The District 87 science program at the fourth grade level builds on a foundation from science at the K-3 level and extends student knowledge “to infinity and beyond!” Using materials from Scott Foresman Science, the yearly plan includes (click on links for more information in .pdf files; may take a few moments to download):
Science Process Skills and Safety
Life Science
Earth Science
- Chapter 6: Water Cycle and Weather
- Chapter 7: Hurricanes and Tornadoes
- Chapter 10: Using Natural Resources
Physical Science
- Chapter 11: Properties of Matter
- Chapter 13: Electricity and Magnetism
- Chapter 14: Sound and Light
- Chapter 15: Objects in Motion
- Chapter 16: Simple Machines
Space and Technology