4th Grade General Science Activities

Bring the fascinating world of animals and plants to life with "Living Systems: Life Cycles of Animals and Plants"!

This digital download pack is specifically designed for grade 2 students in alignment with the curriculum shifts of Alberta for 2023.

What's Included:

1. Workbook with Engaging Activities: This workbook is filled with fun and educational activities that will captivate your students' imagination. The workbook provides ample opportunities for children to compare and contrast life cycles, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the topic.
2. Hands-On Activities: Encourage active learning with hands-on activities that make exploring life cycles a blast! This pack includes two captivating activities: a 3D model of a frog's life cycle (available in both black and white and full color) and a grasshopper life cycle foldable. These activities allow students to visually understand the different stages of these animals' life cycles.
3. Teachers' Notes: A valuable resource for educators, the pack contains detailed teachers' notes that guide how to effectively teach and implement the activities within the classroom. These notes offer insights, suggestions, and tips to enhance the learning experience.
4. Assessment: Assessing student understanding is made easy with the included assessments. These assessments ensure that students grasp the concepts taught in a meaningful way. Each assessment is aligned with Alberta's curriculum to accurately measure student progress.
5. Slide Show on Google Slides: Engage your students with a visually stunning slide show that showcases various animals and their offspring. The Google Slides presentation brings the content to life with captivating images and clear explanations.
6. Answer Keys: This pack offers convenience for educators with corresponding answer keys for all activities and assessments. Easily check student responses and provide timely and accurate feedback.

Spare some time in your class? How about this FUN & DIVERSE TASK CARDS BUNDLE!

How to Use This Resource?

• Whole Class Game: Scoot! Get your students moving with a fun game of Scoot. Place the task cards around the classroom and have students rotate, answering the question at each station before moving on.
• Fast Finishers' Challenge: Challenge early finishers to tackle these task cards as an enriching activity to solidify their understanding.
• Scientific Scavenger Hunt: Turn your classroom or schoolyard into a scientific scavenger hunt! Hide the task cards around the designated area and have students hunt for them, answering the questions they find.
• Science Jenga! Add a scientific twist to the classic game of Jenga! Number the Jenga blocks and assign each number to a specific task card. When a player pulls a block, another player reads the corresponding card and the first player answers the question.
• Formative Assessments: Use these task cards as quick quizzes or formative assessments to gauge student understanding of various science concepts.
• Interactive Whiteboard Fun: Project the task cards on your interactive whiteboard and have students brainstorm answers together as a class.

Do you need a science curriculum that is aligned to the NGSS?

• This fourth-grade life science unit fits the bill! We have researched each standard, so nothing goes untaught.
• It comes with:

- 10 detailed lessons, so you can reclaim your nights and weekends.

Lesson 1 - External Structures of Humans

Lesson 2 - Internal Structures of Humans

Lesson 3 - Internal and External Structures of Animals

Lesson 4 - Camouflage and Mimicry

Lesson 5 - Reproduction in Animals

Lesson 6 - External and Internal Parts of Plants

Lesson 7 - Reproduction

Lesson 8 - Animal Senses

Lesson 9 - Animal Intelligence

Lesson 10 - Making a Model of a Newly Discovered Animal

• Included within this resource are:

- the standards

- suggested YouTube Videos and Books

- Life Science Folder Cover

- Biologist Poster

- Living Things Needs Poster

- 8 Animal Structures WebQuests, Picture Cards, and Answer Keys

- Camouflage Poster

- Mimicry Short Research Assignment, Picture Cards, and recording sheets

- 12 Plant Photos and Reading Passages about Special Structures and Adaptations

- Animals and Plants Adaptations Booklet

- 24 "Did you know that..," cards

- Animal Intelligence Reading Passages and QR Code Cards

- Making a Model of a "Newly Discovered Animal" Task Cards and Rubric

- Biome Reading Passages (5 Biomes)

- 12 colorful essential vocabulary cards with graphics and definitions

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Want to explore the great outdoors with your learners? This project is filled with interactive ways to connect with nature. You will learn more about plants and animals that live in your backyard.

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- Bird Bingo

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- Plant Journal

- Bird Matching Game

- Nature Coloring Book

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This dinosaur file has two Power Points and you can also use them as flashcards to print. Students will be able to show prior knowledge using pictures and also learn about dinosaur facts they didn't already know with created sentences. You can also write these sentences on sentence strips to match to pictures. This is great for any Elementary classroom or ESL class. You can use many ESL strategies to teach these dinosaur facts. The second part is about dinosaur body parts using the T Rex, Stegosaurus, and Anklysaurus. You can add to and remove slides as you feel necessary.

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Use this domino puzzle to help students review and learn common terms related to Chemical Properties in your Science class!

The terms in this puzzle are:

Chemical change, chemical properties, Chemical reaction, precipitate, product, reactant

Are you looking for engaging Solar Eclipse 2024 Craft Activities Writing for your students? These thought-provoking prompts provide students with the opportunity to express their thoughts and emotions about witnessing an eclipse, the excitement they felt during the eclipse, and identify the most memorable moment of their. Students can articulate their feelings, whether it was awe, wonder, or curiosity, and reflect on how the eclipse affected them on a deeper level. Also, Students will write about their experience of a solar eclipse in 2024 They will mention their name, age, the weather during the solar eclipse, when and where they observed it, and with whom. They will describe all the experiences they witnessed through writing. Then, they can color the pages, share facts about the sun, and list safety steps to take during a solar eclipse.

Display the completed crafts proudly on bulletin boards, hallways, or doors—a showcase for the entire school community.
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Learn about the top ten famous women scientists with this complete lesson plan packet of activities that includes: Quick facts coloring handouts of 10 women scientists including: Marie Curie Barbara McClintock Jane Goodall Rita Levi Montalcini Maria Mayer Gertrude Elion Rachel Carson Elizabeth Blackwell Rosalind Franklin Christine Nusslean-Volhard Quotes My Vocabulary Journal A Dinner Party Interview Daily News Report Writing Match It (Scientific Symbols with Authors) Chronological/Sequential Order Scientist's Life Map Roundtable Discussion 1 and 2 My Scientific Experiment Writing a Scientific Report A Day in the Life of a Nobel Peace Prize Winner (Speech Writing) Help Find the Laboratory (Maze) Recipe for a Scientist Fakebook for a Scientist 10 Fill-in-the-Blank Quick Fact Coloring Handouts Uses fact based information and critical thinking skills. Perfect for gifted/talented, homeschooling, flipped classrooms, group activities, and individual studies. Provides historical backgrounds, scientific quick facts, and much more. Use as test prep and review of contributions to society and for Women's History Month. Great for reviewing female scientists contributions and lives, as well as being role models for younger students interested in science as a career. Meets CCSS ELA guidelines.

"Exploring Soil: Comprehensive Worksheets for 3rd Grade Science"

Dive deep into the world of soil with this engaging and educational worksheet pack designed for 3rd-grade science! This comprehensive product covers key concepts related to soil, helping students understand its importance, composition, and role in the environment. From exploring soil layers and types to understanding the role of decomposition, this resource offers a range of activities that will enhance student learning.

What's Included:

• Informative Passages: Each worksheet includes easy-to-understand paragraphs on different soil-related topics, such as soil composition, layers of soil, and soil's role in plant growth.
• Multiple-Choice Questions: Each topic comes with comprehension questions that challenge students to recall key details and think critically.
• Fill-in-the-Blank Exercises: Reinforce essential vocabulary and concepts with engaging fill-in-the-blank activities.
• Key Topics Covered: Soil composition (minerals, organic matter, water, air), soil layers (O horizon, A horizon, B horizon), types of soil (loamy, sandy, clay), decomposition, and much more.

Perfect for classrooms and homeschooling, this soil science worksheet bundle aligns with 3rd-grade science standards and encourages critical thinking and environmental awareness.

Why You'll Love It:

• Clear, student-friendly explanations make complex concepts easy to understand.
• Variety of question types ensures a comprehensive understanding of soil science.
• Printable and easy to use for individual or group work.
• Engages students with interesting facts and hands-on activities.

Make learning about soil fun and informative with this all-in-one worksheet resource! Ideal for science units, test prep, or reinforcement in 3rd-grade classrooms.

This scientific method can be used for any grade! It helps students work through a note taking process and practice putting the scientific method in order for the steps and through examples. Students can also create their own experiment to practice putting the steps in order!

This is great for visual, auditory, and kinesthetic learners! After this, students can create and practice these steps through an experiment!

What's included:

• Guided Notes
• Vocabulary Words with visuals, definitions, and vocabulary
• Scientific Method Practice
• Scientific Method Review
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Fun mandala coloring pages to print at home ! Take a look at our huge range of designs, from beautiful flower mandala patterns to Solar eclipse mandalas, holiday-themed designs, intricate geometric mandalas, and many more! We invite you to create something beautiful and restore your inner calm with one of our printable mandalas.

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A crossword puzzle with 9 terms about animals that live in the jungle habitat and the climate. An answer key is included. This would be a great activity to be used as a quick assessment, work for early finishers, and also something to keep your students busy after state testing. I hope you enjoy it. Please rate and review.

Are you looking for an interactive and educational resource to help children learn about the human brain? Our "Human Brain Activity Set" is designed to provide a comprehensive and engaging learning experience for students. This activity set includes detailed worksheets and activities that cover the different parts of the brain, their functions, and more, making it an ideal resource for teachers, homeschoolers, and parents.

Our Human Brain Activity Set includes:

• Informative Worksheets: Detailed information about the different parts of the brain, including the lateral view and superior view.
• Exploration of Brain Parts: Learn about the three main parts of the brain (cerebrum, cerebellum, and brain stem) and their specific functions.
• Interactive Activities: Label the brain parts, identify and color the brain according to its names (parietal lobe, temporal lobe, occipital lobe, frontal lobe).
• Reflection Worksheet: A thought-provoking worksheet to reflect on what has been learned and reinforce understanding.

This resource is perfect for enhancing students' knowledge of neuroscience and fostering an interest in how the brain works. It’s suitable for classroom use, homeschooling, or as a supplementary activity to support science education.

Equip your students with a deeper understanding of the human brain with this comprehensive and engaging activity set. Get your Human Brain Activity Set today and make learning about the brain fun and informative!

IN ADDITION, this resource includes a helpful tip sheet about "Child Development and Play Activities." Through this resource, parents will gain practical insights into how different types of play contribute to their child's overall development. The information sheet provides simple and engaging ideas for fostering cognitive, physical, social, and emotional growth through play. By incorporating these activities, young learners can develop essential skills while enjoying the fun and creativity that play brings to their everyday lives.

This word sleuth will provide your students/children with a fun journey in the world of Science with key vocabulary words. It can be done in class, centers, or as a fun homework assignment.

Word sleuth is in PPTX format along with the answer key.

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This product includes vocabulary, notes, and review for students that are learning about single celled organisms.

This product covers the following: single celled organisms, single celled organisms and what they are, brief review of the 5 levels of cellular organization and where they are found in the body, healthy and unhealthy bacteria - how it is produced and where it is found, bacteria and how it breaksdown remains of dead animals and plants, single celled organisms - eubacteria, archabacteria, unicellular protists, unicellular fungi, diatoms, amoeba, paramecium, and euglena - what they are, where they are found, what they do, how they move, etc. are reviewed, how organisms get food, diffusion and osmosis - what they are and how what they do, reproduction of a single cell is called binary fission, how parent cells copy information and divide, and budding of single cells, and the process that occurs during budding. Charts are provided to show the process of a single cell reproducing - binary fission and the budding of a single cell.

Throughout the product, students will answer comprehension questions based on the pages of notes. Students will also fill in the missing blanks throughout the product that relates to notes that were reviewed on previous pages. Students will review charts that show the process of single cells reproducing and budding as well.

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Explore the incredible journey of salmon from egg to adult with this engaging four-page resource! Perfect for teachers and students alike, this printable includes informative content, interactive activities, and fun facts to enhance learning.

Introduce your students to the thrilling no prep Soils, Rocks and Landforms Scavenger Hunt! This engaging and interactive activity puts students in the shoes of a geologist mining in a city in Arkansas that is rumored to be full of rare gems that would make the finder rich!

Each student, or group of students, will receive 10 reading task cards related to soil, weathering (chemical and physical), erosion, deposition, fossils, types of landforms and how they are created. The task is not only to read the cards but to solve 10 questions—the catch is that the answer to each question is found on a different card, encouraging students to read all the information thoroughly.

How It Works:

• Students will need to determine the code word for each card by answering the fill-in-the-blank questions.
• Once all the code words have been found, students must unscramble the letters from each code word to discover the final mystery word.
• In addition, they will collect clues to uncover a 4-digit code, which will help them successfully complete their journey.

Failing to unscramble the mystery word or crack the 4-digit code will result in the having failed to find any precious gems. However, completing the mission means students will become a legendary gem hunter and have mined enough gems to become rich!

What Makes This Activity Perfect for Your Classroom:

• Engaging and Educational: Your students will be excited to play the role of a geologist solving the clues to find the hidden gems within the dig site.
• Critical Thinking Skills: By having to cross-reference information from multiple task cards, students practice comprehension, critical thinking, and attention to detail.
• No-Prep Needed: Simply print the task cards and hand them out to your students! It’s ready to go with minimal prep.
• Flexible Usage: This scavenger hunt can be used independently, as a group activity, or even as a fast-finisher task. It works perfectly as a history lesson, or as a fun, educational activity!

Ideal for Different Learning Styles

Whether done individually or in groups, this scavenger hunt provides the perfect opportunity for students to collaborate and share ideas as they solve the puzzles. If students are working independently, it gives them a chance to practice self-paced learning while still engaging with the science background on soils, rocks and landforms.

Perfect for History Lessons or Fun Themed Activities This activity fits seamlessly into your classroom’s history curriculum. It’s a perfect way to introduce and reinforce learning about soil, weathering (chemical and physical), erosion, deposition, fossils, types of landforms and how they are created.

This Soils, Rocks and Landforms Scavenger Hunt is not only a fun, no-prep classroom activity, but it also ensures that students gain a deeper understanding of science while developing important reading and comprehension skills. Bring the excitement of the search for the rare gems into your classroom with this adventure-packed scavenger hunt.

Are your students struggling to understand the complex language used in the science lessons of the Australian Curriculum? Look no further than this defining worksheet pack! It is ready to print and use in your classroom today!

What's included in this Science Vocabulary: Exploring the Water Cycle Pack:

- 10 colour and 10 black and white versions

- 1 colour and 2 black and white editable templates

Some focus words included are:

• soild, liquid, gas
• matter, volume, mass, shape, space
• atom, molecule, particles
• physical properties
• evaporate, escape
• predict, investigate, observe, demonstrate
• variables, compare, fair test
• passive movement
• high/low concentration
• uniform distribution
• water vapour
• condensation
• precipitation

How can you use this Science Vocabulary: Exploring the Water Cycle Pack:

• independent work
• whole class research of vocabulary
• partner work with dictionaries
• small group work

Why you'll love this Science Vocabulary: Exploring the Water Cycle Pack:

- no prep - great for busy teachers!

- aligns to the Australian Curriculum

- print and go - ready to use (B&W or Colour versions)

- engaging, informative and visually appealing resource

Students love doing projects and making their learning come to life! This project is perfect for hands-on activities and understanding the rainforest. Students learn about the rainforest ecosystem and then decorate a shoe box based on what they learned! Students are responsible for decorating the box and creating a creative scene representing a pond ecosystem.

Here’s what you’ll get:

• pre-colored pages for a quick cut and prep
• black and white pages for students to color their own background and pieces, cut, and decorate
• rubric for easy grading
• research page for students to record their learning
• planning page for students to map out how they want their diorama to look

What is a diorama?

A diorama is a three-dimensional scene built to illustrate a topic. Dioramas are small scenes created with layers of materials. A diorama can be made out of a shoe box or similar box that includes a variety of information and pictures about a topic.

Students create a diorama by cutting, coloring, painting, and gluing pieces inside the box to create a model that shows a situation, such as a historical event or animals in their natural environment. Students can be encouraged to add real features such as grass, sand, sticks, etc.

The dioramas do not come with specific assembly instructions. Students should learn about food chains first and use the pieces within this resource to creatively build their own unique diorama! This is a fun way for students to learn and get hands-on with the lesson/topic.

Prep is quick and easy. Print on cardstock for durability and let your students explore the water as an enrichment activity for your lesson plan.

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Winter weather is coming. People and animals have many jobs to do to be ready before winter weather sets in. This set includes:

• Ready for Winter? Two-Page Activity Set – Learn what families, pets, and animals do to adapt to the changes that winter will bring.

• How Do Animals Get Ready for the Cold? Crossword Puzzle – Learn what 14 different animals do to get ready for the cold.

• People & Animals Getting Ready for Winter Word Search Puzzle – Learn dozens of vocabulary words related to people and animals preparing for winter.

• Lined and Unlined Fall-themed Stationery/Writing Paper – Teach how to write correspondence with the lined version, and use the unlined version as general writing paper.

Keywords: autumn | fall | winter | migration | preparation | emergency | animal | behavior | survival | adaptation | hibernation | seasonal changes