Matter and Energy
In grade 4, students observe and interpret patterns related to the transfer of matter and energy on Earth, in physical interactions, and in organisms.. Each domain relates to the use of matter and energy over time and for specific purposes.
Students learn about energy—its motion, transfer, and conversion—in different physical contexts.
They interpret patterns of change over time as related to the deposition and erosion in landscape formation. They study today’s landscapes to provide evidence for past processes.
They learn that animals’ internal and external structures support life, growth, behavior, and reproduction.
They work through the engineering design process, focusing on developing solutions by building, testing, and redesigning prototypes to fit a specific purpose.
Resources to Support Science Learning
The supplemental resources below encourage curiosity, creativity, and exploration of the natural world. Outdoors or indoors, have fun exploring and discovering something new!