Physical Science Teaching Resources for 4th Grade
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Buoyancy Experiment – Sink or Swim
Use this practical buoyancy experiment when teaching your students about why some objects float in water while others sink.
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States of Matter Word Wall Vocabulary
Review vocabulary related to matter with a printable illustrated States of Matter Word Wall.
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Science Experiment - Suck It Up!
A science experiment which investigates the absorptive properties of various materials.
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Science Experiment - Lights Line Up!
A science experiment which explores light.
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Thermal Conductor or Insulator? Worksheet
With this hands-on Thermal Conductor or Insulator Worksheet, students will cut and sort conductors and insulators.
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Thermal Conductors and Insulators Poster
Help students clearly understand how heat transfer is improved and prevented with a Thermal Conductors and Insulators Poster.
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Sorting Heat Conductors and Insulators Activity
Explore and identify examples of thermal energy conductors and insulators with a printable Heat Conductors and Insulators Activity.
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Reading a Thermometer Worksheets
Practice reading the temperature with a set of printable Reading a Thermometer Worksheets.
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Hunting for Heat Sources Activity
Identify heat sources in the world around you with a printable Hunting for Heat Sources activity sheet.
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Drawing a Circuit Diagram Worksheet
Practice drawing and analyzing electrical circuits with our Drawing a Circuit Diagram Worksheet.
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Predict & Test Electrical Conductors and Insulators Worksheet
Explore how electrical energy flows with our Predict & Test Electrical Conductors and Insulators Worksheet.
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Flashcards - Pictures of Simple Machines
36 illustrated pictures of simple machines to display in the classroom when learning about simple machines.
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Make a Dinosaur Long-Arm Activity
A fun activity to use in the classroom when learning about simple machines and how they work.
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Drawing Simple Machines
A worksheet to use in the classroom when learning about simple machines and what they look like.
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Simple Machines Definition Worksheets
6 definition worksheets to use in the classroom when learning about simple machines and their uses.
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What Is Conduction? - PowerPoint Presentation
Use this introduction to thermal conductivity lesson to explain to your students the properties of matter and the transfer of energy.
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Comprehension Worksheets for States of Matter (4-5)
Use our printable comprehension worksheets for states of matter review or reading comprehension practice.
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Sort It Out! Properties of Matter Activity
Use our Properties of Matter Sorting Activity cards to create an engaging Matter Sorting Station in your classroom.
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Observing Matter Picture Zoom Task Cards
Challenge your students to observe the properties of matter with an engaging Matter Observation Picture Zoom Activity.
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Zooming in on Matter Properties Teaching Slides
Zoom in on the Observable Properties of matter with an engaging Properties of Matter Teaching Slideshow.
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States of Matter Escape Room - The Laboratory Lockdown
Use a States of Matter Escape Room activity to engage and excite your students about the forms and changes seen in matter.
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Observing Properties of Matter Task Cards
Practice observational skills and discover the characteristics of matter with a set of printable Properties of Matter Activity cards.
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States, Properties, and Changes in Matter - Activity Choice Boards
Use printable Matter Choice Boards to assess student knowledge of states, properties, and changes in matter.
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Build a Pizza Box Oven - Solar Energy STEM Project
Build a pizza box solar oven to demonstrate the power of thermal energy with an exciting Solar Oven Stem Project
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Simple Machines Roller Coaster Challenge - STEM Project
Implement a Roller Coaster Stem Project to help your students demonstrate knowledge of simple machines.
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Classification of Matter Worksheet Pack - Vocabulary Practice
A vocabulary matching task relating to pure substances and mixtures.
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Odd One Out Game- Observable Properties of Matter
Use an exciting 'Odd One Out' Game to practice identifying the observable properties of matter.
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Properties of Matter Game - Bean Bag Toss
Play an exciting Properties of Matter game by downloading this printable Matter Bean Bag Toss Game!
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Solutions and Mixtures - Science PowerPoint
Explore solutions & mixtures with an engaging Classifying Matter Teaching Slide Deck.
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Mixtures Worksheet
Practice identifying mixtures and their components with a printable Mixtures Worksheet.
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Evaporation Experiment - Cover to Conserve
Investigate if evaporation can be reduced by covering a body of water with a hands on Evaporation Experiment.
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The Three States of Matter – 5th Grade Reading Worksheets
Use a 5th Grade Reading Comprehension passage and worksheet to teach your students about the three states of matter.