4th Grade Basic Principles Resources
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Scientific Method Activity Paper Airplane Lab Easy Science Experiment Practice
This easy scientific method activity will get your kids excited about following the steps of the scientific method! This hands on unit includes a paper airplane science experiment lab, worksheets, math, STEM, & writing to provide a fun hands on science experiment. Click on the PREVIEW button to see more of what is included! ⭐ What is Included:information and outline for instructionsupply/materials listsample schedule for the activitiesvocabulary list and definitionsword wall cardsstudent v
4th - 6th
Basic Principles, General Science, Physics
Rocks and Minerals Unit, Types of Rocks, Weathering and Erosion, Rock Cycle
Transform your rocks and minerals unit with this comprehensive and engaging resource! Whether your textbook is outdated or you're looking for a way to make science more exciting, this Rocks and Minerals Unit offers everything you need to inspire curiosity and integrate reading, writing, and hands-on science activities. From Earth's layers to weathering and erosion, this unit dives deep into the study of rocks, minerals, and the processes that shape our planet. Looking for even more engaging res
2nd - 4th
Basic Principles, Earth Sciences, Science
NGSS
4-ESS1-1
Also included in: Rocks and Minerals Science Unit and Interactive Notes Bundle - Doodles
Natural Disasters Unit - Tornadoes, Hurricanes, Earthquakes, Volcanoes, Tsunamis
Do your students want to dig deeper into learning about natural disasters, but your science text is lacking? Make learning about natural disasters engaging! This unit contains reading passages with comprehension questions, activities, science labs, task cards, and vocabulary reference posters that you can use to enhance your unit on natural disasters. These reading passages with comprehension questions are the perfect way to quickly check for understanding while providing the students with back
3rd - 5th
Basic Principles, Earth Sciences, Science
Also included in: Natural Disasters Science Unit and Interactive Notes Bundle - Doodles
Scientists & The Scientific Method, Scientific Processes | 2nd 3rd Grade Science
This resource is a complete science unit with engaging lessons and experiments to introduce second, third, and even fourth grade students to science, the scientific method, and other processes scientists use. Students learn the different areas of science, types of scientists and the jobs they do, science tools, science safety, and planning and conducting experiments using the scientific method. Your students will enjoy ten high engagement lessons in a detailed teaching Power Point, science jour
2nd - 4th
Basic Principles, General Science, Science
CCSS, NGSS
W.2.7
, W.2.8
, W.3.7
+3
Also included in: Scientists & The Scientific Method Print & Digital NGSS BUNDLE
Force and Motion Unit, Simple Machines, Friction, Gravity, Laws of Motion
Do you want an easy way to teach topics on force and motion? What about simple machines? Make learning about force and motion engaging! This unit contains reading passages with comprehension questions, activities, science labs, task cards, and vocabulary reference posters that you can use to enhance your unit on rocks and minerals. These reading passages with comprehension questions are the perfect way to quickly check for understanding while providing the students with background information
2nd - 4th
Basic Principles, Physical Science, Science
Also included in: Science Bundle
States of Matter - Reading Passages, Comprehension, Activities, Labs, Task Cards
This matter science unit contains reading passages with comprehension questions, activities, science labs, task cards, and vocabulary reference posters that you can use to enhance your unit on matter. Please download the preview file to see all pages included in this unit! Looking for even more engaging resources? Pair this unit with the companion Matter Interactive Notes and Quizzes set - complete with doodle-style note pages and quizzes! Check it out here!Pages included:Matter reading pass
2nd - 4th
Basic Principles, Physical Science, Science
Also included in: Matter Science Unit and Interactive Notes Bundle - Doodles
The Magic School Bus Rocks and Rolls - Weathering and Erosion Worksheets
These worksheets accompany the Magic School Bus episode on erosion (Magic School Bus Rocks and Rolls – season 3, episode 12). These worksheets are a great supplement to any NGSS or science unit on rocks, erosion, or even habitats! Perfect for unit review, a fun bonus activity, or emergency sub plans. Worksheets in this product are: • Fill-in-the-blank video guide with word bank • Comprehension check: Write a definition and Describe 3 ways • Extension activity: Draw the effects of erosion Answer
2nd - 4th
Basic Principles, General Science, Physical Science
Changing States of Matter SORT (Cut & Paste) Review or Assessment- NOW DIGITAL!
This interactive and hands-on card sort activity will allow your students to see how the atoms in matter change as they change states due to the amount of heat given to that matter. This is a great way to teach, practice and asses this tricky concept in a kinesthetic way! Use this for your upper elementary or middle school science class.Start by asking students the question: How can the states of matter can be changed from one form to another? [ex. " What happens to solid ice when heat is adde
4th - 6th
Basic Principles, General Science, Physical Science
Physical and Chemical Changes Activity and Worksheets: Elephant's Toothpaste
This is definitely a favorite activity! In this experiment, students watch the chemical change that happens when hydrogen peroxide, yeast, and dish soap react to make ELEPHANT'S TOOTHPASTE - SO much foam! This lab is so exciting and has major wow factor! In this version, students learn about physical and chemical changes with this fun reaction! The activity can be done as a teacher demonstration, or working in lab groups. After completing the activity, students read about physical a
4th - 6th
Basic Principles, Chemistry, Science
NGSS
5-PS1-4
, 5-PS1-2
Science Equipment End of the Year Reflection Activity- NOW DIGITAL!
Want your students to reflect on all the awesome things you've done this year? The growth they've made? The challenges they've overcome and the super science they have learned? This activity is perfect for the last days of school- to choose some of their favorite activities and celebrate the challenges they have overcome! Check out the options in this product for the students to choose from: A light bulb, flask or clipboard. NOW DIGITAL for distance learning! Also included in this product is
4th - 8th
Basic Principles, General Science
Parts of a Plant Craft Spring Science Craftivity Interactive Notebook Sub Plans
This Parts of a Plant craft is a hands-on spring science activity that helps students understand plant structure and function in a visual, engaging way. Designed for 2nd grade science, it also works well for review or enrichment in upper elementary classrooms. Students create a lift-the-flaps flower to label each plant part and explain what it does. The format makes it easy to add to an interactive notebook or use as a standalone spring science craftivity during your plant unit. Two levels of p
2nd - 4th
Basic Principles, Biology, Earth Sciences
Organisms in Ecosystem: Producer, Consumer, Decomposer Text, Review, Sort
This interactive and hands-on sort activity will allow your upper elementary students to show their knowledge of organisms in an ecosystems food chain in a kinesthetic way! It allows you to challenge your students to think critically when completing this cut and paste to show you what they know. Students can read about producers, consumers and decomposers then apply their knowledge in the sorting activity. This resource is great for teaching, practice or assessment of knowledge. Included in thi
3rd - 6th
Basic Principles, Biology, Environment
The Magic School Bus Getting Energized - Forms of Energy Worksheets
These worksheets accompany the Magic School Bus episode on sources of energy (Magic School Bus Getting Energized – season 2, episode 10). These worksheets are a great supplement to any NGSS or science unit on energy, engineering, or forces. Perfect for unit review, a fun bonus activity, or emergency sub plans! Worksheets in this product are: • Fill-in-the-blank video guide with word bank • Comprehension check: Graphic organizer and Draw to explain • Extension activity: Draw your own festival ri
2nd - 4th
Basic Principles, General Science, Physical Science
Also included in: The Magic School Bus Video Worksheets *PHYSICS BUNDLE*
Science Bulletin Board Bundle
Do you need a science bulletin board for your classroom? This is the perfect product for you! I am so excited about this editable science bulletin board! I like to hang various pieces in my room (or as an anchor chart) for my students to reference all year long! This board is a great way to display learning objectives, science goals, facts about scientists, conversation starters, fun/interesting facts, and more! Download includes: 3 Different board titles: 1) What is a scientist? 2) Mad About S
2nd - 6th
Basic Principles, General Science, Science
Also included in: School Subjects Bulletin Board Bundle
Biomes PowerPoint Google Slides Forest Tundra Rainforest Desert Animal Habitats
Biome Interactive PowerPoint & Interactive Google Slides! ***UPDATE: Now includes Interactive Google Slides for Google Classroom and Distance Learning!This resource is part of the Earth Science (Entire) Curriculum. *** Watch this quick PREVIEW VIDEO to see the PowerPoint in action!This teaching resource is quite the virtual experience! This Biome Interactive PowerPoint can be used as a powerful classroom presentation or students can click their way through it on individual computers. This re
3rd - 8th
Basic Principles, Earth Sciences, Science
Physical and Chemical Changes Sort Cards | Print and Digital
Looking for a hands-on way to reinforce the concepts of physical and chemical changes? This resource was made to provide engaging activities to assess the concepts of physical and chemical changes. These sorts can be completed individually or as a whole group activity. They can be completed in the classroom or online. This contains: •Two sets of small sort cards for physical and chemical changes •Two sets of large sort cards for physical and chemical changes •Pocket pattern that can be used in i
2nd - 8th
Basic Principles, Biology, Chemistry
Scientific Method Activity Pack
The Scientific Method can be a challenging process for younger students, so why not make it as fun and interesting as possible? With this pack you can do just that! Not only will you be teaching students the steps of the scientific method but you will be doing it with materials that are rich with vocabulary and offer engaging activities. Included: - Scientific Method binder sheet or mini anchor chart - Vocabulary Cards - Vocabulary crossword - Reading passage with comprehension questions - Scien
2nd - 6th
Basic Principles, Other (Science)
Heat Transfer and Thermal Energy Reading Comprehension Passage PRINT and DIGITAL
This easy to read, one page science passage about heat transfer defines heat as the transfer, or movement, of thermal energy from hot to cold. It describes what thermal energy is and explains 3 different ways heat can move: radiation, conduction, and convection (with examples of each). The passage includes 10 multiple choice reading comprehension questions, an answer key, and 2 self-scoring digital versions - EASEL and Google Forms. Color and black line illustrations are included to accommodate
4th - 7th
Basic Principles, Informational Text, Physics
CCSS, NGSS
RI.4.4
, RI.4.10
, RI.5.4
+6
Also included in: Heat Transfer and Thermal Energy Unit Bundle of 6 Science Lessons
Water Cycle Unit - Reading Passages, Activities, Comprehension, Task Cards
Make your life easy while enhancing your science unit on the water cycle with this no-prep unit. This unit contains reading passages with comprehension questions, activities, task cards, and vocabulary reference posters that you can use to enhance your unit on weather. These reading passages with comprehension questions are the perfect way to quickly check for understanding while providing the students with background information on each topic. It is also the perfect way to integrate literacy an
2nd - 4th
Basic Principles, Physical Science, Science
Also included in: Science Bundle
Scientific Method: Lab Report Template for Any Science Experiment
Improve your students' scientific method lab report skills with these FULLY EDITABLE templates. Check out the preview to see what's included.Get clean, complete lab write-ups every time with six editable templates, a built-in rubric, data tables, and graph space. (PDF • PPT • Google Slides)Proven in Grades 4–10, special education, and high school labs.“Helpful for my high school students… taught them how the scientific method works.” — Beth E. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “I use these to make my own lab reports fo
4th - 10th
Basic Principles, General Science, Science
Scientific Method | Science Interactive Notebooks | Scientists
Help your students develop proficiency in the NATURE OF SCIENCE. Do your students LOVE conducting science experiments, but always seem to struggle with the name of the tools they're using or how to use them properly? Do they have difficulty writing conclusions or are they simply missing the connection between science and their own lives? If so, then this unit might be just the thing you're looking for! This INTRODUCTION TO SCIENCE UNIT focuses on answering the questions "Why is science import
2nd - 4th
Basic Principles, General Science
Also included in: Science Bundle {9 Units}
Exploring the Scientific Method: Intro to Science
This product was created in order to help elementary students better understand the scientific method. This product includes several activities including a guided reading passage, two cut and paste activities, an experiment, and an assessment on the scientific method.
3rd - 6th
Basic Principles, General Science, Science
Plant and Animal Cells Lesson, Project, and Activities - Introduction to Cells
This Plant and Animal Cells Unit is perfect for an introduction to cells. The Cells Unit includes everything you will need to teach students about animal cells and plant cell parts and their functions. I created this Cells Unit to teach science in a fun and engaging way.The PowerPoint lesson is engaging and includes a variety of pictures, video links, and interactive activities.Interactive Google Slides™ options for the PowerPoint lessons are included.Topics Included:Cells can only be seen with
3rd - 5th
Basic Principles, Biology, Science
Light Energy Reading Comprehension Passage PRINT and DIGITAL
This easy to understand, one page passage explains what light energy is and how it moves. It describes concepts like electromagnetic waves, the speed of light, reflection, and refraction. The passage includes 10 multiple choice reading comprehension questions, an answer key, and 2 self-scoring digital versions - EASEL and Google Forms. Color and black line illustrations are included for your convenience. The passage also has a companion YouTube video. Show the video before or after reading the
4th - 7th
Basic Principles, Informational Text, Physics
CCSS, NGSS
RI.4.4
, RI.4.10
, RI.5.4
+6
Also included in: Light Energy Reflection and Refraction Unit Bundle of 7 Science Lessons
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About 4th Grade Basic Principles Resources
On TPT (Teachers Pay Teachers), 4th Grade Basic Principles Resources provide educational materials such as worksheets, lesson plans, games, and activities centered on core subjects like math, science, and social studies. These resources help students learn essential concepts such as multi-digit multiplication, fractions, geometry, forces and motion, and the scientific method in a daily classroom setting. Each resource is designed to support instruction, practice, and mastery of foundational principles.
Fourth-grade basic principles combine instructional content from math, science, and social studies that lays the groundwork for more advanced learning. Math resources typically include multi-digit multiplication, division, fractions, and geometry diagrams. Science materials cover forces, motion, and scientific methods students explore through experiments and observation. In social studies, resources may involve understanding the Bill of Rights, map reading, and basic geography.
Educators can incorporate these resources into daily lesson plans, hands-on activities, or homework assignments to reinforce fundamental concepts. Students can learn through engaging worksheets, interactive games, group activities, or practice exercises that build math fluency, scientific reasoning, and social awareness. By using structured and age-appropriate materials from TPT, 4th-grade teachers can create enriching lessons that support diverse learning styles and boost students’ confidence in core subjects.
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