What's Happening in Fourth Grade 

What Happens When Objects Collide?

If energy cannot be created or destroyed, what happens to energy when objects collide? Fourth-grade scientists have been gathering evidence to understand how energy changes during a collision. They have asked questions and made predictions about these energy changes. The students have explored how speed and ramp height affect energy transfer during a collision through experiments, videos, articles, and vocabulary studies. This month, the fourth-grade girls discovered that when two objects collide, they exchange energy, which can either be transferred or transformed. Great job, scientists!

Exploring Energy

This month, the fourth-grade girls continued their study of energy. They researched various types of energy, including chemical, mechanical, electrical, light, thermal, and sound energy. The girls defined each type, providing both examples and non-examples for clarity. They participated in energy stations that encouraged hands-on exploration and teamwork, enhancing their understanding.

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, among other activities. 

Additionally, the girls selected a scientific object to explore and document. After examining their object, they created a detailed diagram following the ABCD guidelines (Accurate, Big, Colorful, Detailed). The young scientists took notes on their observations and labeled their scientific drawings. They documented their findings as scientists using the ABCD method. Great job, 4th grade!