food Web-Illustrate the function of plants in the food web. (The learner will demonstrate understanding of the characteristics, structures, and functions of living things and of how living things interact with one another and their environment).

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Consumers in a Food Web-Identify the different types of consumers in a food web. (The learner will demonstrate understanding of the characteristics, structures, and functions of living things and of how living things interact with one another and their environment).

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Man Threatens Environment-Identify some man-made threats to the environment. (The learner will demonstrate understanding of the characteristics, structures, and functions of living things and of how living things interact with one another and their environment).

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Changes in Ecosystems-Discuss how changes in an ecosystem may be harmful, beneficial, or both. (The learner will demonstrate understanding of the characteristics, structures, and functions of living things and of how living things interact with one another and their environment).

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Protecting Natural Systems-Recognize that there is a need to protect the natural systems of Earth. (The learner will demonstrate understanding of the characteristics, structures, and functions of living things and of how living things interact with one another and their environment).

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Recycling-Explain how recycling used materials and reducing the use of natural resources can improve and protect the quality of life on Earth. (The learner will demonstrate understanding of the characteristics, structures, and functions of living things and of how living things interact with one another and their environment).

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