Grade 4 Science Worksheets

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• Identify topographic maps as representations of Earth's surface
• Interpret information presented in topographic maps
• Explore how maps represent features of Earth

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• Identify freeze-thaw weathering as a process affecting Earth's surface
• Describe how freezing and thawing relate to physical weathering
• Explain how natural processes contribute to changes in rocks+ Show more

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• Identify fossils as evidence of Earth's past
• Explain how fossils provide information about Earth's history
• Recognize the role of fossils in studying the past

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• Identify fossils as clues about Earth's past
• Explore the relationship between fossils and rock layers
• Describe how rock layers provide evidence about Earth

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• Identify collisions as interactions between objects
• Explain the concept of energy transfer during collisions
• Describe how collisions relate to energy in physical science

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• Identify erosion as a process affecting Earth's surface
• Investigate the topic of erosion rates
• Explore erosion through a focused science mini book

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• Identify weathering as a topic in Earth science
• Identify erosion as a topic in Earth science
• Explore weathering and erosion through a mini book resource

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• Identify nonrenewable natural resources as a science topic
• Explore nonrenewable natural resources through a mini book
• Connect natural resources to Grade 4 science instruction

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• Identify the importance of protecting communities.
• Explain connections between science and community safety.
• Recognize the role of engineering in community protection.+ Show more

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• Identify the purpose of planning a scientific investigation
• Explain why investigations begin with a scientific question
• Describe the role of evidence in scientific investigations+ Show more

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• Explore the topic of renewable energy in environmental science
• Recognise the connection between Earth and natural habitats
• Examine renewable energy as an Earth science topic

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• Identify wavelength as a concept associated with waves
• Recognise wavelength-related vocabulary in science
• Describe the topic of wavelength in elementary science

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• Identify plant and animal structures as a Grade 4 science topic
• Recognize plant structures as part of the study of living things
• Recognize animal structures as part of the study of living things

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• Recognize the purpose of testable scientific questions
• Identify questions suitable for scientific investigation
• Formulate questions that can be tested scientifically

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• Recognize the importance of planning fair tests in science
• Identify fair testing as part of scientific investigation
• Explore the role of planning in scientific investigations

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• Identify sound signals as a means of communication
• Recognise Morse code as a system of communication
• Describe how patterns can represent information+ Show more

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• Identify the five senses used to gather sensory information
• Explain the relationship between the brain and the senses
• Describe how sensory information relates to the surrounding environment+ Show more

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• Explain how animals respond to information from their surroundings
• Identify the relationship between environmental information and animal responses
• Describe how animals interact with information in their environment

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• Identify speed as a topic in elementary physical science
• Identify energy as a topic in elementary physical science
• Recognize speed and energy as related science topics

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• Identify mountains as features of Earth's surface
• Identify deep ocean trenches as underwater features
• Explore the geographical locations of major Earth features+ Show more

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• Explain how observable evidence supports a claim in science investigations.
• Differentiate between a testable question and one that cannot be measured.
• Write or identify a hypothesis that can be supported or challenged with measurable data.+ Show more

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• Classify common rocks by texture and composition.
• Distinguish grain size, crystal arrangement, and layering in rocks.
• Identify igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks based on observable features.+ Show more

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• Understand how gears transfer motion and force through meshing teeth.
• Explain the concept of gear ratio and its effect on speed and torque.
• Identify different gear arrangements including idler gears and compound gear trains.+ Show more

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• Describe mechanisms of energy transfer among objects and across media.
• Explain how transferred energy causes changes in motion and temperature.
• Construct explanations linking observed motion or temperature changes to energy transfer.

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• Identify and describe common simple machines such as levers, inclined planes, wedges, screws, wheel-and-axles, and pulleys.
• Understand how simple machines change the magnitude, direction, or distance of an input force.
• Recognize examples of simple machines in daily life and explain their function.+ Show more

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• Understand how to interpret topographic and geological maps.
• Identify and analyze spatial patterns of Earth's surface features.
• Relate map symbols, scale, and elevation to real-world landforms and processes.+ Show more

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• Understand the different agents of weathering and erosion such as water, ice, wind, and vegetation.
• Identify landforms created by various weathering processes.
• Compare the rates of sediment transport and landscape change under different environmental conditions.+ Show more

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• Understand how human activities affect local habitats and ecosystems.
• Identify examples of human impacts such as pollution, habitat loss, and resource extraction.
• Describe observable ecological indicators of habitat change.+ Show more

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• Identify renewable energy sources including sunlight, wind, and water
• Describe how sunlight, wind, and moving water provide energy
• Explain why renewable energy may need to be stored+ Show more

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• Identify reflection, absorption, and transmission in familiar examples
• Explain how hard surfaces reflect sound and produce echoes
• Describe how mirrors reflect and redirect light+ Show more

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• Identify the main idea in informational passages about erosion.
• Locate supporting details about soil movement and erosion.
• Compare how slope steepness can affect soil erosion.+ Show more

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• Identify success criteria in an engineering design challenge
• Distinguish design goals from material and time constraints
• Find supporting details about specific design requirements+ Show more

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• Identify the senses animals use to gather information.
• Explain how sensory information guides animal responses.
• Describe how the brain processes messages from the senses.+ Show more

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• Identify how flashlight patterns communicate messages over distances.
• Explain how reflected sunlight can create visible signals.
• Compare light and sound signals under different conditions.+ Show more

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• Identify the main idea in passages about testing and refining designs.
• Select details that explain how engineers plan fair tests.
• Explain why tests change one design feature at a time.+ Show more

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• Identify the main idea in passages about energy conversion
• Select supporting details about how everyday devices work
• Explain how electrical energy changes into light, sound, or motion+ Show more

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• Identify patterns in the locations of major mountain ranges
• Locate deep ocean trenches using map information
• Explain how trenches form near sinking tectonic plates+ Show more

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• Identify the main idea in passages about vegetation and erosion.
• Select details explaining how plant roots hold soil.
• Compare erosion on planted and bare soil.+ Show more

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• Identify the main idea in informational science passages
• Locate supporting details that explain thermal energy transfer
• Explain how thermal energy moves between warmer and cooler objects+ Show more

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• Identify the main idea in informational science passages.
• Select supporting details that explain the relationship between speed and energy.
• Explain kinetic energy as the energy of a moving object.+ Show more

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• Identify the input and output energy forms in familiar devices
• Explain how batteries convert chemical energy into electrical energy
• Describe how electric motors convert electrical energy into movement+ Show more

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• Interpret map symbols and keys to identify landform features.
• Explain how contour lines represent elevation and slope.
• Identify patterns showing mountains, valleys, and other landforms.+ Show more

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• Identify criteria and constraints in an engineering design challenge.
• Compare vehicle designs using distance, speed, and stability.
• Explain how gear arrangements affect cart movement.+ Show more

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• Identify the main idea in informational engineering passages
• Highlight supporting details that explain a design problem
• Identify measurable success criteria for engineering designs+ Show more

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• Identify the main idea in informational science passages
• Select supporting details that explain how a device works
• Describe how energy changes form in different devices+ Show more

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• Identify natural resources that people use for energy.
• Describe how natural resources provide energy and fuels.
• Explain why using energy resources can affect the environment.

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• Identify the main idea in a passage about collisions
• Select details that explain energy transfer during collisions
• Explain how speed can affect an object's motion after impact+ Show more