Science Curriculum Overview
Grade 4
Sept./Oct.
Plant and Animal Growth and Adaptations
- Classify plants and animals
- Basic needs of plants and animals
- Life cycles of plants and animals
- Plant and animal adaptations
Nov./Dec.
Forces at Work – Simple Machines
- Motion
- Forces of nature
- Effects of motion and forces on objects
Jan./Feb
Matter and Measurement
- Three states of matter
- Measuring matter
- Units of measurement and measurement tools
- Buoyancy and density
March/April
Electricity and Magnetism
- Magnets and magnetic forces
- Magnetic fields
- Static Electricity
- Current Electricity & Circuits
May/June
Human Body Systems
- Systems of the body
- Body parts ad functions
- Nutrition and good health habits