SCIENCE Lessons and Investigations - Grade 4 Paperback

Inspire fourth graders to discover science through hands-on exploration with Science Lessons and Investigations. This comprehensive resource features 13 robust units aligned with Next Generation Science Standards, covering life, earth, and physical science topics. Each unit follows the proven 5E instructional model—Engage, Explore, Explain, Evaluate, and Extend—guiding students from initial curiosity through creative application. Students explore plant and animal structures, earth processes like erosion and weathering, natural disasters, and energy concepts including light, sound, heat, and electricity. Activities blend concept engagement, hands-on investigations, reading selections, higher-order thinking questions, and cross-curricular projects to build deep understanding and scientific thinking skills.