My Pals are Here International Science Grade 4
Explore plants, animals, energy, and more with My Pals Are Here! Grade 4 Science—a bright, inquiry-based program that sparks curiosity and builds confidence without taking over your kitchen.
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By fourth grade, science begins asking students to do more than observe—they start organizing information, comparing ideas, and explaining how systems work together. My Pals Are Here! International Science Grade 4 supports that transition while keeping science manageable to teach at home.
Across multiple units, students explore biology, chemistry, physics, and earth science through topics like life cycles, animal and plant structures, natural resources, energy, motion, light, and sound.
Built around Singapore’s 5E approach—engage, explore, explain, elaborate, and evaluate—the program encourages students to investigate questions, discuss observations, apply new ideas, and carefully think through scientific concepts.
The program uses three components: a full-color textbook, a consumable activity book, and a teacher guide that provides lesson support, pacing suggestions, materials lists, and answer keys.
Lessons combine reading, writing, discussion, illustrations, activities, and hands-on experiences without relying on large experiments or complicated preparation.
The structure remains intentionally parent-friendly while gradually increasing student responsibility for observations, explanations, and written work.
This level begins by asking students not only to learn scientific ideas, but also to organize, connect, and explain them more clearly.
How to Use My Pals Are Here! Science
- Work through one section each week. With 31 sections total, many families simply complete one section from the textbook and the matching activity pages each week.
- Use the textbook and activity book together. Read through the lesson, discuss new ideas, and then reinforce those concepts through writing, drawing, observations, and activities.
- Keep the Teacher Guide nearby. It provides lesson support, pacing suggestions, materials lists, discussion prompts, and answer keys. Spend less time planning and more time teaching.
- Expect more explanation and discussion as the year progresses. Fourth-grade science asks students not only to observe concepts but also to compare ideas, organize information, and explain what they notice.
- Use review sections when needed. Some concepts move quickly while others benefit from extra discussion before moving on.
Singapore's My Pals are Here International Science materials are based on the science curricula presented in the Singapore public schools. This kid-friendly curriculum is based on the inquiry method of study.
Full-color photographs and illustrations in the My Pals are Here International Science textbook will immediately grab your student's attention. But, it is the easy-to-use Teacher's Guide that will make it super-appealing for any homeschool parent.
MPH Science develops higher-order thinking skills through the questions raised to ignite your child's curiosity and build his inquiry skills.
MPH Science covers biology, chemistry, physics, and earth science elements at each level. At the end of each unit is a review, a test, a glossary, and more.
There are just three books for each grade level: a Textbook, a consumable Activity Book, and a Teacher's Guide. Each black-and-white Teacher's Guide includes lesson plans, suggestions for teaching, and answers to all textbook and activity book exercises.
The black-and-white consumable Activity Book provides related exercises and reinforces concepts, many learned through art-based activities. Other hands-on activities are included to develop students' competencies and cater to kinesthetic and visual learners.
MPH Science does require frequent parental involvement, regardless of the grade being taught. Parents will need to oversee experiments, explain concepts, and answer questions. Thankfully, everything you will require is covered in the Teacher's Guides; you do not need a strong science background. Corresponding pages of the textbook and activity book are referenced. Any other resources or materials you may need are cited. They have even suggested how much time is necessary for every step of each lesson.
While there are plenty of hands-on activities, MPH Science has chosen to emphasize reading, written work, and student-teacher interaction over many science experiments. That is welcome news for parents who dread the work and the mess of science experiments.
MPH Science is a solid, complete, enjoyable program for elementary grades. The series offers a stress-free introduction to science facts and principles, foundational for deeper study. The My Pals Are Here series is a comprehensive scientific study for grades 1-6.
Publisher: Singapore Math Inc
Format: Paperback
Binding: Standard
Dimensions: 8.25 x 10.75 x 0.25 in
ISBN: 9789814861434
Color: Color
Perforated: No
Faith-Based: No
Teacher's Guide
Publisher: Singapore Math Inc
Format: Paperback
Binding: Standard
Dimensions: 8.25 x 11.75 x 0.25 in
ISBN: 9789814879712
Color: Grayscale
Perforated: No
Faith-Based: No
Activity Book
Publisher: Singapore Math Inc
Format: Paperback
Binding: Standard
Dimensions: 8.25 x 10.75 x 0.25 in
ISBN: 9789814861496
Color: Grayscale
Perforated: No
Faith-Based: No
- August 9, 2025
Great so far!
Jen
This is super easy to follow and teach. It has questions and worksheets that aren’t too overwhelming as well as experiment ideas. The text is colorful and engaging.
- June 23, 2025
Great Curriculum
Sheri
This curriculum is pretty easy to use and has a lot of fun hands on suggestions and additional research questions. We have use levels 1-3 so far and are really enjoying level 4 so far.
