Science Lessons and Investigations - Grade 4
Model erosion, track waves, and test electricity in 13 NGSS-aligned units. Your fourth grader compares structures, measures energy, and explores Earth and physical science through hands-on and reading-based activities.
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Science Lessons and Investigations - Grade 4
Fourth grade is where science meets "let's build it and see what happens." In thirteen NGSS-aligned units, your child will compare plant and animal structures, model how erosion shapes the land, identify patterns in Earth's crust, investigate natural disasters, and examine human impact on the environment. He'll also explore how energy moves through waves and investigate the behavior of light, sound, heat, and electricity.
Each unit follows the 5E instructional model—Engage, Explore, Explain, Evaluate, and Extend—guiding students from hands-on discovery to deeper understanding and application. Readings, vocabulary development, visuals, and comprehension activities are woven throughout the lessons to reinforce key concepts.
Teacher support pages and a complete answer key are included for easy guidance and review.
See the first 8 pages of this book to browse all that it has to offer.
Science Lessons and Investigations provides you with teaching support and comprehensive science units that include:
- Concept engagement activity that sparks students’ interest and engages prior knowledge by introducing each topic with questions and discussion. (Engage)
- Exploration activity that helps students explore the concept through hands-on investigation*. (Explore)
- Reading selections, real-life visuals, and vocabulary review to help students develop understanding. (Explain)
- Comprehension activities incorporating higher-order thinking to help students show and apply what they have learned. (Evaluate)
- Writing prompts and hands-on activities* to help students apply and extend their understanding. (Extend)
*The hands-on activities may include science experiments, STEM challenges, art projects, taking on the role of a scientist, or other cross-curricular activities.
Topics covered in Science Lessons and Investigations Grade 4 include:
Life Science
- Plant Life Structures
- Animal Life Structures
- Human Life Structures
Earth Science
- Erosion and Weathering
- Patterns in Earth’s Crust
- Natural Disasters
- Human Impact on Land
Physical Science
- Waves as Patterns of Motion
- The Nature of Energy
- Light Energy
- Sound Energy
- Heat Energy
- Electrical Energy
Includes answer key for vocabulary and comprehension activities. Ideal for the classroom and homeschooling.
Publisher's Information
Publisher: Evan-Moor Educational Publishers
Age Recommendation: 9
Grade Recommendation: 4th
Faith-Based: No
Consumable: Yes
Pages: 224
Units: 13
ISBN: 9781645140054
Format: Softcover
Copyright: 2020
The Science Lessons & Investigations series uses the 5E model—five simple steps that turn science into discovery.
- Engage – Start with a quick hook: a question, photo, or short activity that gets kids wondering and making predictions.
- Explore – Let him try it. Your child will investigate, test, and observe before anyone gives away the "answer."
- Explain – Your child shares what he's found, then you connect his discoveries to the right science words and concepts.
- Evaluate – Check for understanding with a drawing, a short explanation, or another quick task that shows what he's learned.
- Extend – Wrap it up by applying the concept to something new—maybe an experiment, model, or real-world problem.
It's a simple structure that keeps science active, interactive, and rooted in real thinking.
Review by Mom's Quest to Teach:
”I like how there are a variety of activities within each lesson so I can pick and choose which ones we will do. Having a variety also allows our son to pick and choose from the different questions and investigations. All the materials are listed for the investigations so you can easily prepare ahead of time.”
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- November 6, 2025
Jordan W.
We've tried a bunch of different science curriculums so far, and this is our favorite!
