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4th grade science Common Core 4.MD.C.6 resources
STEM Catapult Math & Engineering Activity (Angles and Ratios)
Take the classic STEM challenge to the next level with design optimization and math connections! This STEM catapult challenge involves engineering, geometry, ratios, critical thinking, and teamwork in an engaging activity your students will love! Using the engineering design process along with math skills, teams of students will build two catapult designs from common materials. Each team will then test at three stations: Distance, Accuracy, and Power. Included are follow-up math problems for enh
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Grades:
3rd - 11th
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NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-4
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-1
...
Also included in: Middle School Distance Learning: Digital STEM Activity Bundle
STEM Fall Pumpkin Catapult - Math & Engineering Activity
Looking for a pumpkin chunkin catapult challenge? Look no further with this fall or Halloween, Thanksgiving, or fall-themed STEM catapult activity! ** Note: This activity is the same as our STEM catapult challenge product, only centered around a fall pumpkin theme**Click to read more on the Vivify Catapult ChallengeThis STEM catapult challenge involves engineering, geometry, ratios, critical thinking, and teamwork in an engaging fall-themed activity your students will love! Using the engineering
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Grades:
4th - 10th
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NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-4
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-1
...
Also included in: Fall & Halloween STEM Challenges Activity Bundle
Comprehensive Geometry Unit for 4th Grade
This unit is jam-packed with lesson plans, centers, interactive notebook pages, quizzes, homework pages, and MORE!
***Lesson Plan is EDITABLE and is in PowerPoint format***
You can check out the first lesson for free here!
Included in the unit are the following lessons and activities:
Lesson 1 - Lines, Rays, and Angles
Lesson plan
Vocabulary cards
Powerpoint presentation
Science connection - Orion the Hunter
Writing prompt
Two interactive notebook organizers
Practice pa
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Grades:
3rd - 5th
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4th Grade I Can Statement Bundle - Kid Friendly Language, CCSS aligned
This is a collection of I can statements created directly from the common core ela and math standards as well as the next generation science standards. The following areas are covered:Reading LiteratureReading Informational TextReading Foundational SkillsWritingSpeaking and ListeningLanguageOperations and Algebraic ThinkingNumbers and Operations in Base 10Measurement and DataGeometryFractionsPhysical ScienceEarth ScienceLife ScienceEngineering DesignAll of the I can statements come in two styles
Mission to Mars: Elementary STEM Curriculum Unit (STEM Club, STEM Camp)
Mission to Mars: Elementary STEM UnitTransform your classroom into a team of astronauts on a Mission to Mars! This unit includes 10 engineering design challenges that follow a storyline - complete with instructional videos and editable handouts!This unit is perfect for an afterschool STEM club, summer STEM camp, STEM elective, or science classroom! Click for standards alignment and supply list. This STEM curriculum begins with Stage 1 team challenges that build teamwork and communication skills.
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Grades:
PreK - 5th
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-PS3-1
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-PS2-1
...
Also included in: Space STEM Starter Challenges MEGA Bundle: Elementary Grades
Winter Snowman STEM Catapult Challenge (Angles and Ratios)
Have a snowball fight with catapults and ping pong balls! This winter STEM catapult challenge involves engineering, geometry, ratios, critical thinking, and teamwork in an engaging winter-themed activity your students will love! Updated to include digital STEM journals for distance learning! Using the engineering design process along with math skills, teams of students will build two catapult designs from common materials (popsicle sticks, rubber bands, newspapers, magazines, cans, and other rec
Subjects:
Grades:
3rd - 10th
Types:
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
...
Also included in: Year-Round STEM Engineering Challenges Bundle (Middle School STEM)
4th Grade Choice Boards for Differentiation - ELA, Math, Science, Social Studies
Fourth grade teachers searching for engaging science, math, social studies, and ELA activities, look no further! This bundle includes 15 science choice boards , 15 social studies choice boards, 15 ELA choice boards, and 15 math choice boards. Choice boards are excellent for differentiating your instruction for ALL students, including intervention and enrichment students! These choice boards are perfect for reviewing and extending what you've taught in class. Printable and digital versions are bo
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Grades:
4th
Types:
NGSS:
4-LS1-1
, 4-ESS1-1
, 4-PS3-3
, 4-LS1-2
, 4-PS3-1
...
STEM Family Night Planning & Activity Guide
STEM Family Night Planning GuideThis all-inclusive planning guide has everything you need to host a successful STEM Family Night! The guide was created after experience hosting several successful Family Nights with over 350 participants. The activities have been tested by math and science teachers for both elementary and middle school participants and their families. We hope this guide will give you the confidence to host your own amazing STEM Night!14 Activity Guides:Bird FeederBlobs in a Bottl
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Grades:
K - 8th
Types:
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
...
Also included in: Bundle: STEM Family Night Planning Guide, Activity Instructions
4.MD.6 Angle Measurement with Constellations - Using a Protractor
Measuring Angles in Constellations with a Protractor
This is a fun math activity that can be used for practice with protractors (CCSS 4.MD.6), or to accompany a science unit on constellations.
In this activity, students are expected to measure the angles in constellations with a protractor. They record their measurements in a chart, and then classify the angle as acute, obtuse, or right.
After they have completed their measurements, there is an additional activity where students can researc
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Grades:
4th - 6th
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CCSS:
ixl Checklist - Fourth Grade BUNDLE
Introducing the perfect resource for 4th-grade teachers who want to ensure their students are mastering essential skills: the 4th Grade IXL.com Checklist. This comprehensive checklist is designed to help teachers keep track of their student's progress and ensure they are meeting grade-level expectations.Using this checklist, teachers can assign specific skills for students to work on, track their progress over time, and identify areas where additional instruction may be needed. A checklist is al
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4th
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Host a Virtual STEM/STEAM Family Night Planning & Activity Guide (With Spanish)
Everything you need to host an all-virtual STEM or STEAM family event! With instructional videos, timeline, sample schedule, editable flyers, printed & digital student handouts, and more this planning and activity guide will help you navigate the challenges of hosting a family event completely online! Tested with elementary and middle school participants and families, we hope this guide will give you the confidence to host your own amazing STEM or STEAM virtual event!*Updated to include han
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Grades:
K - 10th
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Also included in: Bundle: STEM Family Night Planning Guide, Activity Instructions
STEM Kid Constructions - TOPS! Cool Lessons from the Core
Tops are the tops! Let’s make our own and experiment!
Who would have thought we could blend so much science, engineering, and math into this simple little toy?
You’ve probably seen those valentines where you can punch out a circle and insert a pencil to make a top. Those are hugely disappointing. These tops, however, are COOL!
Anytime we do something cool in the classroom, we want to sneak in plenty of content with it, right? Such is the case here, and you’ll find Common Core State Standa
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Grades:
3rd - 7th
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Also included in: Gifted and Talented SURVIVAL KIT Bundle -- 235 pages, big discount!
Fourth Grade NC ELA, Math, Social Studies, and Science Statement of Objectives.
In this bundle you will find North Carolina fourth grade ELA, Math, Social Studies, and Science Statement of Objectives written in kid friendly terms. These are ready to print and post on your board/bulletin board. I suggest putting them in plastic sleeves so you can change them out as needed without having to laminate them.
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4th
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Crash Test: An Egg-cellent STEAM Challenge
Get ready for an Egg-ceptional real-life STEAM unit with "Crash Test: An Egg-cellent STEAM Challenge!" Not only will your students practice their engineering design and math skills, but they will also create a commercial for their unique safety designs!________________________________________________________________________________________________An amazing resource for teachers who want to encompass math and ELA skills with an engaging hands-on real-life STEAM challenge. Students will learn abo
Grades:
3rd - 7th
Types:
NGSS:
3-PS2-1
, 4-PS3-4
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-PS2-2
, 4-PS3-3
...
Can you prevent soil erosion? A STEAM Activity
Get ready for an engaging real-life STEAM unit with "Can you prevent soil erosion?" This is an amazing resource for teachers who want to combine literature with a real-life STEAM activity and writing unit. ________________________________________________________________________________________________Not only will your students learn about deforestation and soil erosion they will practice their engineering design skills as they create a barrier for soil erosion. But the fun doesn't stop there! T
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Grades:
3rd - 5th
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NGSS:
3-ESS3-1
, 3-5-ETS1-1
4th Grade Standards Check List- North Carolina
Includes check lists for ELA, Math, Science, and Social Studies Standards.
ELA and Math are Common Core
Science and Social Studies are NC Essential Standards
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4th
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Edison's Toy Studio STEM design challenge
Are you ready to take your students’ engineering skills to a new level? Edison’s Toy Studio is a Project Based Learning unit designed to support electricity and engineering standards for 3rd-6th grade students. Working in small teams, your students will design and build battery-powered toys using components such as motors, switches, and LED light bulbs as well as cardboard and common craft materials. This is not a “cookbook” lesson plan. Each team’s project will be as varied as the interests and
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Grades:
3rd - 6th
NGSS:
4-PS3-4
, MS-PS3-2
, 4-PS3-1
, MS-PS3-5
, 4-PS3-2
Geometry Measuring Angles Practice
Shoot for the stars, and measure some constellations! This activity is a great way for students to practice measuring angles and reading a protractor correctly. There is a guided activity, plenty of independent practice, and even one activity that can be used in a whole group, or as an assessment.
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4th
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RAMPAGE! Discover Ramps and Simple Machines with the 5E Learning Cycle!
Guide students through a fun and engaging lesson about ramps using the 5E Learning Cycle! This activity would be an ideal, low-prep introduction to simple machines. This activity guides students through each step of the 5E Learning Cycle.Engage: Students will watch a video clip of the X Games Mega Ramp competition and record initial thoughts and predictions about how ramps work.Explore: Students will use teacher-selected materials (textbooks, folders, etc.) to engineer three ramps. They will rec
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Grades:
2nd - 4th
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December Math Learning League Adventures- 4th Grade *GROWING BUNDLE*
The Learning League has mysteries to solve that require the use of your students' math skills!! These math questions have been tailored specifically for 4th graders in the month of December, so give your classroom explorers a chance to review their knowledge and simultaneously go on an adventure!You get the added bonus of incorporating cross-curricular elements into your class when you purchase these resources! Half of these mysteries focus on science, and the other half have a social studies th
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4th
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City Critters: Wildlife in the Urban Environment
When teaching your 3rd, 4th, or 5th Grade students about Communities, don’t forget about the Built Environment! Cities change the environment in unexpected ways, and that’s as important for students to study as the natural environment. Flexibility and adaptations are required for any wildlife facing the unique hazards of living in a city or town. It’s a harsh habitat that offers some surprising benefits to opportunistic plants and animals. This collection of 10 fun activities can be done in any
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Grades:
3rd - 5th
NGSS:
4-LS1-1
, 5-LS2-1
Comprehensive 4th grade bell work
150 pages (1 page per day) Bell Work that covers all of Utah core standards for 4th grade, in 6 page cycles. Scaffolding and visuals allows these pages to introduce and review core content.Math: add subtract multiply divide (4 equation fact family, word problems, visual models, & algorithms), angles, geometry, place value, measurement, decimals, fractions,Language Arts: Verb, Adjective, Adverb, Noun, Fact, Opinion, Simile, Metaphor, Idiom, Prefixes, Suffixes, Antonym, Synonym, Homonym.Scienc
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4th
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4th Grade Student-Friendly Objectives (ELA, Math & Science)
Beautiful mermaid watercolor objective posters to add to any classroom!Includes:97 student friendly objective posters with "I can" statements(ELA, Math & Science)Each poster has the standard listedELA and Math objectives are based of Common Core State Standards. Science posters are based off NGSS. Great for a bulletin board or for a print out for students!Bonus social studies posterSpeaking & Listening Standards not includedWant rainbow backgrounds instead? Click here!Like this resource?
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Grades:
4th
NGSS:
4-PS4-2
, 4-LS1-1
, 4-PS3-4
, 4-ESS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
...
4th Grade Word Wall Vocabulary Words
This product contains word wall (vocabulary) words for common core math, common core science, and the McGraw-Hill Wonders literacy program. NGSS vocabulary words coming soon!McGraw-Hill Wonders literacy program:This file contains all of the 4th grade McGraw-Hill Wonders Literacy Program vocabulary words. Each words takes up half a sheet of paper. The words are then used to post on a word wall or board throughout the week.Science:These words include all major vocabulary words related to the 4th
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4th
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