4th Grade Science

Studying Earth systems, energy transfer, and the scientific method for fourth grade students.

Earth's Four SystemsEnergy Transfer in NatureThe Scientific Method
Cycles in Earth's SystemsFood Chains and EcosystemsWeather and Climate
Protecting Our PlanetObserving Weather and NatureSimple Energy Experiments
Breaking Down Big IdeasUsing Pictures and Diagrams
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Practical Applications

Simple Energy Experiments

Try Out Science at Home!

You can do simple experiments to see energy transfer in action.

  • Make a solar oven out of a pizza box to melt chocolate with sunlight.
  • Put your hand near (but not touching) a lamp to feel heat moving by radiation.

Why Do Experiments?

Doing experiments helps you understand how energy moves and connects to your everyday life!

Examples

  • Using a magnifying glass to focus sunlight and warm a spot on a piece of paper.

  • Feeling how a metal spoon left in hot soup gets warm quickly.

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