Science

    The science units in fourth grade aligned with the District's standards and benchmarks. The fourth grade science program uses the  McGraw-Hill science curriculum resource program, as well as other materials that allow the students to use inquiry skills to solve problems, to evaluate their solutions, and to plan and implement their own investigations.

Units Covered :

The Scientific Method

    The scientific method is a process used to systematically investigate observations, solve problems, and test hypotheses. It is a process for experimentation that is used to answer questions and explore observations

Introduction to Bubble Chemistry

    Students are encouraged to devise a bubble-blowing instrument; test dishwashing brands to see which makes the biggest bubbles; determine the optimum amount of glycerin needed for the biggest bubbles; employ the Bernoulli principle to keep bubbles aloft. In the process, they learn about light and color, aerodynamics, chemical composition, surface tension, and even technology.

 The World of Living things

    The basic unit of all kingdoms of life is the cell. All living things interact with each other and the non-living environment. Energy flows through ecosystems from the Sun through producers to consumers, and ultimately to decomposers. Plants have structures and functions that enable them to fulfill their roles as important consumers.

Inventors/Scientists

    Students will research a scientist or inventor who has made an impact on our world as we know it today. The students will then integrate technology into this project through the use of a PowerPoint presentation

Matter

    Matter has observable properties and can be measured by concepts of mass , volume, and density . Properties are used to group elements together in the periodic table. Tiny particles of matter are in constant motion. Matter can undergo physical and chemical changes.