Grade 4 Science

A Complete Curriculum (NGSS Aligned)
Grade 4 Science: A Complete Curriculum is a comprehensive science program designed to strengthen students’ understanding of scientific concepts through investigation, experimentation, and critical thinking. Carefully aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards, this engaging textbook provides a structured progression of lessons that help students explore how the natural world works.

The curriculum is organized to support classroom teachers and homeschool educators with clear explanations, guided investigations, experiments, and collaborative learning activities. Each lesson encourages inquiry and discovery using the learning progression outlined in Benjamin Bloom’s Bloom’s Taxonomy.

Students begin by remembering and understanding key scientific ideas such as energy, ecosystems, weather, and Earth’s processes. They then move on to applying and analyzing these concepts through hands-on experiments, research activities, and real-world problem solving. Advanced lessons encourage students to evaluate evidence and design solutions using basic engineering principles.

Topics Covered

Students will explore essential Grade 4 science concepts, including:

Unit 1 – The Force

Unit 2 – Advance Properties of Matter

Unit 3 – Advance Light & Sound

Unit 4 – Our Digestive System

Unit 5 – Solar System

Unit 6 – Rocks and Minerals

Unit 7 – Respiratory System

Unit 8 – Plant Structures

Unit 9 – Circulatory System

Unit 10 – Natural Events