Talk to Me Science Stations for Fourth Grade Next Generation Science Standards include 8 different science stations where students deepen their understanding of communication through codes & technology.

The focus is on 4-PS4.C and includes concepts such as computer coding, cell phones, satellites, Morse code, binary numbers, drum code messages, digital and analog technology, and sending and receiving codes.

By working through this set of stations, students will gain a robust understanding of the properties of visible light. The Engineering Standards for fourth grade are also incorporated into this set of stations. See the preview for more details on how the four physical science Disciplinary Core Ideas (DCIs) are combined and how the engineering standards are incorporated.

Code & Technology Stations Include

► Vocabulary Cards in two formats with and without pictures.

► Watch a Video - Students watch one of four videos and then answer questions about the videos. Videos include: Computer Coding, What is a Computer Program, How a Cell Phone Words, and Morse Code.

► Play a Game - Students play a video game, board game, a crossword puzzle or word search to reinforce their learning about codes and communication.

► Investigate, Crack a Code - Students read about sending and receiving codes. They come up with a code that uses sounds and/or lights in order to investigate this. Students then answer questions to reinforce the concepts learned.

► Diagram Binary Numbers - Students read about binary numbers. They create a diagram of binary numbers and answer questions in order to reinforce what they have learned.

► Read about Satellites - Students read about how satellites are used to help communicate over long distances. They answer questions in order to reinforce what they have learned.

► Model Morse Code - Students read about Morse code and create a model of a Morse code transmitter, sending a message in Morse code. They answer questions in order to reinforce what they have learned.

► Explore Drum Code Messages - Students read about drum code messages and create their own drum code in order to explore how drums are used to send codes over long distances. They answer questions in order to reinforce what they have learned.

► Sort Analog vs. Digital - Students read about digital and analog technology. They sort various objects into digital and analog categories. They then answer questions in order to reinforce what they have learned.

Google Classroom™️ Components Include:

► Google Forms™️ with Reading Passages, Differentiated Questions and Links to the Videos and Games (all stations)

► Google Slides™️ with Activity Directions & Worksheets to record results (Investigate, Diagram, Model, Explore, and Sort)

While we have included Google Slides, many of the stations are hands-on.

Differentiated Responses

Each station includes four different ways to respond to the experience at the station: short answer questions, fill-in the blank questions, task cards with short answers, task cards with multiple choice. All the variations are similar to one another. Choose the format that best fits your classroom and students. Students are encouraged to use their science journal, but worksheets are included as well.

Some stations include two or more activity choices and extension activities.

Each station is designed to last about 15-20 minutes. Students may do one a day for 8 days, 2 a day for four days, or any format that works for your classroom. Because there are additional activities for the Watch and Play stations, you can offer those as a choice within that station or offer them as an early finisher station, as well.

See the preview for additional information and details.

Additional Science Stations are also available.

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