What's Happening in Fourth Grade 

Which Scientific Tools Are Used for Observation?

The 4th-grade girls are learning that tools are instruments scientists use to accomplish tasks. While exploring tools used for observation, the girls refracted light using a prism, viewed slides under a microscope, tested magnetic principles, and closely observed items from nature using a hand lens. 

Scientific Diagrams

Welcome to 4th-grade science! This month, the students started by completing a "Science About Me" notebook entry. They researched the phase of the moon that occurred on the day they were born, measured their heights in centimeters, recorded their favorite science topics, and illustrated their preferred uses of electricity. Air conditioning, phones, and computers were a few favorites!

Additionally, the girls selected an object found in nature to explore and document. After examining their object, they created a detailed diagram following the ABCD guidelines (Accurate, Big, Colorful, Detailed). Using the ABCD method, the young scientists sketched and labeled their scientific drawings. Great job, 4th grade!