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Grade 4 Science
Major science topics at this grade level
http://www.kidsgeo.com/geology-for-kids/index.php Huge science site.
Animals and Adaptations
http://www.hhmi.org/coolscience/forkids/critters/critters.html
Animals of the Rainforest can be found here. When you have completed your research, you can test your skills as an Amazon explorer. See a movie where macaws are eating rocks. Why do scientists think they do this?
Land, Water, Soil, Erosion and Ground water
Here is a site that contains an earth science picture of the day. This site shows many photos of interest relating to weather patterns and volcanoes.
Click here to go to a web quest site on earthquakes.
Next, you might want to visit the Miami Hurricane Storm Center. Check out the local weather from the Weather Channel. You might also want to check out the weather at Intellicast. Practice with weather at this site. NASA has a wild weather game.
Water Cycle
Read an online story about the water cycle. Here's another story about the Water Cycle. View an animation of the water cycle. Travel "Down the Drain" and see how much water a person uses in a typical day. Here is some information on climate change.
Simple Machines
Check this site to see a
demonstration of levers. Test your knowledge
of simple machines that you might find in your home. Can you identify
these
inventions created by Leonardo DaVinci?
Practice answering
science questions to help prepare yourself for the New York
State grade 4 test. You will need to select "science," then "4th grade,"
then "10," "15," or "20" questions. Explanations are provided for all
questions. Learn about simple machines as
students move their principal who was hurt at school.
Friction
Electricity
Astronomy
Here is an excellent site about the human body.
The Head
What are the main parts of the brain? Click here to learn the basic parts of the eye. There are 2 basic types of eye problems. You need to take good care of your eyes. Do you know what your ear looks like? Your ears are very important to balance. Watch out for ear problems.
The Torso
Click here to read a brief explanation of the respiratory system. Click here for an introduction to the circulatory system. What is the cardiovascular system? Is your heart a muscle? How much blood beats through an adult heart in a day? Read more about your heart and blood supply. This site about the respiratory system was created by school children. Label the organs with this interactive human organ builder. Click here for more information about the circulatory system and respiratory systems. You may click on any of the links found on this page, "The Heart: An Online Exploration."
The Extremities
What is a nerve?
View an overview of the skeletal system. Here is a skeleton with the bones labeled. Learn about the nervous system. Our skin is unique. The skin is divided into 3 parts. Avoid these skin illnesses.
What are healthy foods?
Look at the food guide pyramid. Here is a food guide for kids. Find out why calories are important. Make sure you drink enough water. Can you answer all the questions in this food quiz?
What are healthy lifestyle choices?
Make sure you get enough sleep! Find out why sleep is important. Keep fit without playing sports! Stay safe while playing a sport. How many calories do you use?
What are unhealthy lifestyle choices?
How can we keep our bodies clean, both inside and outside?
There are 4 types of teeth and 4 parts to a tooth. Learn 5 easy ways to take care of your teeth. Learn how to take care of your hair and nails. Learn about some common hair and nail problems.
For Teachers
Here's a short article to read about nicotine and smoking. Learn how to expand your students' diets. Some of the games from Colgate-Palmolive are educational.