Students use materials from elevateScience to explore a variety of topics. In this program, learning is centered around phenomena-based, real-world storylines called Quests. Students use hands-on activities to help them explore and develop their scientific understandings. Fourth graders focus on the following topics:
Topic 1: Energy & Motion
Topic 2: Human Uses of Energy
Topic 3: Waves & Information
Topic 4: Earth’s Features
Topic 5: Earth’s Natural Hazards
Topic 6: The History of Planet Earth
Topic 7: Structures & Functions