4th Grade

FREE 4th Grade Science TEKS Planning Guide

Hello Texas teacher friends! Are you hoping to build 4th grade students’ science background so they are prepared for 5th grade? We can help with

ABCD Diagrams for Science Notebooks

Do your students sometimes draw the tiniest little science diagrams? Do they skip the labels? Do some forget to describe their observations and measurements? Ever

Build Your Own Solar Oven (and make s’mores!)

“I used this resource at a summer camp and it was THE BEST THING EVER!!! Directions were clear to the point. The kids were able

Science Digital Choice Menus

Did I ever tell you about the Mythbusters twins? These two students knew everything in the 5th grade science curriculum when they walked through the

Why I’m Head over Heels for Science Flipbooks: Meaningful and Organized Science Notes

Science flipbooks are a fun way to take notes and organize information. With a science flipbook, you can cut and paste and take notes.

3 EASY Ways to use Science Sorts

Sorting relays are an easy addition to any science class. I started using them when I had a group that needed a more active way

Enhance Learning of Science through Reading Integration

Whenever I transitioned from being a 3rd grade teacher who taught all subjects (including ELAR) to just 5th grade science, it shifted my instructional day.

5 Ideas for Inherited Traits and Acquired Traits for 3rd, 4th, and 5th Grade

Heredity is a topic that leads to discovery and wonder because it encompasses so much of ourselves and the world around us. As educators, we

5 Tips to Structure a 30-45-60 Minute Science Block

A common question I hear from teachers is how do you structure a science block that is __ minutes long? That’s a great question! Although

Learned Behaviors vs. Instincts: Learning about Animal Behavior

Are your students struggling with knowing if animal behaviors are instincts vs. learned behaviors? Look no further with these tips to get your students confident

4 Tips for Teaching Weather and Climate

Weather is a phenomenon that we encounter every day. From the clothes we wear to special events, we must be weather aware! In the 5th

Science Stations: Real & Honest Teacher Tips

Stations were an all-time favorite of my students because they allowed students to get up and move, collaborate with peers, and work at their own

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