One of my favorite ways to introduce science concepts and dig a little deeper while also inspiring students is through read-alouds and a robust classroom library. This list includes my absolute favorite titles for 4th grade NGSS (Next Generations Science Standards).
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Structure, Function, and Information Processing: 4LS1-1, 4LS1-2, and 4PS4-2
The Doctor with an Eye for Eyes: The Story of Dr. Patricia Bath
Waves: Waves and Information: 4-PS4-1 and 4-PS4-3
Waves: Physical Science for Kids
Clang!: Ernst Chladni’s Sound Experiments
Grace Hopper: Queen of Computer Code
Jackrabbit McCabe and the Electric Telegraph
Ada Lovelace, Poet of Science: The First Computer Programmer
Earth’s Systems: Processes That Shape the Earth: 4-ESS1-1, 4-ESS2-1, 4-ESS2-2, and 4-ESS3-2
Solving the Puzzle Under the Sea
Energy: 4-ESS3-1, 4-PS3-1, 4-PS3-2, 4-PS3-3, and 4-PS3-4
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind
Buried Sunlight: How Fossil Fuels Have Changed the Earth
Energy: Physical Science for Kids
Forces: Physical Science for Kids
Electrical Wizard: How Nikola Tesla Lit Up the World
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5 thoughts on “The Ultimate 4th Grade NGSS Science Book List”
Do you have a 3rd grade list for NGSS books?
Soon 🙂
Will we be sent a notification when you do? I don’t want to miss it!
Thanks. I LOVE your stuff.
Do you have this for 3rd grade?
Sorry I don’t.